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From robots and drones to sheep trackers, new tech can help farmers monitor and improve soil health

Twelve million hectares of agricultural soils are lost globally every year. Farming can help solve this global soil crisis.
  •   Jennifer Rowntree
  •   July 10, 2024

Jennifer Rowntree outlines the critical role that in-field soil health research and agri-tech can play in enabling farmers to transition to more resilient food systems with reduced environmental impact.

Find out more in The Conversation: new tech can help monitor soil condition.

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