When Circuits Grow Food: The Ever-Present Analog Electronics Driving Modern Agriculture
Analog electronics, i.e., circuits that process continuously varying signals, have quietly powered the backbone of agricultural automation long before the advent of modern digital technologies. Yet, the accelerating focus on digitalization, IoT, and AI in precision agriculture has largely overshadowed the enduring, indispensable role of analog components in sensing, signal conditioning, power conversion, and actuation. This paper provides a comprehensive state-of-the-art review of analog electronics applied to agricultural systems. It revisits historical milestones, from early electroculture and soil-moisture instrumentation to modern analog front-ends for biosensing and analog electronics for alternatives source of energy and weed control. Emphasis is placed on how analog electronics enable real-time, low-latency, and energy-efficient interfacing with the physical world, a necessity in farming contexts where ruggedness, simplicity, and autonomy prevail. By mapping the trajectory from electroculture experiments of the 18th-century to 21st-century transimpedance amplifiers, analog sensor nodes, and low-noise instrumentation amplifiers in agri-robots, this work argues that the true technological revolution in agriculture is not purely digital but lies in the symbiosis of analog physics and biological processes.
- Research Article
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- 10.2174/0126662558296394240902040727
- Sep 18, 2024
- Recent Advances in Computer Science and Communications
IoT technology has triggered a revolutionary transformation across various industries, with agriculture being no exception. Smart farming, the integration of IoT in farming, has led to a complete overhaul of traditional agricultural practices by seamlessly combining sensor networks, data analytics, and automation. This comprehensive review aims to explore the diverse contributions of IoT in agriculture, synthesising insights from a wide range of research papers. The analysis delves into the multifaceted applications of IoT in farming, assessing its profound impact on productivity, resource management, environmental sustainability, and the challenges faced during implementation. By merging advanced sensor networks with data analytics, IoT in agriculture has given rise to intelligent farming practices, empowering farmers to make data-driven decisions and optimize their operations. Utilizing sensors to monitor soil moisture, temperature, and nutrient levels, along with advanced analytics, allows farmers to make real-time adjustments, thus maximizing crop yield and quality. Resource management has also been greatly affected by IoT in agriculture. The adoption of precision agriculture techniques enables farmers to precisely administer water, fertilizers, and pesticides, minimizing wastage and reducing the environmental footprint of conventional agricultural practices. Efficient resource use enhances agricultural sustainability and contributes to cost reduction and increased profitability for farmers. Moreover, the integration of IoT technology in agriculture holds great promise for fostering environmental sustainability. Farmers can proactively detect early signs of pest infestations or diseases by deploying IoT-based monitoring systems, facilitating timely intervention and reducing the need for excessive chemical treatments. This environmentally friendly approach helps preserve biodiversity, minimize soil and water pollution, and promote eco-conscious agricultural practices. Despite the numerous advantages, IoT implementation in agriculture does pose particular challenges. Connectivity issues, data security and privacy concerns, and the initial high costs of IoT deployment are among the primary obstacles faced by farmers. Addressing these challenges requires collaboration among stakeholders, including researchers, policymakers, and technology providers, to develop sustainable solutions that can facilitate the broader adoption of IoT in agriculture. In conclusion, this review paper sheds light on the immense potential of IoT technology in transforming the agricultural landscape. Smart farming, through IoT integration, paves the way toward sustainable food production, increased productivity, and efficient resource management. However, overcoming the challenges and ensuring seamless IoT integration is vital to fully harnessing this groundbreaking technology's benefits in agricultureIoT technology has triggered a revolutionary transformation across various industries, with agriculture being no exception. Smart farming, the integration of IoT in farming, has led to a complete overhaul of traditional agricultural practices by seamlessly combining sensor networks, data analytics, and automation. This comprehensive review aims to explore the diverse contributions of IoT in