Welcome to Introduction to Precision Agriculture!
2008-01-28
Introduction
Precision agriculture (PA) is a holistic new and developing agricultural system that is progressively changing agriculture in the U.S. and around the world. PA is bringing an information revolution in agriculture based on new technologies. Precise spatial and temporal information and inputs management is increasing significantly (when used appropriately) farm productivity, profitability, sustainability, environmental protection, food safety, and quality of life. PA applies to most agricultural systems and technological management levels.
Students, undergraduate seniors and graduate beginners, will be introduced to essential aspects of the concept: soil/landscape and crop spatial variability; new technologies such as GIS, DEM, GPS, sensors, variable rate machinery, PA software, remote sensing, geostatistics, soil sampling, precision integrated crop management, data acquisition, processing, and management; and socio-economical and e-marketing aspects.