REVIEW OF THE APPLICATIONS OF SATELLITE REMOTE SENSING IN ORGANIC FARMING (PART ІI)

Abstract

The use of remote sensing methods for monitoring, managing, and decision support in agriculture is increasingly intensifying. With the advancement of technologies, they become more accessible, while the quality and security of the obtained data are improving. Striving to improve the quality of the environment and its preservation, expanding the areas occupied by organic farming will allow us to achieve these goals. At the same time, this type of agriculture provides healthy and safe food. For this reason, it is of great importance to start applying satellite data in organic farming as quickly as possible. In Part II of the "Review of the applications of satellite remote sensing in organic farming," we examine the various areas of satellite data application in organic farming. Five different areas of satellite data application in organic farming have been identified, including satellite remote sensing monitoring of weeds, remote sensing of crop stress and irrigation needs, yield forecasting using remote sensing methods and remote sensing monitoring of plant nutrition. From the review conducted, we found that satellite data can significantly support and facilitate the transition to organic farming, adequate fertilization, application in phytosanitary monitoring of crops, and assessment of crop stress.