agriculture, synthesising insights from a wide range of research papers. The analysis delves into the multifaceted applications of IoT in farming, assessing its profound impact on productivity, resource management, environmental sustainability, and the challenges faced during implementation. By merging advanced sensor networks with data analytics, IoT in agriculture has given rise to intelligent farming practices, empowering farmers to make data-driven decisions and optimize their operations. Utilizing sensors to monitor soil moisture, temperature, and nutrient levels, along with advanced analytics, allows farmers to make real-time adjustments, thus maximizing crop yield and quality. Resource management has also been greatly affected by IoT in agriculture. The adoption of precision agriculture techniques enables farmers to precisely administer water, fertilizers, and pesticides, minimizing wastage and reducing the environmental footprint of conventional agricultural practices. Efficient resource use enhances agricultural sustainability and contributes to cost reduction and increased profitability for farmers. Moreover, the integration of IoT technology in agriculture holds great promise for fostering environmental sustainability. Farmers can proactively detect early signs of pest infestations or diseases by deploying IoT-based monitoring systems, facilitating timely intervention and reducing the need for excessive chemical treatments. This environmentally friendly approach helps preserve biodiversity, minimize soil and water pollution, and promote eco-conscious agricultural practices. Despite the numerous advantages, IoT implementation in agriculture does pose particular challenges. Connectivity issues, data security and privacy concerns, and the initial high costs of IoT deployment are among the primary obstacles faced by farmers. Addressing these challenges requires collaboration among stakeholders, including researchers, policymakers, and technology providers, to develop sustainable solutions that can facilitate the broader adoption of IoT in agriculture. In conclusion, this review paper sheds light on the immense potential of IoT technology in transforming the agricultural landscape. Smart farming, through IoT integration, paves the way toward sustainable food production, increased productivity, and efficient resource management. However, overcoming the challenges and ensuring seamless IoT integration is vital to fully harnessing this groundbreaking technology's benefits in agriculture
- Research Article
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- 10.1108/jadee-02-2025-0083
- Apr 17, 2025
- Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies
PurposeIn the 21st century, the agricultural and food industries have faced the critical challenge of meeting the needs of a rapidly growing global population. Food production is estimated to increase by 70% by 2050, thus supporting this growth. Limited farmland availability, unpredictable climate conditions and widespread food insecurity make this challenge even more difficult. This study examines how advanced digital technologies can help address challenges in the agricultural sector.Design/methodology/approachA comprehensive bibliometric analysis examines agricultural digitalisation trends from 2013 to 2022.FindingsThe study uncovers promising trend-developed regions, such as Europe, Germany, the UK and the United States, at the forefront of digital agricultural practices. The analysis underscores the transformative power of digitalization in agriculture, with technologies such as artificial intelligence, smart farming, big data reshaping strategies, enhancing connectivity and fostering transparency. This study underscores the need for responsible innovation, inclusive development and targeted policies to harness the full potential of digitalization, ensuring sustainability and equity in the agricultural sector. It also identifies emerging trends like Industry 4.0 and precision livestock farming as pivotal components of agriculture in the digital age.Research limitations/implicationsThis study offers insights into the digitalization of agriculture through bibliometric analysis, but it has limitations. It relies solely on published literature and trends and lacks real-world data and empirical case studies. Future research should incorporate secondary data and case studies to determine the significance of adapting digital agriculture to help overcome various obstacles in agriculture.Originality/valueSeveral researchers have examined the use of technologies, such as UAVs, IoT, machine learning and other advancements in agriculture. Recent studies have highlighted the digital agriculture revolution, emphasizing IoT, SSM, CSA, RS and AI in Agriculture 4.0. These studies offer a comprehensive roadmap for the digital agriculture revolution, covering performance analysis and scientific mapping.
