Precision agriculture the future of farming.

314 Pages·2018·23.005 MB·English

by  ANNIE BOBBY ZACHARIAH

PRECISION AGRICULTURE:
THE FUTURE OF FARMING

PRECISION AGRICULTURE:
THE FUTURE OF FARMING
Annie Bobby Zachariah
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Precision Agriculture: The Future of Farming
Annie Bobby Zachariah
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Annie completed her Masters in Agriculture (Horticulture) from Allahabad Ag-
ricultural Institute – Deemed University and qualified Net Exam conducted by
ASRM, New Delhi in 2002.
She has extensive experience in teaching, research and extension activities and
have published few papers and articles for various agriculture journals.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
List of Figures ........................................................................................................ix
Glossary .............................................................................................................xiii
Preface........................................................................ .......................................xxi
Chapter 1 Precision Agriculture: Introduction ...........................................................1
1.1 Background .........................................................................................4
1.2 Defining Precision Agriculture ...........................................................10
Chapter 2 Precision Agriculture: Tools and Methodology ........................................25
2.1 Tools and Technology .........................................................................26
2.2 Types of Remote Sensing ....................................................................33
2.3 Geospatial Technology Plays a Significant Role in Many
Aspects of Precision Farming ..........................................................41
2.4 Strategy-How to Get in Use With Precision Farming ..........................60
Chapter 3 Precision Agriculture: Land Management ................................................63
3.1 Background .......................................................................................64
3.2 Introduction .......................................................................................65
3.3 Basic Components of SSLM ...............................................................73
3.4 The Process of SSLM ..........................................................................75
3.5 Evaluation of SSLM ............................................................................86
3.6 Important Practical Tools in the Process of SSLM ................................87
3.7 Conclusion ........................................................................................90
Chapter 4 Precision Agriculture: Nutrient Management ..........................................91
4.1 Background .......................................................................................92
4.2 Introduction .......................................................................................97
4.3 Plant Nutrients: An Overview ............................................................99
4.4 Site-Specific Nutrient Management: An Overview ...........................106
4.5 Ssnm Approaches ............................................................................120
4.6 Ssnm Of Different Nutrient ..............................................................123
4.7 Calcium And Magnesium Management ...........................................138
4.8 Conclusions .....................................................................................144
Chapter 5 Precision Agriculture: Water Management ...........................................147
5.1 Background .....................................................................................148
5.2 Introduction .....................................................................................150
5.3 Tools And Technologies ....................................................................161
5.4 Irrigation Application Methods.........................................................170
5.5 Conclusions .....................................................................................180
Chapter 6 Precision Agriculture: Weed Management ............................................183
6.1 Background .....................................................................................184
6.2 Introduction .....................................................................................185
6.3 Problem Statement ...........................................................................188
6.4 Site-Specific Weed Management (SSWM) Process ............................198
6.5 Conclusions .....................................................................................205
Chapter 7 Precision Agriculture: Disease and Insect-Pest Management ................207
7.1 Introduction .....................................................................................211
7.2 The Basic Tools of Site-Specific Crop Protection ...............................214
7.3 Site-Specific Crop Protection Process ...............................................220
7.4 Events Of Site-Specific Crop Protection ............................................222
7.5 Site-Specific Plant Diseases Management (SSDM) ............................230
7.6 Site-Specific Insect–Pest Management ..............................................233
7.7 Conclusion ......................................................................................240
Chapter 8 Precision Farming: Challenges and Future Directions ...........................243
8.1 The Expanded Horizon ....................................................................247
8.2 Challenges .......................................................................................248
8.3 Future Directions .............................................................................266
8.4 Conclusions .....................................................................................270
References .............................................................................................273
Index .....................................................................................................285
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