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    Precision Farming: Definition, Concept, Why We Use, Advantages, Mechanism

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    Precision farming is an approach that uses technologies like GPS, GIS, remote sensing, and variable rate technology to tailor crop fertilization, irrigation, and pesticide application to specific parts of a field based on their needs. This helps maximize yields, reduce waste, lower production costs, and minimize environmental impact compared to traditional farming techniques. The key aspects of precision farming involve obtaining detailed information about each plot of land and using that data to make precise management decisions for crops in different areas of the field.

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    Precision farming is an approach that uses technologies like GPS, GIS, remote sensing, and variable rate technology to tailor crop fertilization, irrigation, and pesticide application to specific parts of a field based on their needs. This helps maximize yields, reduce waste, lower production costs, and minimize environmental impact compared to traditional farming techniques. The key aspects of precision farming involve obtaining detailed information about each plot of land and using that data to make precise management decisions for crops in different areas of the field.

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    PRECISION

    FARMING

    Definition , concept ,
    why we use , advantages , mechanism
    Definition - Precision farming is an
    approach where inputs are
    utilized in precise amounts
    to get increased average
    yields, compared to
    traditional cultivation
    techniques.
    Simply , it is about doing the right thing, in
    the right place, in the right way, at the right
    time. Managing crop production inputs
    such as water, seed, fertilizer etc. to
    increase yield, quality, profit, reduce waste
    and becomes eco-friendly.
    Why We Need Precision Farming ?
    In India, one major problem is the small field size. More
    than 58 per cent of operational holdings in the country
    have size less than one hectare.

    In developing economies, 32 percent of food losses


    occur during food production as analyzed by McKinsey
    on FAO data.
    Socio Economic Need for Enhanced Productivity Per Unit of
    Land, Water and Time.

    Environment Pollution

    Because of Increased Use of Fertilizers and Chemicals.

    Precision farming is Essential in Order to Address Poverty


    Alleviation, Enhance Quality of Life & Food Security
    Advantages -

    •Agronomical perspective 
    •Technical perspective
    •Environmental perspective
    •Economic perspective 
    To enhance productivity in agriculture with respect to
    profit.
    Prevents soil degradation in cultivable land.
    Reduction of chemical use in crop production
    Efficient use of water resources
    Dissemination of modern farm practices to improve
    quality, quantity & reduced cost of production in
    agricultural crops
    PRESENT SCENARIO -
    Precision farming is very much talked about in
    developed countries, it is still at a very nascent
    stage in developing countries, including India.

    Space Application Center, ISRO, in


    collaboration with Central Potato Research
    Institute, Shimla has initiated a study on
    exploring the role remote sensing for PF.
    Other Institute in India initiated work on PF are: -

    • Central Potato Research Station - Jalandhar


    (Punjab)
    Role of remote sensing in mapping the variability w.r.t
    space and time

    • MS Swaminathan Research Foundation - Chennai in


    collaboration with NABARD has adopted a village in
    Dindigul district of Tamilnadu for variable rate inputs
    application.
    Precision Farming works on the three fundamental
    elements to be successful and implemented :-

    1.Information
    2.Technology
    3.Management
    Precision agriculture , as the name implies, refers to the
    application of precise and correct amounts of inputs like water,
    fertilizers, pesticides etc. at the correct time to the crop for
    increasing its productivity and maximizing its yields. The use of
    inputs based on the right quantity, at the right time and in the
    right place.

    This type of management is commonly known as “Site-Specific


    Management”.
    TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT -

    Precision Farming is a combination of application of


    different technologies. All these combinations are mutually
    interrelated and responsible for developments.

    The concept of precision farming is strictly based on


    the Global Positioning System (GPS)
    Global Positioning System (GPS):

     It is a set of 24 satellites in the Earth orbit.


     It sends out radio signals that can be processed by a ground receiver
    to determine the geographic position on earth.
     It has a 95% probability that the given position on the earth will be
    within 10-15 meters of the actual position.
     GPS allows precise mapping of the farms and together with
    appropriate software informs the farmer about the status of his crop
    and which part of the farm requires what input such as water or
    fertilizer and/or pesticides etc.
    Some other technologies used in precision farming -

     Geographic Information System (GIS): It is software that imports, exports and


    processes spatially and temporally geographically distributed data.

     Grid Sampling

     Variable Rate Technology (VRT)

     Yield Maps

     Remote Sensors
     Proximate Sensors

     Computer Hardware and Software

     Precision irrigation systems

     Precision farming on arable land


    The policy approach to promote precision farming at farm level  

    •Identify the niche areas for the promotion of crop specific precision
    farming
    •Creation of multidisciplinary teams involving agricultural scientists in
    various fields, engineers, manufacturers and economists to study the
    overall scope of precision agriculture

    •Provide complete technical backup support to the farmers to develop


    pilots or models, which can be replicated on a large scale

    •Creating awareness among farmers about consequences of applying


    imbalanced doses of farm inputs like irrigation, fertilisers, insecticides and
    pesticides
    Tata Kisan Sansar
    The Extension scientist at the Sansar uses the analysis of
    topography, soils, climate, hydrology, cropping systems and crop
    suitability to advise farmers on which crops to grow, how to
    manage his crops, when to sell what (market trends), and which
    fertilizer to use where, etc.

    The goal is to maximize the yield from each farmer's landholding


    by using inputs as per Site Specific Requirements of the growing
    Crops.
    Drawbacks of precision farming

     High cost
     Lack of technical expertise knowledge and technology
     Not applicable or difficult/costly for small land holdings
     Heterogeneity of cropping systems and market imperfections
    Summary
    Precision farming is the adoption of highly precise set of practices that uses
    technology to cater to the needs of individual plots and crops. Big data analytics
    software (SaaS) such as CropIn or robots such as drones can be used to get detailed
    information of plot, soil type, suitable crops, irrigation and fertilizer needs. The
    information obtained is used to tailor a very unerring selection of crops, fertilizer
    quantity and watering needs. Precision agriculture helps farmers live a debt free life
    as production cost and losses are reduced and overall environmental impact is also
    minimized.

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