Precision Farming - A New Technique for Horticultural Crops
Himani Biharilal Patel
Dept. of Vegetable Science, ASPEE College of Horticulture & Forestry, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari - 396 450 (Gujarat), INDIA
DOI: NIL
Keywords: GIS, GPS, Precision Farming
Abstract
Precision farming involves the application of technologies and principles to manage spatial and temporal variability associated with all the aspects of agricultural production for improving crop performance and environmental qualities. In short it means adding the right amount of treatment at the right time and the right location within a field. Philosophy behind the precision farming is that production inputs (seed, fertilizer, chemicals, etc.) should be applied as needed and where needed for the economic production. About 17 Precision Farming Development Centers (PFDC) have been established in different agro-climatic region. In this article, what is precision farming, development of precision farming, its importance, steps, different tools, application of precision farming, precision plant protection measures, constraints and future thrust are discussed, which can be used in future point of view.
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