Advances In Agricultural Machinery And Technologies (Hb 2018) Hardcover

Feeding a growing global population presents huge challenges for agriculture, such as scarce land and fresh water, compounded by climate change. Agricultural machinery is vital for meeting these demands. Over the last decade, we've seen significant progress in farm equipment and technologies, with manufacturers and researchers increasingly using automation and enhancing machines' ability to collect and analyze data.   This book offers the latest insights into key innovations across the agricultural and horticultural sectors. It examines and presents various new technologies and their application in streamlining farming and boosting food production. Organized into four sections, the book covers: recent advancements in farm machinery and technology: water and irrigation engineering: harvesting and post-harvest technology: and computer modeling and simulation. Each section underscores current industry trends and the newest research findings. This book is a valuable resource for professionals involved in agriculture, the agri-food supply chain, and technology development.