Precision Farming helps findout nutrient and micro nutrient deficiency in minute areas of soils and enables application of nutrients/micro nutrients in the soil where deficiency exists. This saves money and helps soil improvement.
Precision agriculture (PA) / Satellite farming (SF) or Site specific crop management (SSCM) is based on: observing, measuring and responding to inter and intra-field variability in crops. Learn More.
Precision agriculture (PA) / Satellite farming (SF) or Site specific crop management (SSCM) is based on: observing, measuring and responding to inter and intra-field variability in crops. Learn More.
results of FieldFact project (EU FP6) concerning relevant EGNOS precision based applications for European agriculture. Three applications show how EGNOS and precision agriculture are critical instruments in transforming agriculture into a sustainable sector.
Adoption of precision farming technologies in pakistanWaqas Javed
Precision agriculture (PA) is an approach to farm management that uses information technology (IT) to ensure that the crops and soil receive exactly what they need for optimum health and productivity. The goal of PA is to ensure profitability, sustainability and protection of the environment. PA is also known as satellite agriculture, as-needed farming and site-specific crop management (SSCM).
When we think of agriculture we think of cultivation,
plant life, soil fertility, types of crops, terrestrial environment,
etc. But in today’s world we associate with agriculture terms
like climate change, irrigation facilities, technological
advancements, synthetic seeds, advanced machinery etc. In
short we are interested in how science of today can help us in
the field of agriculture. And so comes into the picture
Precision Agriculture (PA).
The general definition is information and technology
based farm management system to identify, analyze and
manage spatial and temporal variability within fields for
optimum productivity and profitability, sustainability and
protection of the land resource by minimizing the production
costs. Simply put, precision farming is an approach where
inputs are utilized in precise amounts to get increased average
yields compared to traditional cultivation techniques. Hence it
is a comprehensive system designed to optimize production
with minimal adverse impact on our terrestrial system. [1]
The three major components of precision agriculture
are information, technology and management. Precision
farming is information-intense. Precision Agriculture is a
management strategy that uses information technologies to
collect valuable data from multiple sources. This type of analyzing data gives idea what to do in upcoming years to tackle the situations.
This is the second presentation I was invited to give at the CAVI conference held in Galway, Ireland on October 12. it deals with precision dairy farming. A field that is coming up and growing in importance in modern dairy farming
results of FieldFact project (EU FP6) concerning relevant EGNOS precision based applications for European agriculture. Three applications show how EGNOS and precision agriculture are critical instruments in transforming agriculture into a sustainable sector.
Adoption of precision farming technologies in pakistanWaqas Javed
Precision agriculture (PA) is an approach to farm management that uses information technology (IT) to ensure that the crops and soil receive exactly what they need for optimum health and productivity. The goal of PA is to ensure profitability, sustainability and protection of the environment. PA is also known as satellite agriculture, as-needed farming and site-specific crop management (SSCM).
When we think of agriculture we think of cultivation,
plant life, soil fertility, types of crops, terrestrial environment,
etc. But in today’s world we associate with agriculture terms
like climate change, irrigation facilities, technological
advancements, synthetic seeds, advanced machinery etc. In
short we are interested in how science of today can help us in
the field of agriculture. And so comes into the picture
Precision Agriculture (PA).
The general definition is information and technology
based farm management system to identify, analyze and
manage spatial and temporal variability within fields for
optimum productivity and profitability, sustainability and
protection of the land resource by minimizing the production
costs. Simply put, precision farming is an approach where
inputs are utilized in precise amounts to get increased average
yields compared to traditional cultivation techniques. Hence it
is a comprehensive system designed to optimize production
with minimal adverse impact on our terrestrial system. [1]
The three major components of precision agriculture
are information, technology and management. Precision
farming is information-intense. Precision Agriculture is a
management strategy that uses information technologies to
collect valuable data from multiple sources. This type of analyzing data gives idea what to do in upcoming years to tackle the situations.
This is the second presentation I was invited to give at the CAVI conference held in Galway, Ireland on October 12. it deals with precision dairy farming. A field that is coming up and growing in importance in modern dairy farming
Rice is one of the most important crop in the world.
The main production countries are China, India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Viet Nam. Becides the Asian countries, rice is also welcomed as staple food in South America and Africa countries.
Weed control is important in rice cultivation. Main weeds are grassy weed, broadleaf weed and sedges.
Usually, the emergence of grassy weed is ealier than other types of weeds and the damage is heavier. Echinochloa spp is a big problem as main grassy weed in rice field.
Here are some several herbicides suggested for weed control in rice field.
Control of grassy weeds: Oxaziclomefone, Bispyribac-sodium, Cyhalofop-butyl.
Control of broadleaf weed and sedges: Bentazon, Bentazon + MCPA.
Pre-emergence is a cost-effective way, here are several combinations: Bensulfuron-methyl + Metolachlor, Bensulfuron-methyl + Pretilachlor, Bensulfuron-methyl + Mefenacet.
