One major effort to improve agricultural technology in Georgia following World War II was the introduction of mechanization. The widespread use of tractors, which greatly increased the efficiency of planting and harvesting, was made possible in part by the growth of the manufacturing industry in the state. Additionally, advances in irrigation techniques, such as the use of center-pivot irrigation systems, allowed farmers to grow crops more reliably and with less water. These improvements helped Georgia's agricultural sector remain competitive and grow in the postwar era.
