Farm data and decision support systems for enhanced agricultural production ...CPA Stephen Omondi Okoth
The decisions of what to produce, how much to produce and how to produce are key to the success of agricultural production operations. Data management and information generation are critical for improvement of production the decisions which are in turn necessary for innovation in agriculture: in the short and long terms; farm, extension and support services, and policy formulation, implementation and monitoring levels. With the increasing shift from subsistence to commercial agriculture in Africa, the importance of farm data in assessments of technical, economic and financial feasibilities as well as investment appraisals has been growing. This is driven by the need for empirical evidence as a basis for making precise decisions. To keep up with global competition, Decision Support Systems (DSS) are needed for better decisions to enhance agricultural production. DSS enable decision making by providing managers with evidence based recommendations for specific situations based on analysis of choices. Consequently, a number of decision support systems for managing and various farm enterprises and advising farms and agribusinesses have been developed. In this presentation, an overview of decision support systems as tools for data-based decision modelling will be illustrated with their applications. An example of a DSS for farm planning under risk and uncertainty based on stochastic programming will be used
National Agricultural Co-operative Marketing Federation of India(NAFED)
-Food Corporation of India(FCI)
-Quality control of Agricultural Products and manufactured products
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Farm data and decision support systems for enhanced agricultural production ...CPA Stephen Omondi Okoth
The decisions of what to produce, how much to produce and how to produce are key to the success of agricultural production operations. Data management and information generation are critical for improvement of production the decisions which are in turn necessary for innovation in agriculture: in the short and long terms; farm, extension and support services, and policy formulation, implementation and monitoring levels. With the increasing shift from subsistence to commercial agriculture in Africa, the importance of farm data in assessments of technical, economic and financial feasibilities as well as investment appraisals has been growing. This is driven by the need for empirical evidence as a basis for making precise decisions. To keep up with global competition, Decision Support Systems (DSS) are needed for better decisions to enhance agricultural production. DSS enable decision making by providing managers with evidence based recommendations for specific situations based on analysis of choices. Consequently, a number of decision support systems for managing and various farm enterprises and advising farms and agribusinesses have been developed. In this presentation, an overview of decision support systems as tools for data-based decision modelling will be illustrated with their applications. An example of a DSS for farm planning under risk and uncertainty based on stochastic programming will be used
National Agricultural Co-operative Marketing Federation of India(NAFED)
-Food Corporation of India(FCI)
-Quality control of Agricultural Products and manufactured products
.
the present ppt gives an understanding on origin of agriculture and different evolutionary trends in agriculture. it is useful to anyone to get a minimum knowledge on agriculture and it development.
Vermicomposting :- Vermicomposting is a method of making compost with the use of earthworms which generally live in the soil eat biomass and excrete it is digested form .This compost is generally called vermicompost
Vermiculture :- vermiculture means scientific method of breeding and raising earthworms in controlled condition
Materials required for vermicomposting prepration
Digital Agriculture can be defined as ICT and data ecosystems to support the development and delivery of timely, targeted (localized) information and services to make farming profitable and sustainable (socially, economically and environmentally) while delivering safe, nutritious and affordable food for ALL. Rural connectivity will be a key to providing low cost data and access to information. Digital technology will be key to increasing agriculture productivity by delivering tailored recommendations to farmers based on crop, planting date, variety sown; real time localized observed weather and projected market prices. Mobile phones also enable farmers to integrate into structured markets based on approved grades and standards. The greatest impact of Digital agriculture will have is on democratization of market pricing and compressing transaction costs. Digital agriculture will also leverage social media platforms to build human capacity. One of the best examples originating from India is Digital Green.
Lecture 12 economic principles applicable to farm managementB SWAMINATHAN
For undergraduate agricultural students of the course ‘Ag. Econ. 6.4 Farm Management, Production, and Resource Economics (2+1)’ of Junagadh Agricultural University, Gujarat and other State Agricultural Universities in India.
Technology has played a big role in developing the agricultural industry. Today it is possible to grow crops in a desert by use of agricultural biotechnology. With this technology, plants have been engineered to survive in drought conditions.
the present ppt gives an understanding on origin of agriculture and different evolutionary trends in agriculture. it is useful to anyone to get a minimum knowledge on agriculture and it development.
Vermicomposting :- Vermicomposting is a method of making compost with the use of earthworms which generally live in the soil eat biomass and excrete it is digested form .This compost is generally called vermicompost
Vermiculture :- vermiculture means scientific method of breeding and raising earthworms in controlled condition
Materials required for vermicomposting prepration
Digital Agriculture can be defined as ICT and data ecosystems to support the development and delivery of timely, targeted (localized) information and services to make farming profitable and sustainable (socially, economically and environmentally) while delivering safe, nutritious and affordable food for ALL. Rural connectivity will be a key to providing low cost data and access to information. Digital technology will be key to increasing agriculture productivity by delivering tailored recommendations to farmers based on crop, planting date, variety sown; real time localized observed weather and projected market prices. Mobile phones also enable farmers to integrate into structured markets based on approved grades and standards. The greatest impact of Digital agriculture will have is on democratization of market pricing and compressing transaction costs. Digital agriculture will also leverage social media platforms to build human capacity. One of the best examples originating from India is Digital Green.
Lecture 12 economic principles applicable to farm managementB SWAMINATHAN
For undergraduate agricultural students of the course ‘Ag. Econ. 6.4 Farm Management, Production, and Resource Economics (2+1)’ of Junagadh Agricultural University, Gujarat and other State Agricultural Universities in India.
Technology has played a big role in developing the agricultural industry. Today it is possible to grow crops in a desert by use of agricultural biotechnology. With this technology, plants have been engineered to survive in drought conditions.
