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The sensors can produce imagery in a variety of spectrums, enabling the use of a variety of spectral indices such as the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI). The NDVI method can be used to detect vegetation content, the number of wilting plants, and general plant health.
Fremont, CA: The use of digital technologies in precision agriculture has changed the way farmers treat crops and manage fields in recent years. It is unnecessary to be an expert to recognize how technology has transformed farming, making it more profitable, efficient, safe, and simple.
Satellite-Derived Data
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With satellite data in operation, predicting yields and doing near-real-time field monitoring with the goal of detecting a variety of risks has never been easier.
The sensors can produce imagery in a variety of spectrums, enabling the use of a variety of spectral indices such as the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI). The NDVI method can be used to detect vegetation content, the number of wilting plants, and general plant health. The Canopy Chlorophyll Content Index (CCCI) is the next tool that aids in fertilizer application. The Nitrogen concentration is then detected using the Normalized Difference RedEdge (NDRE). Finally, the Modified Soil-Adjusted Vegetation Index (MSAVI) is meant to reduce the impact of soil background on plant development at the earliest stages; the list goes on.
GIS-Based Agriculture
Because fields are based on location, GIS software becomes a very important tool for precision farming. Farmers can use GIS software to map current and prospective changes in precipitation, temperature, plant health, crop yields, and other variables. It also allows farmers to use GPS-based treatments in conjunction with smart machinery to optimize fertilizer and pesticide application; because they don't have to treat the entire field but simply treat certain regions, they can save money, effort, and time.
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Another significant advantage of GIS-based agriculture is the use of satellites and drones to acquire vital data from a bird's-eye view on plants, soil conditions, weather, and topography. Such information increases decision-making accuracy greatly.
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