When we think of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, we tend to underestimate its potential and just think within the boundaries of how it could impact our lives.<br />But according to farmers, there's more use to it...as the implementation of Big Data in some farms has provided amazing results of in terms of yields and efficiency.<br />Cho Sung-min reports. <br /> This greenhouse covers some 7-thousand square meters of land, but two farmers can take care of the whole place.<br />The farm has far fewer employees than other farms of similiar size,... but the owner says he still gets a yield 10 to 20 percent bigger than other farms.<br /><br /> "My income has increased even though the work takes less time. That gives me more free time for myself,... so I can't complain."<br /><br /> The owner says it's big data that has made his life easier.<br />He installed a machine that analyzes all sorts of variables including temperature, humidity levels, air circulation, and growth status. <br />All of the information goes to his phone which he can use to adjust the conditions at will.<br /><br /> In fact, he is one of the few early adopters integrating big data into his business.<br />It's a technology the nation's Rural Development Administration says will likely become a trend in local agricultural in the near future.<br />The agency says the use of big data at vegetable farms can double yields for less than half the current labor hours and cost.<br /><br /> "We are developing a fantastic big data model that can be used to achieve the best yields for a range of produce, including bell peppers and strawberries." <br /><br /> Elsewhere, big data is being used in livestock industry.<br />Researchers are using big data systems to collect genetic information from cows and make customized feeds to boost the animals' growth and quality.<br />Cho Sung-min, arirang news.<br />
