Naslov (eng)

Precision Agriculture Integrating Tools for Sustainable and High-Quality Food Production

Autor

Rajković, Miloš

Publisher

Opis (eng)

Precision agriculture (PA) revolutionizes modern farming by integrating advanced technologies to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and food quality. Tools such as remote sensing, GPS, GIS, soil and crop sensors, variable rate technology (VRT), automation, robotics, data analytics, and smart irrigation systems collectively optimize resource use and improve crop management. Remote sensing and drones provide real-time data on crop health, soil conditions, and water usage through satellite imagery and aerial photography. This early detection capability enables timely interventions like pest control and disease management, crucial for maintaining crop health and yield. GPS and GIS create detailed field maps, facilitating precision planting, fertilizing, and harvesting. These technologies ensure accurate input application, minimizing waste and maximizing productivity. Soil and crop sensors offer insights into soil properties and crop conditions, informing decisions about nutrient application and irrigation. Real-time data collection enhances soil fertility and crop health. VRT refines input application by adjusting rates based on sensor and map data, ensuring efficient use of fertilizers and pesticides, reducing environmental impact, and improving crop uniformity and productivity. Automation and robotics bring precision and efficiency to farming operations. Autonomous machinery and robots perform tasks such as planting, weeding, and harvesting with high accuracy, reducing labor costs and human error. These technologies are especially beneficial in challenging conditions. Data analytics and machine learning analyze vast amounts of agricultural data, providing predictive insights to optimize farming practices and manage risks. These tools enhance decision-making and adaptability, increasing the resilience of farming systems. Smart irrigation systems with sensors and controllers optimize water use, ensuring precise delivery, conserving water, and improving crop quality. The synergistic benefits of these technologies create a holistic system that enhances sustainability, efficiency, resilience, and food quality. PA reduces resource usage, minimizes environmental footprint, and improves crop outcomes, ensuring food security and sustainability for future generations. In conclusion, precision agriculture embodies a transformative approach to farming, combining advanced technologies to create a sustainable and efficient agricultural system. By adopting PA tools, farmers can achieve higher productivity, better environmental stewardship, and improved crop quality, addressing modern agricultural challenges and contributing to global food security.

Jezik

engleski

Datum

2024

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Radovi nastavnika i saradnika Instituta za proučavanje lekovitog bilja "Dr Josif Pančić"