Precision Agriculture

Definition

Precision agriculture is a farming management concept that uses technology to observe, measure, and respond to variability in crops. It aims to optimize returns on inputs while preserving resources.

Analogy

Think of precision agriculture like a GPS system for farming. Just as a GPS can guide you turn by turn, precision agriculture guides farmers in making precise decisions about planting, fertilizing, and harvesting crops based on data collected from their fields.

Related terms

Geospatial Technology: This refers to equipment used in visualization, measurement, and analysis of earth's features, typically involving such systems as GPS (global positioning systems), GIS (geographical information systems), and RS (remote sensing).

Variable Rate Technology (VRT): This is a type of precision agriculture technology that allows machinery to apply different amounts of input in real-time across the field.

Yield Monitoring: This involves the use of technology to record yield data during harvest and analyze it later for decision-making purposes.