What is precision agriculture? Smart farming || satellite farming
The English word precise means accurate or right or exact
Definition of Precision Agriculture (PA)
“It is the technique of applying the right amount of input (fertilizer,pesticides,seeds ,water etc) at the right location at the right time to enhance production ,decrease input, and/or protect the environment.”
PA is also known as
Satellite agriculture
Satellite crop management
Site specific crop management
And smart farming
Precision farming aims to reduce a farmer’s expenditure by minimising the need for things like fertilizer, water, pesticides,herbicides etc.
TOOLS AND TECHNIQUE IN PRECISION FARMING
1) Global Positioning System
2) Geographic information system
3) Grid sampling
4) Variable rate technology
5) yield maps and yield monitoring
6) Remate sensing
7) Proximal sensors
8) Computer hardware and software
9) Auto guidance system
Pierre Robert is often regarded as father of precision farming
This video will be helpful for any agriculture related exam.
By Dr. Geeta B. Pandey
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