If you are interested in any of these products or have some othe ideas about weed control in rice field, feel free to contact us.
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Weed Management system is an environmentally sound system of farming using all available knowledge and tools to produce crops free of economically damaging, competitive vegetation.
At present, the farmers concentrate mainly on crop production which is subjected to a high degree of uncertainty in income and employment to the farmers. In this contest, it is imperative to evolve suitable strategy for augmenting the income of a farm.
Precision Farming and Good Agricultural Practices (1).pptxNaveen Prasath
Precision agriculture (PA), as the name implies, refers to the application of precise and correct amounts of inputs like water, fertilizers, pesticides etc. at the correct time to the crop for increasing its productivity and maximizing its yields. The use of inputs (i.e. chemical fertilizers and pesticides) based on the right quantity, at the right time and in the right place.
This type of management is commonly known as “Site-Specific management”
Strictly based on Global Positioning System (GPS) i.e. unique character is precise in time and space.
UNIT IV PRECISION FARMING TECHNIQUES 9
Concept and introduction of precision Farming: importance, definition, principles and concepts.
Role of GIS and GPS. Mobile mapping system and its application in precision farming. Design,
layout and installation of drip and fertigation in horticultural crops, role of commuters in developing
comprehensive systems needed in site specific management (SSM), georeferencing and
photometric correction. Sensors for information gathering, geostatistics, robotics in horticulture,
postharvest process management (PPM), remote sensing, information and data management and
crop growth models, GIS based modeling,VRT, robotics and drones in agriculturePrecision farming is also known as site-specific crop management. It merges data collection and remote sensing with Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to allow farmers to respond to in-field variability with their crop management.
Farmers can get extremely precise in their crop management while not sacrificing crop yields. They can vary the amount of seed planted or fertilizer spread to not just sections of a field but by the square meter and even square centimeter of a field. This means they can place the precise amount of seed and fertilizer to optimize production based on field conditions such as soil types and moisture levels.
What is Precision Farming Used For?
Farmers use precision farming in many aspects of their farming practices to make resource management decisions based upon on-site and real-time data collected in their fields.
The earliest, and most commonly used, precision ag technique is for variable rate applications of inputs. Variable rate technology (VRT) is installed on seeders, and fertilizers and is now being added to irrigation systems like center pivot systems. Variable rate technology (VRT) allows farmers to precisely vary how much and where they apply inputs (seed, fertilizer or water) based on overlaying data sources, like soil maps, prior harvest yield maps or imagery collected from drones, and airplanes or satellites. Prior to seeding or applying an input, a farmer will run a “prescription,” aka “script,” that gives the machine being used a precise GIS-enabled map with instructions of how much input to apply at what point in the field. The farmer enables auto-steer and their GPS program in their tractor and then lets the variable rate program automatically follow the script, with no further input needed from them.
These are the notes for Precision Farming useful in the course of Bsc(agriculture & food business) from Amity university or what so ever you are in.. All the best for your degree.!
Agriculture machinery plays a significant role to enhance the productivity.
Geo-informatics is the science that gather data regarding field conditions (Accurately). These are computational model cum strong algorithm based machinery or equipment to obtain real time data with precise application
Geospatial Science and Technology Utilization in Agricultureijtsrd
Since the agrarian revolution during the 18th century, the use of technology to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of farming practices has increased tremendously. Discoveries in the field of science and technology have enabled farmers to effectively use their input to maximize their yield. These advancements have been greatly assisted by the use of sophisticated machineries, planting practices, use of fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides and so on. At the present moment however, the success of large scale farming highly relies on geographic information technology through what is known as precision farming. Precision agriculture, or precision farming, is therefore a farming concept that utilizes geographical information to determine field variability to ensure optimal use of inputs and maximize the output from a farm Esri, 2008 . Precision agriculture gained popularity after the realization that diverse fields of land hold different properties. Large tracts of land usually have spatial variations of soils types, moisture content, nutrient availability and so on. Therefore, with the use of remote sensing, geographical information systems GIS and global positioning systems GPS , farmers can more precisely determine what inputs to put exactly where and with what quantities. This information helps farmers to effectively use expensive resources such as fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, and more efficiently use water resources. In the end, farmers who use this method not only maximize on their yields but also reduce their operating expenses, thus increasing their profits. On these grounds therefore, this article shall focus on the use of geospatial technologies in precision farming. To achieve this, the paper shall focus on how geospatial data is collected, analyzed and used in the decision making process to maximize on yields. Dr. Anil Kumar "Geospatial Science and Technology Utilization in Agriculture" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-4 , June 2022, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd50330.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/biological-science/botany/50330/geospatial-science-and-technology-utilization-in-agriculture/dr-anil-kumar
AI bots in the agriculture field can harvest crops at a higher volume and faster pace than human laborers. By leveraging computer vision helps to monitor the weed and spray them. Thus, Artificial Intelligence is helping farmers find more efficient ways to protect their crops from weeds.
