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{{Further|Timeline of agriculture and food technology|Haber–Bosch process}}
[[File:Passaic Agricultural Chemical Works. 1876.jpg|thumb|An American [[agrochemical]] factory in 1876]]
Modern food production is defined by sophisticated technologies. These include many areas. [[Agricultural machinery]], originally led by the [[tractor]], has practically eliminated human labor in many areas of production. [[Biotechnology]] is driving much change, in areas as diverse as [[agrochemical]]s, [[plant breeding]] and food processing. Many other types of technology are also involved, to the point where it is hard to find an area that does not have a direct impact on the food industry. As in other fields, computer technology is also a central force. Other than that, there few more modern technologies that can help to improve the industry as well which are, robotics and automation, blockchain, nanotech, 3D printing, Artificial Intelligence, smart farming and others.
# [[Robotics]] and [[Automation]]: Robotics and automation are being used to automate processes such as [[Packaging and labeling|packaging]], [[sorting]], and [[quality control]], which reduces [[labor costs]] and increases efficiency. These technologies also reduce the likelihood of contamination by reducing human contact with food.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Robotnik |date=2022-01-31 |title=Application of robotics in agriculture |url=https://robotnik.eu/robotics-applications-in-agriculture/ |access-date=2023-05-05 |website=Robotnik |language=en-US}}</ref>
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