Germany's Industry 4.0 can be said to be well-known, but the strength of its agriculture is rarely known. German agriculture holds a pivotal position in the world, although only 1% of the population is engaged in agricultural production, it has created world-class agricultural achievements.

Currently, Germany is in a leading position in global agricultural and food trade. In the field of agricultural machinery, Germany, with its strong industrial strength, has become the world's largest exporter of agricultural machinery, the largest producer of agricultural machinery in Western Europe, and the second largest consumer country. The output value of its agricultural machinery manufacturing industry accounts for about 10% of the world's total output value, accounting for about 1/4 of Western European countries. Its product export rate is as high as 74%, mainly exported to countries such as France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

In 2011, Germany first showcased the concept of "Industry 4.0" to the world at the Hanover Industrial Exhibition, sparking heated discussions worldwide about Industrial Revolution 4.0. In 2015, Germany further proposed "Agriculture 4.0" on the basis of Industry 4.0. Agriculture 4.0 is a highly intensive, precise, intelligent, collaborative, and ecological modern agricultural form supported and utilized by technologies such as networking, big data, artificial intelligence, and robotics. Germany has achieved high-yield, high-quality, ecological, and sustainable development of its agriculture through the development of Agriculture 4.0.

So, how was German Agriculture 4.0 achieved? Firstly, promote precision agriculture. Utilize specialized mechanical technology, new agricultural production and management techniques to improve agricultural yield according to the situation. In Germany, various types of agricultural machinery are readily available, and the entire process from sowing to harvesting is basically mechanized. There are automated ridgers, weeders, grain harvesters, and other types of machinery specifically used for forestry, as well as various fruit and vegetable picking tools, which are amazing.

Secondly, develop smart agriculture. Smart agriculture is based on precision agriculture, analyzing the collected data to provide decision support for farmers, involving interactions between different departments, such as vehicle management, drone use, optimization of operation and management of soil, seeds, plant health, pest control, and scientific use of fertilizers. Based on this, farmers only need to decide on the types of crops to be planted, and other tasks can be automated, with efficient and transparent processes.

Thirdly, promote digital agriculture. Digital agriculture provides strong support for precision agriculture and smart agriculture, and enhances the transaction security, transparency, and traceability of data through blockchain technology. Taking SAP, a well-known software supplier in Germany, as an example, its "digital agriculture" solution enables farmers to have real-time access to various production information and process data through big data and cloud technology. The cloud platform can also provide one-on-one solutions for farms based on data, use sensor technology to achieve communication between machines, and use Industry 4.0 technology to achieve comprehensive automation of the entire agricultural production process.

Finally, pursuing ecology, environmental protection, and sustainable development is the core essence of German Agriculture 4.0. Bayer Pharmaceuticals in Germany, with its core competitiveness in fermentation, formulation, field trials, and grower support, develops new biological agents for growers, reduces pollution, improves convenience of use, and reduces the average pesticide application per mu, which is an important guarantee for the development of green agricultural production.

Under the strong promotion of German Agriculture 4.0, which is characterized by precision agriculture, smart agriculture, digital agriculture, and ecological agriculture, Germany has achieved smooth connection of various links in the entire agricultural industry chain, forming a systematic, complete, and highly collaborative efficient industrial system. It has also become the "engine" leading the world agricultural technology trend. Based on the theory of German Agriculture 4.0, the Schneider Research Institute was born, headquartered in the city of Minster, Germany. It is led by Dr. Ebret and consists of more than 20 well-known industry experts in biostimulants worldwide. It has established crop experimental cooperation with multiple universities in Germany and Europe, committed to promoting new fertilizer efficiency solutions worldwide. Its two core technologies, DM99 nutrient activation technology and CBK plant physiological activation technology, regulate fertilizers and plants simultaneously through chemical means, improve fertilizer absorption and transformation capabilities, and increase stress resistance, achieving high-quality and high-yield crops.

The Schneider Research Institute has a vision of "technology equality, efficiency enhancement for the future", providing efficient and safe fertilizer efficiency solutions for fertilizer production enterprises, thereby improving fertilizer utilization, reducing resource waste, increasing crop yield and quality, improving farmland quality, and contributing to the sustainable development of the earth.