Elementor #1203

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) IN AGRICULTURE

GIS in agriculture relies on technology such as drones and satellites to understand crop position and types, fertilization level, soil status, and related information. With data generated from GIS remote sensing devices and software, farmers can determine the best location for crop planting in the field and make informed decisions on how to improve soil nutrition.

In livestock rearing, GIS software monitors the movement of animals. This, in turn, will help farmers track animals’ health, fertility, or nutrition.

AI/ML & DATA SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY

Agricultural forecasting is made easy when farmers deploy AI/ML & data science technology. The use of 3D laser scanning and spectral imaging/spectral analysis, for example, can help farmers predict weather scenarios and optimize the use of resources required for irrigation, fertilization, and pest control.

Through AI/ML & data science technology, farmers can analyze their fields for the best locations for planting seeds. They can use computer vision to recognize plants’ optimal height, width, and spacing. This data can then be used to optimize their growing methods.

REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE

The World Economic Forum describes regenerative agriculture as the way forward to decarbonize the food system and make farming resilient to climate shocks. This unconventional farming practice work based on five fundamental principles.

• Promote biodiversity through the integration of animals and plants
• Improve soil health by adopting all options that will reduce soil disturbance
• Practice soil conservation by keeping the soil surface covered as much as possible
• Practice crop diversity by growing varieties of crops on the same field
• Maintain living roots by planting perennial crops or cover crops

CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT AGRICULTURE (CEA)

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is a method of cultivating plants in a fully regulated environment. It is also known as ‘vertical farming or indoor farming.’ In this type of cultivation, all the plant’s needs are met by artificially providing them with water, nutrients, and light using hydroponic, aquaponic, and aeroponic techniques.

CEA has proven to reduce some of the challenges faced in conventional farming. For example, it greatly reduces water consumption depending on the farm setup. In fact, some vertical farms use 70% to 95% less water than what’s typically required in traditional outdoor farms.

In addition to optimal water usage, CEA protects plants from adverse weather conditions and helps maximize the use of space for cultivation.