Square Foot Gardening (SFG) for raising vegitable garden. You could produce your requirement of vegitables etc. suing very little space and effort/inputs.
This slide show explains in detail about a letter written in the year 2070, highliting the awareness of future water shortage so that we all could make concentrated efforts to bring awareness and take steps to save precious water, so that our children, grand children and great grand children do not face such an accute water shortage.
SIMPLE is a Non Governmental Organisation founded by Wing Commander Krishna Rao (Retd) for promoting Organic, Bio Dynamic, Natural and Carbon Farming besides other objectives.
1. What is precision farming
‘Precision Farming’ is a term that appears to be misunderstood by
agriculture scientists in India. This name is indiscriminately used by
agricultural institutions to seek funding for their project activities. There is
a need to create awareness and present information on precision farming
as it is understood in developed countries.
Several steps in scientific farming have been used for more than half a
century in western agriculture. They include laser planning of land;
chiselling; minimum tillage; complete analysis of soil samples for 12 or
more essential plant nutrients; fertilizer placement in the root zone;
mechanical and chemical control of weeds; integrated pest management;
siphon irrigation; drip and micro-sprinkler irrigation; and ploughing back
crop residues in the soil. Indian farmers with their limited knowledge and
scanty practical experience on scientific methods of farming are still to
adopt most of these steps in their farming operations.
However, the concept of precision farming is outside the domain of these
techniques. It is strictly based on the Global Positioning System (GPS),
which was initially developed by U.S. defence scientists for the exclusive
use of the U.S. Defence Department. The unique character of GPS is
precision in time and space. In 1983, President Ronald Reagan released
it to various civilian uses such as navigation, earthquake monitoring, and
synchronisation of telecom networks.
The initiation of GPS into farm operations is less than a decade old. Its
use is fast spreading to all aspects of farm operations and beyond. Some
2. of the areas in agriculture where precision farming is taking hold with
implications for the economics of farming are listed below. Since the
subject is vast and fast growing, it is difficult to compile a complete list of
applications in this limited presentation.
1. Soil Fertility
Management
a) This involves dividing a field into several small and equal divisions
using the sub-inch accuracy of GPS. To do this, the tractor is fitted with a
dish antenna to receive signals from satellites, which are recorded on a
tractor-mounted computer. Soil samples are mechanically taken from
each sub-division and this process is technically known as “Grid
Sampling.”
b) Samples are tested in a modern soil testing laboratory for about 17
parameters including physical and chemical characteristics of the soil and
recorded.
c) Using the test results of this grid samples, composite colour–grams are
created through computer simulation on each of the17 parameters for the
entire field (see Figure 1).
d) The colour-grams are stored as stencils in the computer for various
functions. One of the chief among the functions is balancing soil fertility of
the field with respect to all major, secondary, and micro- nutrients. This is
achieved through tractor-mounted computer guided spreader equipment
capable of reading the variability of fertility from colour-grams. Fertilizers
are then automatically applied at variable rates only to where they are
needed as indicated by the colour-grams.
In practical experience, the savings in fertilizer cost from this variable rate
application alone will more than offset the cost involved in the programme.
Besides, use of this method brings about greater uniformity of soil fertility
in the field, leading to maximum economic yields of crops, which could not
be achieved through other methods.
2. Other applications of the GPS-generated grid method
The grid generated by GPS is stored in the computer and used for site-
specific evaluation and monitoring of numerous functions involved in crop
production to achieve peak efficiency in farm management. Some of
these areas are listed below:
a) Planting variable rates of seed to maximise crop yields from the
specific fertility of each grid section.
b) The GPS-guided grid system helps to apply variable rates of herbicides
and pesticides to achieve maximum control of weeds and pests. This not
only reduces the cost of chemicals used, but also improves efficiency of
3. pest control and protects environment.
c) This enables the farmer to side dress application of fertilizers at
variable rates to meet the specific requirement of each grid section, thus
improving fertilizer use efficiency.
d) Irrigation rates are tailored to the requirement of each grid area
improving water use efficiency.
f) Scouting for pest information and pest control are achieved on a site-
specific basis.
g) At harvest, crop yield information is recorded on a grid section basis.
Solutions for differences of yield between grid sections are sought through
computer analysis of all variables controlling yield of crops that are stored
in the computer. Based on this, the farmer fine-tunes his or her variable
rates of application of fertilizers and other impacting parameters for use in
future cropping programmes.
h) One other great advantage of the GPS system of farming involves the
ability of the farmer to achieve greater efficiency in time control of his farm
operations. This is because the GPS system enables him to operate his
equipment round the clock irrespective of factors restricting visibility such
as fog, darkness, or even showers. The sub-inch accuracy of GPS-based
operations provides the farmer maximum efficiency with equipment
operations.
India is reported to spend hundreds of crores of rupees in projects called
‘Precision Farming.’ A small fraction of the current expenditure on so-
called precision farming can purchase the real thing, including all
hardware and software involved. The question is: when will it ever happen
in India?