Transforming Food Systems, Key to Get SDGs Back On Track - UN Deputy...: Africa
"If we can effectively harness its potential, space technology could become among the most significant new technologies for agricultural and agri-food systems and ultimately lead to more sustainable, resilient, and efficient agri-food systems," she said.
Space technologies are already increasing the productivity and efficiency of farms - and if fully utilized, they can help farmers increase yields by more than 10 per cent, according to estimates. Space solutions can also cut down costs by up to 20 per cent, including fertilizers, fuel and pesticides - protecting land from degradation, improving soil quality and contributing to climate action through a more sustainable use of Earth's natural resources.
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