Precision Agriculture

Precision Agriculture: Evolution, Insights and Emerging Trends provides an introduction to the concept of precision agriculture before presenting the latest advancements in technology, showcasing recent research improvements, future trending, and highlighting innovative use of artificial intelligence to promote sustainable agriculture.The book presents basic elements of agronomy, insights on reflectance and remote sensing indices, explanations on the origin of the intra-plot variability of a culture (spatial and temporal), different types of existing sensors, site-specific management and delineating management zones. It further explores yield monitoring, weed and pest control, equipment for variable rate application of inputs within the field, data processing methods, economic profitability of precision farming approaches, and utility for sustainable agriculture.Scientists, researchers, policymakers, graduate and postgraduate students, and engineers in the related fields of agriculture, agronomy, and engineering will benefit from this reference. Presents a complete guide to precision agriculture from start to finish including its economic, commercial, and environmental implications Addresses soil, machinery, plants, irrigation, sensors, UAVs and more Explores current and future technologies in the field Details comprehensive cost-benefit analysis for governments and other policymakers to incentivize and promote precision agriculture technology Includes Summary abstracts, Chapter Outlines, Learning Objectives, Literature Reviews, Case studies, Applications/practical challenges in field, Future Implications and Maps for enhanced understanding