Have you ever wondered how agriculture can provide enough food for 7.9 BILLION people?
Well, it was revolutionary advancements in agricultural technology that have made it possible.
In short, agriculture is a modern marvel that is the backbone of our global society. And the advancements that made it possible have led to a steady increase in yields and fed billions. In the past hundred years, farmers have made incredible progress, but these leaps haven’t come without some drawbacks.
So what can we do to address these issues?
We believe that a new generation of agricultural technologies and a renewed focus on regenerative practices are key. By adopting diagnostic and data technologies from other industries we can take a new approach to plant health.
Just like us humans, plants require the proper nutrients to maintain a healthy immune system. Imbalanced nutrients can make plants susceptible to attacks from pests and pathogens and requires a short-term fix (i.e. chemical inputs) to treat the symptoms. Our goal is to improve plant health as the first defense so intervention is only required as a secondary solution.
Precision treatments allow farmers to reduce their treatment costs. Even just a 20% reduction can save hundreds of dollars per acre. Precise treatment also helps reduce resistance by ensuring the right treatments are used and by reducing unnecessary use. Finally, providing for a plant’s exact nutrient needs will help it fight off pests and disease naturally while reducing waste and runoff from fertilizer overapplication.
Focusing on early detection of pests and pathogens, plant health, and increasing the nutrient content of our food is more critical now than ever. Cubed Labs offers do-it-yourself farm testing for pathogens, a mobile IPM tracker, and very soon we will be launching an on-site nutrient test!
Interested in learning more or want to hear what Cubed Labs is all about? Schedule some time to talk with us!
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