Technology in Agriculture
Technologies · Year 7 · Food and Fibre Production · 3o Periodo

Technology in Agriculture

Discover how modern technology is transforming farming. Students look at precision agriculture, drones, sensors and automated machinery.

ACARA Content DescriptionsACARA Australian Curriculum v9 Technologies Year 7-8: Design and Technologies;Knowledge and understanding;(AC9TDE8K03) investigate the ways in which food and fibre are produced in managed environments and how these can become more sustainable.

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Discover how modern technology is transforming farming. Students look at precision agriculture, drones, sensors and automated machinery.

Key Questions

  1. How do drones and sensors improve crop yields?
  2. What is precision agriculture?
  3. How might robotics change the future of farming?

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