Exploring Nanotechnology for Agriculture Sustainability
March 15
3min read
The importance of agriculture in the sustainability of quality food production is very prominent. Especially for an agricultural country like Indonesia, where it has a 14% contribution to the GDP of the nation. Not stopping there, agriculture also employed one-third of the labor force with smallholder farmers dominating the sector by 93%.
The demand for food in Indonesia is set to quadruple by 2050 due to the swift population growth. So, it is crucial to maintain the productivity, sustainability, and competitiveness of the agriculture sector. The objective is to meet the increasing demands for quality food.
To achieve that, the sector has to face quite a handful of challenges to achieve the desired development. The challenges include rapid climate changes, soil fertility decrement, and the presence of heavy metals in the soil. Meanwhile, the development of the system itself is highly dependent on climate change, ecosystem processes, social inclusion, health, and energy. Therefore, new and innovative technology such as nanotechnology plays a pivotal role in this development.
Nanotechnology Application in Agriculture
After its successful application in other sectors, scientists began to explore the potential of nanotechnology use in agriculture. Today, there are various aspects of agriculture that have started applying nanotechnology. It includes nanopesticides and nanoherbicides, nanomaterials for disease management, nanofertilizers, and seed development nanotechnology.
The use of nanotechnology in fertilizers is proven to improve the efficiency of nutrient uptake in plants. The nano size upscaled the solubility and bioavailability of the plants compared to the large particle contained by conventional fertilizers.
Nanotechnology not only provides new agents of agrochemical with new delivery mechanisms that improve crop productivity, but it also helps reduce pesticide applications. Moreover, nanotechnology benefited the agricultural sector by aiding the inspection of diseases rapidly and enhancing the mineral intake capacity of crop plants. Nanotechnology makes an improved production value at a lower cost while conserving natural resources possible.
To learn more about nanotechnology in agriculture, visit Bahtera Adi Jaya’s booth at the International Oil Palm Conference (IOPC) from 14 to 16 March 2023 at Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC). Our experts will gladly assist you in formulating the most suitable solution to your agricultural needs. Click here for more information about the conference.
The importance of agriculture in the sustainability of quality food production is very prominent. Especially for an agricultural country like Indonesia, where it has a 14% contribution to the GDP of the nation. Not stopping there, agriculture also employed one-third of the labor force with smallholder farmers dominating the sector by 93%.
The demand for food in Indonesia is set to quadruple by 2050 due to the swift population growth. So, it is crucial to maintain the productivity, sustainability, and competitiveness of the agriculture sector. The objective is to meet the increasing demands for quality food.
To achieve that, the sector has to face quite a handful of challenges to achieve the desired development. The challenges include rapid climate changes, soil fertility decrement, and the presence of heavy metals in the soil. Meanwhile, the development of the system itself is highly dependent on climate change, ecosystem processes, social inclusion, health, and energy. Therefore, new and innovative technology such as nanotechnology plays a pivotal role in this development.
Nanotechnology Application in Agriculture
After its successful application in other sectors, scientists began to explore the potential of nanotechnology use in agriculture. Today, there are various aspects of agriculture that have started applying nanotechnology. It includes nanopesticides and nanoherbicides, nanomaterials for disease management, nanofertilizers, and seed development nanotechnology.
The use of nanotechnology in fertilizers is proven to improve the efficiency of nutrient uptake in plants. The nano size upscaled the solubility and bioavailability of the plants compared to the large particle contained by conventional fertilizers.
Nanotechnology not only provides new agents of agrochemical with new delivery mechanisms that improve crop productivity, but it also helps reduce pesticide applications. Moreover, nanotechnology benefited the agricultural sector by aiding the inspection of diseases rapidly and enhancing the mineral intake capacity of crop plants. Nanotechnology makes an improved production value at a lower cost while conserving natural resources possible.
To learn more about nanotechnology in agriculture, visit Bahtera Adi Jaya’s booth at the International Oil Palm Conference (IOPC) from 14 to 16 March 2023 at Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC). Our experts will gladly assist you in formulating the most suitable solution to your agricultural needs. Click here for more information about the conference.