The Top Agricultural Concerns Of Today And Their Impact On Equipment

Agricultural practices have always played to the tune of the times. Its primary concern since time immemorial is how to produce the materials that make up the key products which a growing population of people demands. Coupled with the conditions of the present, agriculture shall once again make adjustments in terms of equipment.

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The first issue is climate change. Initially, agriculture will react in such a way that there will be a need to create equipment that can protect crops from torrential rains and the ever increasing temperatures being recorded on the planet. The most in demand equipment shall be the ones which can withstand the challenges of nature.

Secondly, the population of the world is going to drive agricultural equipment technology as well. From today until the next few decades, production will have to be done in volume, in order to address people’s needs. We will soon be seeing equipment which can produce the biggest amount of materials in the shortest possible time.

Finally, economic shifts in the world scale are also going to affect equipment. In the next years, most of the agricultural technology will be produced in Asia. The Asian companies will basically reign supreme in terms of agricultural equipment, as they are here to offer the most affordable technologies to the rest of the world.

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Hi. My name is Bennett J. Kireker. After taking up agricultural sciences, I ventured into selling agricultural equipment. I sell farming machines to farm owners as well as milk harvesting and processing equipment to dairy farms. Learn more about my work here on this page.

Landing a Job As An Agricultural Sales Professional

How did your food land in your kitchen or fridge? Many people are not aware of how agriculture is a staple industry. I work as an agricultural sales professional, and I can attest to how my job brings more than just food to my table.

We agricultural sales professionals help the industry by selling products related to crop and food production, while serving as representatives of different companies. We work with diverse individuals—from farmers, CEOs, resellers, and customers. Our work varies, depending on the need. Some of us sell farm equipment, fertilizers and seeds, and produce. Many agricultural sales professionals do not hold a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness or agriculture, but those who have it are at an advantage. The industry is looking for people who have technical knowledge, communication skills, and organization skills. Because we sell products, agriculture sales professionals also need to learn the art of persuasion.

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As for the pay, it’s not bad at all. I can pay for my daily necessities, and I also have money to spare for the rainy days. Aside from gaining meaningful work experience (which, I hope to use in the future), my work gives me access to professional certifications and other career-related advancements.

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Curious of how it’s like to be an agriculture sales professional? I’m Bennett J. Kireker, a New York-based agriculture sales pro. Learn more about my job when you follow me on Twitter.