What's on the Horizon? Predictions for the Future of Agriculture

“Just because you can’t afford certain advancement in robotics or automation today, understand all of that is getting cheaper and doesn’t mean you won’t be able to invest in it soon,” Uldrich says. “I really encourage [everyone] to the extent that they can to stay on top of the trends and prepare to make these major capital investments. The key is to figure out when the economics of bringing these new technologies in makes sense and act on that knowledge. It may make the difference between staying in business and your competition failing.”

Many factors are in play when looking at the future of agriculture and almost everything lends itself to uncertainty, but the one thing the industry can do is be prepared for whatever the future may hold. Tim Gruling, manager of sales, Agra Industries, says it best: “Keep an open mind and look at the best ways to develop and improve your business.”