Author(s):

Dr. Satya Narayan

Abstract: The important drivers that influence the intention to embrace Precision Agriculture (PA) technologies are identified in this review. Rather than using the traditional whole-field approach, precision agriculture involves the integration of new technologies such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and Remote Sensing (RS) to allow farm producers to manage within-field variability to maximise the cost-benefit ratio. Variable Rate Technology (VRT), which is available with farm instruments like fertiliser or pesticide applicators and yield monitors, has advanced quickly, fostering the expansion of precision agriculture. Site-specific management allows farmers to cut inputs while increasing outputs, which is appealing to them both. Simultaneously, by reducing inputs, fertiliser and pesticide run-off is reduced, enhancing the agro-environmental ecosystem's state. Many precision agricultural applications use remote sensing data, such as pre-growth soil fertility and moisture studies, crop growth and growth detractant monitoring (crop scouting), and yield forecasting. Although precision agriculture's adoption and expansion has been quick, some fundamental needs are required to completely develop and use this technology. Continued research and development of algorithms for radiometric and geometric correction of remote sensing data, as well as information extraction, are among these requirements. Additionally, timely, cost-effective remote sensing data or derived value-added products are required, as is the creation of decision support systems or other expert systems that integrate GIS, GPS, and RS technologies in a user-friendly manner. A following training and technology transfer programme is also required to speed up the acceptance and deployment of this technology in the agri-business sector.

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