High-tech farming mainly refers to agricultural operations involving the latest technologies. It is a capital intensive agriculture since large capital outlay is required
towards purchase of specialized equipment, maintenance of assets, training of labour, etc. Hi-tech agriculture mainly relates to commercial farming system aimed at catering to the needs of both, domestic as well as export markets. It uses farming technology to increase yields, ensures high quality (usually pesticide-free) and realizes increased market value. Growing temperate vegetables in a tropical climate and developing disease-resistant plants through genetic engineering are common examples of hi-tech agriculture.

Advantages of high-technology farming:

• Increase in yield up to 5 to 8 times – high productivity per unit area
• Significant saving in key inputs like water (up to 50%), fertilizers (25%) and pesticides. 
• Better growth and uniformity in quality
• Feasible even in undulating terrains, saline, water logged, sandy & hilly lands