Abstract

This IDC study uses the IDC TechScape model to provide a systematic assessment of technologies related to the use of precision agriculture technologies in the worldwide agriculture sector. The IDC TechScape model is designed specifically to capture progress in the adoption of emerging disruptive technologies, mainstream technology buyer alignment with current industry best practices, and support technologies that promise to deliver operational advantages to organizations that choose to adopt them. This document examines the precision agriculture technologies that are transforming the worldwide agriculture market and the necessary infrastructure needed to ensure the successful implementation of these technologies.

"Investing in precision agriculture technologies can be a complex decision to make for technology buyers. Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of the various technologies available in the market and how these technologies can interact with one another will help buyers choose the right fit for their organizations and flatten the learning curve," says John Zhang, research analyst, IDC Energy Insights.

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