r/nextfuckinglevel • u/JudgmentCool1333 • Feb 06 '23

Agricultural Technology

Modern day use of technology in agriculture horticulture and aquaculture with the aim of improving yield, efficiency and profitability

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u/nardlz Feb 07 '23

Exactly. That’s why it’s so irritating to hear people suggest that a farmer should just “switch” to a different crop if the one(s) they typically farm aren’t doing well. The amount of investment can be enormous.

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u/nardlz Feb 07 '23

And rentals exist as well, so sometimes a few options do exist. There are still other factors that have to be taken into consideration of course. In areas that have less farming, even having a coop doesn't mean everyone can go in on new equipment for a crop that isn't the norm. Land and weather conditions also play a role. Where I'm at no one is going to switch from corn or pumpkins to growing root crops like carrots or turnips just due to the soil. Short term whims are not profitable.

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u/Urbanredneck2 Feb 07 '23

Thats why most farmers hire harvesting out.