Precision farming (“PF”) is a farming management concept based on observing, measuring and responding to crop variability all to provide information to farmers in order to improve yields and use water smartly.
PF often uses various techniques in combination to achieve its goals:
- High precision positioning systems (like GPS) that drive farm technology navigation systems.
- Automated steering systems that enable farm mechanical systems
- Geomapping used to produce maps that detail soil type, with nutrient and pesticide levels
- Sensors and remote sensing that collect data from a distance to evaluating soil and crop health
- Integrated electronic communications between components in a system
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