- Research Article
- 10.22452/jat.vol19no1.16
- Jun 30, 2024
- Journal of Al-Tamaddun
Islamic civilization witnessed an extraordinary agricultural revolution that played an important role in shaping the socio-economic landscape. The aim of this abstract is to provide an overview of this revolution, exploring the main drivers, impacts, and changes that occurred. This research was carried out using qualitative method. This method involves a library study which is a comprehensive literature review about the agricultural revolution in Islamic civilization and its connection with modern times. The agricultural revolution in Islamic civilization emerged during the Islamic Golden Age (8th to 14th centuries), characterized by advances in various fields of knowledge, including agriculture. One of the main factors behind this agricultural revolution was the development and spread of new cultivation systems. This system not only increases agricultural productivity but also facilitates the expansion of cultivated areas in arid and semi-arid areas. Islamic agricultural practices also produced Islamic scientists such as Ibn al-Awwam who studied plants, soil fertility, and agronomy, which led to the introduction of new plant varieties and better planting techniques. Their scientific discoveries and experiments laid the foundation for modern agricultural science. In addition, the connection of the agricultural revolution in Islamic civilization with modern agriculture lies in its sustainable and efficient techniques. Emphasis on irrigation management, crop conservation, and the use of technology in line with approaches such as precision agriculture, conservation agriculture, and sustainable farming methods. In conclusion, the agricultural revolution in Islamic civilization has a great connection with modern agriculture. By taking the lessons of the Islamic agricultural revolution, we can strive to improve management in cultivation, technological innovation, and increase production in our efforts to create a resilient and productive agricultural system for the future.
- Book Chapter
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- 10.1016/b978-012088405-6/50003-0
- Jan 1, 2006
- Power Electronics And Motor Drives
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Perspective
- Book Chapter
1
- 10.1201/9781003299059-1
- May 5, 2022
There is an urgent need to stabilise the field of agriculture in order to feed a rising global population and alleviate a declining economy. Indulging the smart technologies of scientific advancements into agriculture is a wise approach to remedy this situation. Various studies have proven that smart technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and robotics can be applied to almost all the steps of agriculture, from seed or crop selection to marketing, farm management and monitoring, yield prediction, pest and weed control, harvesting, and storing, and can increase the efficiency of almost all of these processes. These technological advancements have led to a period of revolution in agriculture and currently have been paid more attention. Even though efficiency could be increased with the involvement of such smart technologies in advanced farming, there are various problems in implementing and commercializing them. Therefore, this review is an attempt to summarize the various applications of AI, IoT, and robotics in various phases of agriculture, the challenges in implementing and incorporating the technologies, and recommendations for the future.
- Research Article
- 10.46402/2021.02.14
- Dec 10, 2021
- Samvakti Journal of Research in Information Technology
Internet of the Things is game changing technology that symbolizes future of the communications and computing’s. IoT is being utilized in a variety of fields, including smart homes, intelligent traffic management, and smart cities. IoT has broad range of applications and may be used in almost any sector. The applications of IoT in agriculture is the subject of this article.
- Conference Article
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- 10.1109/icirca.2018.8597264
- Jul 1, 2018
IoT is a revolutionary technology that represents the future of communication & computing. These days IoT is used in every field like smart homes, smart traffic control smart cities etc. The area of implementation of IoT is vast and can be implemented in every field. This paper is about the implementation of IoT in Agriculture. IoT helps in better crop management, better resource management, cost efficient agriculture, improved quality and quantity, crop monitoring and field monitoring etc. can be done. The IoT sensors used in proposed model are air temperature sensor, soil pH sensor, soil moisture sensor, humidity sensor, water volume sensor etc. In this paper I surveyed typical agriculture methods used by farmers these days and what are the problems they face, I visited poly houses for further more information about new technologies in farming. The proposed model is a simple architecture of IoT sensors that collect information and send it over the Wi-Fi network to the server, there server can take actions depending on the information.
- Research Article
- 10.47392/irjash.2020.30
- Jun 28, 2020
- International Research Journal on Advanced Science Hub
In olden days our ancestors followed an effective seasonal method for traditional agriculture. But due to changes in the climatic conditions and natural disasters, the seasonal method is not working effectively nowadays. Internet of Things is trying to do smart farming and it’s becoming a trend now. But, research shows that the smart farming is degrading the quality of farming and agriculture. In order to provide a quality farming, we propose a new dynamic clustering and data gathering system for harnessing the IoT in agriculture. This paper provides a new IoT based Smart Farming using Hybrid Monitoring System called the AgriGeek, supported with a mobile interfaced application which improves the efficiency of smart farming. AgriGeek helps the farmers to remotely monitor and control their farmland, harvested crops and farming equipment through mobile phones. A well-connected farming network has been created for knowledge sharing among the farmers by measuring agri-related information like temperature, humidity, soil PH, soil nutrition levels and water level, which helps us to do the traditional agriculture via smart farming.
