Agrotechnology and Sustainable Agricultural Innovation

This book discusses agrotechnology and sustainable agricultural innovation. It includes an introduction to agrotechnology and sustainable agriculture, environmentally friendly agricultural
production systems, cultivation innovation in agriculture, post-harvest technology and product value-added, agricultural mechanization and automation, precision agriculture and digital farming, biotechnology in sustainable agriculture, organic agriculture and urban farming, adaptation to climate change, and policies, institutions, and the future of agricultural innovation.

The agricultural sector is a vital pillar of human life, playing a vital role not only in providing food but also supporting economic, cultural, and environmental sustainability. The beginning of global agricultural development occurred during the Chinese era, when people began cultivating millet and learning how to cultivate land using sharpened wooden hoe. In Indonesia, the history of agriculture spans thousands of years, beginning around 5,000 years ago when people began abandoning their nomadic lifestyles to settle down and cultivate crops such as rice, corn, and beans. As an agrarian nation with abundant natural resources, agriculture remains the primary source of income for millions of Indonesians.