An Introduction to Precision Farming

Description

The use of spatial data for record keeping, spatial analysis for decision-making, and modeling of prescription maps for variable rate applications are all covered in detail by precision agriculture. It gives a general introduction to precision farming concepts and the equipment used in the system. Precision farming is a new, significant hi-tech approach to agricultural activities that has the potential to revolutionize the industry. With this new technology, farmers can produce highly accurate maps of different types that specify crucial details, like the need for fertilizer at a certain field location. Act appropriately at the appropriate time, location, and place in precision farming or precision agriculture is essential. Managing inputs for agricultural production, such as water, seed, fertilizer, etc., to improve yield, quality, and profit, reduce waste, and become environmentally friendly. Precision farming aims to increase the accuracy of agricultural applications by matching agricultural inputs and practices to crop and agro-climatic conditions. Precision farming and precision ag are other terms for precision agriculture. Perhaps the simplest way to comprehend precision agriculture is to think of it as anything that makes farming more precise and controlled regarding rearing livestock and growing crops. The utilization of information technology and various tools, including GPS guidance, control systems, sensors, robots, drones, autonomous vehicles, variable rate technology, GPS-based soil sampling, automated hardware, telematics, and software, is crucial to this farm management strategy. This book covers various topics related to precision farming, but it focuses on explaining and teaching one crucial and challenging component of the practice.