Aeroponic Based Controlled Environment Based Farming Systemiosrjce
Controlled Environment Farming is one of the emerging technologies in the farming and agriculture
industries nowadays. Aeroponics is an optimized process developed for growing crops and plants in an air
medium without the use of soil or an aggregate medium by spraying the plant’s roots with an atomized or
sprayed, nutrient-rich water solution. Various automated farming system has been developed using sensor
networks and control systems to improve agricultural produc-tivity. Traditional farming techniques are complex
and strictly influenced by soil conditions, climate, weather, crop types, and so on. Authors have proposed a
system in which an environment monitoring, quality evaluation and crop growth, data recording, and online
data submitting and multiplatform compatibility were integrated. The control system based on agricultural
information measured by field monitoring sensors is a proved effective method to improve quality of
agricultural product in a greenhouse.
In this study, we proposed an intelligent control system for an aeroponics-based greenhouse, which
consists of data collec-tion/monitoring system, control system, centralized sever, and multiplatform web-based
controlling/monitoring application for agricultural facilities. The prototype system for establishing a low-cost
aeroponics-based greenhouse control system can be designed based on an open-source development board
called Raspberry Pi. The system can be used both locally and over the Internet, which has a large set of
controlling and monitoring function for the greenhouse. The system is proposed to achieve maximum
optimization, control, quality, automation, etc. in an aeroponics-based greenhouse.
Review of the current status of the development, regulation and use of biopes...ILRI
Presented by Teklehaimanot Haileselassie at the Regional Experts Workshop on Development, Regulation and Use of Bio-pesticides in East Africa, Nairobi, Kenya, 22–23 May 2014
Protected cultivation refers to the practice of growing plants in controlled environments such as greenhouses, polyhouses, or tunnels. This method provides protection from adverse weather conditions, pests, and diseases, allowing for extended growing seasons, higher yields, and improved crop quality. It often involves the use of technologies like automated climate control, irrigation systems, and shading to optimize growing conditions and enhance productivity.
The concept and purpose of plant breeding in the modern environmentPaul Gooderham
The concept of plant breeding has been in use since centuries. It is practised across the world by commercial enterprises and government institutions. The increasing requirement of food security has made breeding new crops important.
Smart farming is the use of modern technology in agriculture to improve the efficiency and productivity of farm operations. This includes the use of sensors, robotics, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics to monitor and manage crops and livestock. In order to implement smart farming, farmers must have access to the necessary technology and the knowledge to use it effectively. This may include investing in automated equipment such as tractors and harvesters. As well as building out an infrastructure to support the technology, such as a secure internet connection. Once the necessary infrastructure is in place, farmers can begin using the technology to monitor soil conditions, weather patterns, crop yields, and livestock health. This data can then be used to inform decisions about when and how to grow crops and manage livestock.
Improving Farming Improving life
Introduce sustainable farming practices: Sustainable farming practices help to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemicals. It can help to improve the health of the soil, reduce water pollution, and reduce the risk of harmful runoff into nearby bodies of water.
Invest in water conservation: Water conservation is an important part of sustainable farming. Investing in irrigation systems, water-saving technologies can help farmers to conserve water resources more effectively.
Increase access to education and training: Improving the knowledge and skills of farmers can help to increase agricultural productivity and reduce risks associated with agricultural production. Providing farmers with access to extension services, agricultural training can help to improve life in rural areas.
Improve access to markets: Connecting farmers with local and international markets can help to increase their incomes and improve their quality of life. Connecting farmers with potential buyers can help to reduce the amount of waste in the supply chain and increase the value of their products.
Promote sustainable agriculture: Promoting sustainable agriculture can help to ensure that future generations have access to safe and healthy food.
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1. High technology farming
What is high-technology farming?
High-tech farming mainly refers to agricultural methods using the latest
technology, like hydroponics and aerophonics. That is to say growing veggies in
water or in the air only, without the use of soil. And there’s also orchid farms and
ornamental fish. It’s also called agrotechnology here.
There are minimal physical inputs to the system, but it is capital intensive since
large capital outlay is required to buy specialized equipment, maintenance,
training of labour etc. It’s also a commercial farming system, farmers invest in
them both for local and export markets; technical know-how is a must, for
example, for hydrophonics computers are used to monitor; it is labour-intensive
because of the training of lab technicians, scientists, chemists and farm-hands; it
uses farming technology to increase yields; it has high output and market value
because the so-called hygienic (usually pesticide-free) conditions appeal to all
health-conscious people out there who don't mind paying more; it is dependent
on research and development. Like growing temperate vegetables in a tropical
climate, or genetic engineering developing disease-resistant plants with nice
colours, or transgenic animals.
Characteristics of high-technology farming
It’s the use of science and technology to direct and enhance farming operations.
Development of crop varieties to resist pests and diseases and to increase
yields. Use of weather monitoring systems and selection of crop varieties to
match the specific weather conditions they report. Use of machinery to enable
one man to do more work than 50 men used to do. Using satellite navigation and
UAV equipment to direct and observe crops.
2. Advantages of high-technology farming
Various Agriculture production techniques elaborate to avoid pesticides and
synthetic fertilizers. The line of conduct of organic breeding techniques is to
improve the health state of herd, increase its fruitfulness and its longevity and to
take care of its well-being. This relies on simple principles of common sense: a
varied and healthy organic feeding, breeding conditions without stress
Disadvantages of high technology farming
High-tech farming not only requires a sufficient amount of professional
manpower, the equipment and processing of the high-tech farming is expensive
and tedious. The various types of chemicals and pesticides are dangerous and
harmful to the humans. A recent study has proved that the rise of diseases like
cancer, alzimers etc. are due to the regular usage of high tech foods.