AGR558 Chapter 1

Agricultural mechanization has involved the partial or full replacement of human energy and animal-powered equipment by engine-driven equipment.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which statement is false in Agricultural Revolution?

• From hand tools to machine

• Lots of farmers to fewer farmers

• Better used land to poor used land

• Not much food to plenty of food

which of the following is NOT the advantages of mechanization?

• Reduce human effort

• Increase productivity

• hasten activity

• Low capital cost

What is automation in agriculture?

• The use of robots, controllers and artificial intelligence in farming

• The use of chemicals to increase crop yields

• The use of traditional manual labor in farming

• The use of machines to perform tasks that would otherwise be done by hand

Which of the following is an advantage of automation in agriculture?

• Increased risk of damage to crops

• Higher labor costs

• Improved efficiency and productivity

• Decreased accuracy in planting and harvesting

Which of the following tasks can be automated in agriculture?

• Planting crops

• Harvesting crops

• Irrigating fields

• All of the answer

Which of the following is an example of precision agriculture?

• Using drones to monitor crop health

• Using manual labor to plant and harvest crops

• Applying fertilizer uniformly across a field

• None of the above

Which of the following is an example of robotics in agriculture?

• Using GPS to guide tractors

• Using drones to spray crops

• Using robots to pick fruits and vegetables

• None of the above

Which of the following is an example of data-driven agriculture?

• Using sensors to measure soil moisture

• Analyzing weather patterns to optimize crop yields

• Collecting data on crop growth and yields

• All of the above

Which of the following is an example of smart farming?

• Using automated irrigation systems

• Employing predictive analytics to identify potential crop problems

• Monitoring livestock health using wearable technology

• All of the above