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A farming management concept Satellite farming or site-specific crop management (SSCM) is based on observing, measuring, and responding to inter and intra-field variability in crops. Precision agriculture research aims to define a decision support system (DSS) for whole-farm management to optimize input returns while preserving resources.
FREMONT, CA: The advent of GPS and GNSS has enabled the practice of precision agriculture. The farmer’s and researcher’s capability to locate their precise position in a field empowers the creation of maps of the spatial variability of as many variables as can be measured (e.g., crop yield, terrain features/topography, organic matter content, moisture levels, nitrogen levels, pH, EC, Mg, K, and others). The same data is collected by sensor arrays mounted on GPS-equipped combine harvesters. These arrays comprise real-time sensors that measure entirety, from chlorophyll levels to plant water status and multispectral imagery. This data is employed in conjunction with satellite imagery by floating-rate technology (VRT), involving seeders, sprayers, etc., to distribute resources optimally. However, recent technological advances have enabled real-time sensors directly in the soil, which can wirelessly transmit data without human presence.
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1. DIGITAL FARMING, SMART TECHNOLOGY
Smart technology, like precision sprayers, also plays a major role. Once farmers know where pesticides are required, they can program the sprayer to cover those areas rather than the entire field—increasing profits while also protecting the environment.
2. DATA INTEGRATION AND COLLECTION
Integrating drone and satellite data and ground inputs is the next big step that will advance precision agriculture.
3. Weather Forecast
Precision Agriculture technology can also support the farmers predict the weather to help harvest and cropping.
4. FIELD MANAGEMENT
Love said that farm equipment would continue to become smaller and replace people. He notices fleets of machines handling planting and other fieldwork, leading to greater efficiencies.
5. Sensor and Robots
Both on the ground & in the air, Sensors, and robots would be more particularized. As a result, farmers and agronomists will be able to collect very technical data, translating into better information, improved efficiencies, and cost savings.
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