- Research Article
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- 10.1109/access.2024.3471647
- Jan 1, 2024
- IEEE Access
Smart agriculture or precision farming is a rapidly evolving multidisciplinary field encompassing knowledge from agriculture, technology, data science, and environmental science to name a few. Amidst the large number of recent research publications related to smart agriculture and intelligent farming practices, a need arises to summarize their findings in a single consolidated review article. This work endeavors to summarize recent key technologies and applications of smart agriculture, delineate the prevalent challenges it faces, highlight its publicly available datasets for adoption, and offer some policy guidelines for stakeholders, assisting them in making informed decisions regarding technology adoption and investment. We conclude that smart agriculture can potentially revolutionize the agricultural sector, provided we overcome the challenges by ensuring effective collaboration among stakeholders, a strong infrastructure, digital literacy, adoption incentives, data privacy, interoperability, favorable policy frameworks, and continuous research and development.
- Research Article
- 10.5073/jka.2018.458.058
- Jan 29, 2018
- Julius-Kühn-Archiv
Weed control by precision farming is recommended both by economic and ecological reasons. It is still unclear whether precision weed control favours the emergence of herbicide resistant biotypes. To investigate this, the cellular automaton model of Sandt et al. (2008) for the simulation of precision weed control was extended to resistant biotypes and their genetic interactions. The model is capable of simulating the emergence of resistant biotypes in dependence of weed control thresholds, application rates and initial distribution of biotypes. Examples are shown for the case of polygenic inheritance of resistance involving three loci and thus 27 biotypes. Preliminary simulation results hint that precision farming can delay the emergence of resistance at high weed control thresholds.
- Front Matter
- 10.1088/1755-1315/1160/1/011001
- Apr 1, 2023
- IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
The 2nd Agrifood System International Conference (ASIC) Professor Jurnalis Kamil Convention Hall, Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia, 8-9 November 2022“Research advancement and innovations in agroecology and smart agrifood systems.”The 2nd Agrifood System International Conference (ASIC 2022) was successfully held on 8-9 November 2022. Due to the covid-19 pandemic, this event was held virtually via the zoom platform, directly from Professor Jurnalis Kamil Convention Hall, Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. This event was organized by the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Andalas, Indonesia, and became a part of the event to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the faculty. The theme of the ASIC 2022 was: “Research advancement and innovations in agroecology and smart agrifood systems.”There have been numerous revolutions in agriculture, which have improved competency and led to record-breaking yields and gains. The latest process is “smart farming,” contributing to humanity’s survival and future prosperity. Smart farming presents numerous prospects for pervasive interconnection and database computer technology as part of Industry 4.0. Smart farming is the idea of agricultural practice in a creative manner while utilizing cutting-edge technology to improve the quantity and quality of agricultural goods. New methods to assure global food safety are part of the future of the food manufacturing industry. It enables farmers to boost yields more effectively and efficiently. Fertilizers, labor, seeds, and water are just a few resources that can be saved. Smart farming has supporting applications, including land management, selection of varieties, minimizing synthetic fertilizers and pesticide inputs, and replacing them with environmentally friendly inputs. Research and related technological innovations have been carried out but have yet to be adopted and properly integrated.The main objective of this conference was to provide a venue for exchanging knowledge, scientific advancement, and innovative ideas among researchers, academicians, governments, and organizations. The scope includes plant breeding