Precision Agriculture

Basics

• The application of Data Collection and Analysis Based Optimization to Agriculture
• Mainly uses GIS utilizing Satellite Imaging , Aerial Imagery (Often from ROVs ) , In-Soil Sensors, and In-Vehicle Sensors
• This is then used to determine
  • Nutrient Deficiencies
  • Water Needs
  • Pest and Weed Amounts, and Locations
• This allows for:
  • Increased Yeilds
  • Less inputs such as
    • Fertilizer
    • Pesticide
• Also complements the development of new Crop Varieties via getting more specific data on things such as Drought Tolerance, etc

External Links

• The Wikipedia Page on Precision Agriculture
• A Video Summary of The Concept (Along with Plant Factories , Genetic Engineering of crops, and Alternative Protiens) by the Youtube Channel "TDC"