Precision Farming Soil Fertility and Productivity Aspects

Precision farming involves soil fertility and crop growth monitoring, electronic equipment, remote sensing, global information and positioning systems, computer models, decision support systems, variable-rate technology, and accurate recordkeeping. This book on precision techniques provides valuable information on instrumentation and methodology. It discusses the impact of precision techniques on soil fertility, nutrient dynamics, and crop productivity and highlights the application of GPS techniques to regulate fertilizer supply based on soil nutrient distribution and yield goals set by farmers. The book considers advances and examples from different agroecosystems from all continents.

Introduction IntroductionDefinitions for Precision Farming or Site Specific FarmingMajor Components of Site-Specific Farming Advantages that accrue due to Precision FarmingConstraints to Adoption of Precision FarmingPrecision Farming: Methodology IntroductionSoil Sampling for Precision FarmingSensors and Estimation of Variability within Crop FieldsVariable Rate Technology (VRT): Definitions and ExplanationsPrecision Farming, Soil Nutrient Dynamics and Crop ProductivityIntroductionPrecision Farming influences various aspects of Nutrient DynamicsPrecision Farming and Nutrient Dynamics in the Agroecosystems Precision Farming and Dynamics Soil Organic CarbonPrecision Farming and Bio-fertilizersPrecision Farming and its impact on Soil PropertiesPrecision Irrigation and its impact on Nutrient DynamicsGeographic and Economic aspects of Precision FarmingGeographic aspects of adoption of Precision FarmingEconomic aspects of Precision FarmingPrecision Farming: Summary and Future Course

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