and crop production, soil management, plant protection and food safety, the socio-economic of agriculture and natural resources, and all topics related to agriculture. The committee received more than two hundred paper abstracts coming from 46 institutions, national and international. We encourage student presenters from undergraduate to doctoral programs to present their papers; hence, around 25% of abstracts come from them.The conference program was divided into two main segments: plenary and parallel. The plenary session invited 13 speakers from within and outside the country and was attended by 610 participants during the two days’ activities. On behalf of the committee, we greatly appreciate the seven speakers contributing and sharing their knowledge at this event: Dr. Silvain R Perret, Scientific Director of CIRAD, France; Mr. Pierre Ferrand from FAO, Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific; Prof. Norman Uphoff, SRI Scientist from Cornell University, USA; Dr. Jauhar Ali, Rice hybrid breeder from IRRI, Philippines; Dr. Trevor A. Jackson, Plant protection scientist from IAPPS/ Coordinator Region XII; Prof. Shamshuddin Jusop, Soil Science Scientist from UPM, Malaysia; and Dr. Wahono: Drone creator from UMM, Indonesia. We also introduced five invited speakers from the Faculty of Agriculture: Dr. Irawati Chaniago - Crop Production; Dr. Dini Hervani - Plant Breeding; Dr. Eka Candra Lina - Plant Protection; Dr. Yuerlita - Socio-economics of Agriculture; Dr. Hery Bachrizal Tanjung - Agricultural Extension. In addition, we have provided an online workshop conducted as a side event on successfully publishing an article in IOP-EES Proceeding.Finally, let me express my sincere gratitude to all presenters, participants, and committee members who contributed significantly to this event’s success. Special thanks go to the Rector of Universitas Andalas and the head of the research institute and community service of Universitas Andalas for all the support during the event. We hope to deliver the 3rd ASIC in 2024.Warmest regards, Dr. My Syahrawati Chairperson of the Organizing Committee List of Documentations, Conference Committee, Conference Schedule, Parallel Schedule, List of Presenters are available in this Pdf.
- Single Book
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- 10.1201/9781482277968
- Sep 6, 2006
* About the Editor * Contributors * Foreword (M. S. Swaminathan) * Preface * Acknowledgments * PART I: PRINCIPLES, TECHNOLOGIES, AND MANAGEMENT ISSUES * Chapter 1. Precision Agriculture: An Overview (Ancha Srinivasan) * Introduction * Basics of Precision Agriculture * Tools for Implementation of Precision Agriculture * Current Status, Uncertainties, and Future Trends * Epilogue * Chapter 2. The Role of Technology in the Emergence and Current Status of Precision Agriculture (John V. Stafford) * The Beginnings of Precision Agriculture * The Basis for Precision Agriculture: Information Technology * Spatial Location * Basics of GPS * Information Acquisition: Sensors * Crop Condition * Weed Detection * Grain Yield * Grain Quality * Environment * Assembling and Interpreting Information * Utilizing Information: Application and Control * Agrochemicals * Patch Spraying: Philosophy of Approach * Fertilizers * The Role of Precision Agriculture in the Future of Agriculture-Technological Developments * Chapter 3. Soil Sensors for Precision Farming (Sakae Shibusawa) * Introduction * Current Developments and Use of Soil Sensors * Future Development and Prospects * Conclusions * Chapter 4. Site-Specific Nutrient Management: Objectives, Current Status, and Future Research Needs (Silvia Haneklaus and Ewald Schnug) * Introduction * Origins of SSNM * Data Sources for SSNM * Decision Making for SSNM * SSNM for Different Nutrient Sources * Interaction of SSNM with Other PA Measures in the Field * Quality Aspects * Economic, Ecological, and Social Impacts of SSNM * Future Research Needs * Chapter 5. Precision Water Management: Current Realities, Possibilities, and Trends (Carl R. Camp, E. John Sadler, and Robert G. Evans) * Introduction * Current Status * Irrigation Application and System Control * Auxiliary System Components * Management Zones * Applications and Justifications * Current Trends * Cost-Benefit Issues * Future Directions * Conclusions * Chapter 6. Site-Specific Weed Management (Roland Gerhards and Svend