With the development of technology, the agriculture sector is also witnessing a revolution in all aspects. The agriculture sector has been largely neglected for years. Especially, when it comes to training of different farming techniques, there were no specific training procedures around 10 years back. But, with the help of AR/VR techniques, the farmers can be efficiently trained. Also, AR solutions can be used to protect the farm lands too. And there are many other benefits too. It helps the farmers and agricultural farms to reduce their farming costs, by using the latest technologies. Hence, their profit increases.
According to market analysts, use of Augmented Reality in the agriculture market is expected to reach around $4.43 million by 2026. Its expected CAGR will remain at 37.4% during this period, according to the forecast. Currently, North America is leading the market trends for using AR/VR in Agriculture. But, other countries like Japan, China, and European Nations are also in the race. In most of these countries, AR/VR services are mainly used for purposes like Precision Agriculture, Smart Farming, Livestock Monitoring, Simulated Agricultural Training, and Weather Related Forecasting.
AR/VR solutions are used to generate immersive virtual training environments, where the farmers can learn about the latest farming techniques. In these virtual environments, they learn scientific methods of growing crops, and using the latest farming tools and equipment, by farming in virtual farms created through simulation. These simulation-based virtual farms are exactly like real farms. Hence, the farmers gain enough work experience through these training.
Many times, it is not possible for the farmers to be at their farms, as they sometimes need to travel to other cities. But, using AR/VR solutions, the farmers can keep an eye on their crop fields even if they are not physically present there. Not only inspecting regular farm works, but the farm owners can even inspect the soil quality, pest and insects, and many other qualities of their farm soil using AR/VR solutions. AR/VR sensors installed in the crop fields help them in doing so.
The farmers can easily assess the farming tools, pick the best tools, and try them virtual, using AR/VR solutions. It is quite beneficial, as in agriculture, multiple tools can perform a single task. So, if the farmers can test the tools virtually before buying, it helps them in making the best investment decision. Even agricultural tools manufacturing companies are now giving a virtual trial option to the farmers, where the farmers can use the tools in simulation-generated virtual fields before buying them.
Using a combination of weather apps and virtual reality, the farmers can predict weather-related farming outcomes. It helps them to take the necessary steps in order to prevent any weather-related losses in advance. Also, it helps them to adopt the best farming practice in accordance with the predicted weather changes.
Nowadays, AR/VR based farming games are available for all ages, from children to adult and active farmers. These games help in training the farming community effortlessly. Also, many established farmers can use these games to test their experiments and ideas, and then implement them in their real farms. It helps them to be aware of bad experiments, and reap maximum results from innovative ideas.
Using AR/VR, the farmers can test their tools, keep a track of weather-related updates, and assess the soil conditions. Hence, AR/VR solutions help the farmers in making well-informed decisions, in all spheres of farming.
The virtually simulated farms help to accelerate training of new farmers. Before starting farming in real farms, they can train in virtual environments to gain valuable experience and expertise. It helps them to make better decisions when they start real farming.
As the farmers can keep an eye on their farmers from anywhere across the world, they don’t need their staff to be present on their farms 24x7. They can also get rid of staff shifts at odd hours, as they can keep an eye on their farm themselves even at night time.
With enhanced decisions, and quality supervisions, the farmers can easily prevent disruptions in the field. Also, with virtual controls, they can keep active supervision on their farm 24x7, hence reducing the downtime significantly.