Establishments primarily engaged in performing crop planting, cultivating, and protecting services. Establishments primarily engaged in complete maintenance of citrus groves, orchards, and vineyards are classified in Industry 0762. Establishments providing water for irrigation, or providing both water and irrigation services, are classified in Transportation and Public Utilities, Industry 4971.
The latest qualitative trends in NAICS 0721, Crop Planting, Cultivating, and Protecting, notably revolve around the adoption of precision agriculture, sustainability practices, and technological integration. An increasing reliance on GPS technology, drones, and IoT devices is enabling more precise planting, cultivating, and protecting of crops, leading to higher yields and reduced resource usage. Discussions about sustainability have also prompted greater use of organic methods, non-GMO seeds, and environmentally friendly pesticides.
Forecasts for the near future suggest that the industry will continue to leverage advances in machine learning and data analytics to optimize crop management. The use of autonomous machinery is expected to rise, reducing labor costs and increasing efficiency. Additionally, climate resilience will be a key focus, with more innovations aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change on crop production. Overall, the industry appears poised for significant technological transformation, enhancing both productivity and sustainability.
Aerial dusting and spraying
Bracing of orchard trees and vines
Citrus grove cultivation services
Cultivation services, mechanical and flame
Detasseling of corn
Disease control for crops, with or without fertilizing
Dusting crops, with or without fertilizing
Entomological service, agricultural
Hoeing
Insect control for crops, with or without fertilizing
Irrigation system operation services (not providing water)
Orchard cultivation services
Planting crops, with or without fertilizing
Pollinating
Pruning of orchard trees and vines
Seeding crops, with or without fertilizing
Seeding of sprouts and twigs
Spraying crops, with or without fertilizing
Surgery on orchard trees and vines
Thinning of crops, mechanical and chemical
Trees orchard: cultivation of
Trees orchard: planting, pruning, bracing, spraying, removal, and
Vineyard cultivation services
Weed control, crop: after planting
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