Christensen) * Introduction * Weed Distribution in the Field * Stability of Weed Populations * Weed Monitoring * Decision Making * Site-Specific Herbicide Application * Site-Specific Weed Control * Future Directions * Chapter 7. Site-Specific Management of Crop Diseases (Karsten D. Bjerre, Lise N. Jorgensen, and Jorgen E. Olesen) * Introduction * The Disease Management Arena * IPM Strategies for Disease Control * Site-Specific Disease Control: The Next Step in the Evolution of Disease Management * Effects of Diseases and Spatial Variability on Crop Growth * Technology for Site-Specific Disease Management * Perspectives * Chapter 8. Site-Specific Management of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes (Robert A. Dunn, Jimmy R. Rich, and Richard E. Baird) * Introduction * General Nematode Biology * Diagnosing Nematode Problems * Principles of Nematode Management--Nonchemical * Nematicides * Variable-Rate Nematicide Application * Chapter 9. Site-Specific Measurement and Management of Grain Quality (Piet Reyns, Josse De Baerdemaeker, Ludo Vanongeval, and Maarten Geypens) * Introduction * Quality Factors and Their Measurement * On-Line Quality Measurements * Influence of Plant Nutrition on the Quality of Cereal Crops * Grain Quality and Crop Management * Site-Specific Crop Quantity and Quality Management * Conclusions * PART II: APPLICATIONS IN CROPS AND CROPPING SYSTEMS * Chapter 10. Site-Specific Rice Management (Alvaro Roel, G. Stuart Pettygrove, and Richard E. Plant) * Introduction * Quantifying Spatial Variability and Its Causes * Discussion * Chapter 11. Precision Agriculture Management Progress and Prospects for Corn/Soybean Systems in the Midwestern United States (Thomas S. Colvin) * Introduction * Experimentation in Central Iowa * Availability of Yield Monitors and Site-Specific Soil Testing * Other Benefits of Yield Monitors * Status of Soil Sampling * Profitability * Environmental Issues * The Human Side of Precision Agriculture * The Need for Future Research * Chapter 12. Site-Specific Management of Cotton Production in the United States (Richard M. Johnson, Judith M. Bradow, and Anne F. Wrona) * Introduction * Soil Informational Layer * Crop Informational Layer * Remote Sensing Informational Layer * Integration of Informational Layers * Acceptance of Site-Specific Management by Cotton Producers * Chapter 13. Potential of Precision Farming with Potatoes (Colin McKenzie and Shelley A. Woods) * Introduction * Nutrient Management * Remote Sensing * Nematodes * Insects * Weed Control * Harvesting and Seeding Equipment * Soil Salinity * Field Scale Experimentation * Problems Hindering the Adoption of Precision Farming by the Potato Industry * Conclusions * Chapter 14. Site-Specific Management in Sugarbeet (David W. Franzen) * Properties of Sugarbeet Favorable to Site-Specific Nutrient Management * Zone Management of Nutrients * Profitability of Using Site-Specific Nitrogen Management in Sugarbeet * Use of Imagery from Sugarbeet to Modify Nitrogen Recommendations to Subsequent Crops * Conclusions * Chapter 15. Application of Remote Sensing and Ecosystem Modeling in Vineyard Management (Ramakrishna R. Nemani, Lee F. Johnson, and Michael A. White) * Introduction * The Vineyard As an Ecosystem * Tools in Vineyard Management * Conclusions * Chapter 16. Site-Specific Management from a Cropping System Perspective (David E. Clay, Sharon A. Clay, and Gregg Carlson) * Introduction * Understanding Yield Variability * Managing Yield Variability * Conclusions * PART III: CURRENT STATUS * Chapter 17. Africa (W. T. (Wimpie) Nell, Ntsikane Maine, and P. M. Basson) * Introduction * Climatic Conditions * Background of Agriculture * Site-Specific Management * Precision Agriculture * Constraints in the Adoption of Precision Agriculture and Site-Specific Management Technologies * Research on Precision Agriculture in South Africa * Prospects for Precision Agriculture * Chapter 18. Asia (Ancha Srinivasan) * Introduction * Spatial Variability in Asian Farms * Drivers and Opportunities for Adoption of Precision Farming * Current Status in Selected Countries * Constraints and Approaches for Adoption * Implications for Adoption in Asia * Future Action * Conclusions * Chapter 19. Australia (Simon E. Cook, Matthew L. Adams, Robert G. V. Bramley, and Brett M. Whelan) * Introduction * What Precision Agriculture Means in Australia * Demand for Precision