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This scene shows a field being scanned and cared for by flying drones. We don’t know exactly what farming will look like in twenty or thirty years, but technology is changing fast, and the next generation (that’s you) will help design the tools that make food growing safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Your job is to imagine what future farming technology could look like. Writing Task: Design + Informative Explanation Design a new piece of future farming technology that could help farmers care for crops in smarter, cleaner, or more efficient ways. You are not limited to drones. Your idea can be realistic, futuristic, or completely new. Your explanation should include: What the technology is (drone, robot, smart sensor, underground scanner, cloud-based system, etc.) What problem it solves (waste, pests, water use, climate, crop health, soil balance) How it works in simple steps Why it would improve farming for people and the environment One visual detail from the image that inspired your idea Extension – Blueprint Sketch Create a labelled sketch or “blueprint” of your invention. Add: main parts (camera, sprayer, sensors, energy source, control panel) arrows showing how it works 3–5 keywords (precision, eco-safe, sustainable, smart-data, targeted care) Make it look like something you’d find in a STEM classroom or a product pitch.

What are some current technologies used in farming today?

How do drones help farmers take care of their crops?

What challenges do farmers face that technology can help solve?

How can technology make farming more sustainable?

What would you include in a robot designed for farming?

How can smart sensors help with water conservation in agriculture?

What are some ways technology can help reduce waste on farms?

How might climate change impact the way we farm in the future?

What features would a futuristic farming tool need to have?

How do you think technology can improve the environment while helping farmers?