In recent years, Indonesia has faced various challenges in agriculture, from climate change to dependency on food imports. To address these issues, several agricultural technologies have been introduced to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Precision Farming Technology
Precision farming uses information technology to ensure that plants and soil receive what they need for optimal growth and productivity. This technology includes soil sensors, drones, and GPS systems to gather data on soil conditions, moisture, and nutrient needs.
- Hydroponics and Aquaponics
Hydroponics and aquaponics have become popular solutions for urban agriculture. Hydroponics involves growing plants without soil, using a mineral nutrient solution in water. Aquaponics combines fish farming with plant cultivation, where fish waste provides nutrients for the plants, and the plants help filter the water for the fish.
According to data from the Indonesian Hydroponics Association, hydroponic farming can produce vegetables up to twice as fast as conventional methods.
- Internet of Things (IoT) in Agriculture
The use of IoT in agriculture has brought significant changes in farm management. IoT sensors can monitor various parameters such as soil moisture, temperature, and air quality in real-time. This data is then sent to farmers' devices for further analysis.
- Robotics and Automation
Robotics and automation are also being applied in Indonesia's agricultural sector. Harvesting robots, automatic planting machines, and smart irrigation systems are some examples of technologies that help reduce labor needs and increase efficiency.