Agriculture in Australia: The Battle for Sustainability Needs Accurate and Relevant Information * Methods Used in Australia * Applications in the Grains, Cotton, Wine, and Sugar Industries * Impediments to Adoption * Conclusions * Chapter 20. Europe (Simon Blackmore, Hans W. Greipentrog, Soren M. Pedersen, and Spyros Fountas) * Introduction * The Current Situation in European Farming * Precision Farming Research in Europe * Variability and Management * Technology-Led Opportunities * Issues of Adoption and Farmer Attitudes * Future Research * Conclusions * Chapter 21. Argentina (Rodolfo Bongiovanni and Jess Lowenberg-DeBoer) * Introduction * Argentine Agriculture * Current Status * Factors That Favor Adoption * Factors That Discourage Adoption * Prospects * Challenges * Chapter 22. Brazil (Glaucio Roloff and Daniele Focht) * Introduction * A Brief History of Precision Agriculture in Brazil * Precision Agriculture on Highly Weathered Soils * Managing Variability * Precision Agriculture for Specific Crops * Conclusions * Index * Reference Notes Included
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- 10.1590/s0100-83582008000400010
- Jan 1, 2008
- Planta Daninha
Procurou-se relacionar alguns aspectos importantes da biologia e do manejo das plantas daninhas infestantes em áreas cultivadas sob sistema de plantio direto, com o objetivo de mostrar que a viabilidade deste plantio depende do controle eficiente das plantas daninhas. Nesse sistema de cultivo ocorrem algumas espécies de plantas daninhas comumente não observadas no sistema convencional, sendo essas constatações relacionadas ao não-revolvimento do solo, favorecendo o desenvolvimento de espécies de plantas daninhas perenes, e às alterações nas condições de temperatura e incidência de luz no interior do solo, influenciando os mecanismos de dormência das sementes de algumas espécies. A estratégia adequada para o controle das plantas daninhas em plantio direto exige conhecimento da dinâmica populacional do banco de sementes do solo e deve reunir métodos integrados de controle para reduzir o uso de herbicidas. A liberação de substâncias alelopáticas de algumas culturas de cobertura e o efeito supressor da camada de palha são medidas importantes para integrar ao controle químico das plantas daninhas. Entretanto, deve-se atentar para os efeitos negativos sobre algumas espécies de plantas cultivadas. As pesquisas na área de biologia das plantas daninhas e alelopatia das culturas de cobertura, associadas com a tecnologia de aplicação de herbicidas e a agricultura de precisão, poderão contribuir para a otimização do controle das plantas daninhas em áreas de plantio direto.
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- 10.1051/bioconf/202412501004
- Jan 1, 2024
- BIO Web of Conferences
Weeds have the potential to cause significant damage to agricultural fields, so the development of weed detection and automatic weed control in these areas is very important. Weed detection based on RGB images allows more efficient management of crop fields, reducing production costs and increasing yields. Conventional weed control methods can often be time-consuming and costly. It can also cause environmental damage through overuse of chemicals. Automated weed detection and control technologies enable precision agriculture, where weeds are accurately identified and targeted, minimizing chemical use and environmental impact. Overall, weed detection and automated weed control represent a significant step forward in agriculture, helping farmers to reduce production costs, increase crop safety, and develop more sustainable agricultural practices. Thanks to technological advances, we can expect more efficient and environmentally friendly solutions for weed control in the future. Developing weed detection and automated control technologies is crucial for enhancing agricultural efficiency. Employing RGB images for weed identification not only lowers production costs but also mitigates environmental damage caused by excessive chemical use. This study explores automated weed detection systems, emphasizing their role in precision agriculture, which ensures minimal chemical use while maximizing crop safety and sustainability.
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- 10.1016/j.matpr.2020.11.138
- Dec 1, 2020
- Materials Today: Proceedings
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