Precision Farming and Geoinformatics

by Wale, Vishal D, Pankajkumar V Patil & Kalpana D Bangar

ISBN: 9789354615610
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Imprint : Daya Publishing House
Year : 2023
Price : Rs. 5495.00
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Author Profile

Mr. Vishal D. Wale completed Bachelor's degree from Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri (MH) and Master's degree in Agricultural Meteorology from Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri (MH). He has written number of research paper, popupar and technical articles in Highly NAAS rated Journals and periodicals. He has 1.5 yrs experience in teaching. Presently he is working as Assistant Professor, College of Agriculture, Maldad, Tal. Sangamner, Dist. Ahmednagar Maharashtra. Dr. Pankajkumar V. Patil completed Bachelor's degree from Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri (MH) and Master's degree in Agricultural Entomology from Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani (MH). He did his Docroral degree Ph.D in Agricultural Entomology from Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri MH. He was awarded with National Fellowship by UGC, New Delhi during Ph.D. He has 3 yrs experience in teaching and research. He has written 10 research paper, 20 popular and technical articles and short communication in Highly NAAS rated and reputed journals and periodicals. Presently he is working as Assistant Professor, College of Agriculture, Maldad, Tal. Sangamner, Dist. Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. Miss. Kalpana D. Bangar She completed Bachelor's degree from Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri (MH) and Master's degree in Agronomy from Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani (MH). She has written number of research paper and technical articles in reputed Journals. Presently she is working as Assistant Professor, College of Agriculture, Maldad, Tal. Sangamner, Dist. Ahmednagar Maharashtra.

About The Book

Now a day, students need precise information about the subject for preparing for their examination, therefore, we have tried to incorporate the information on the subject in a simple manner. This book, fulfill the needs of third year sixth semester B.Sc. (Agri.) program as per syllabus prescribed by the Fifth Deans Committee on Higher Agriculture Education in India. This book covers the information regarding different aspects of precision agriculture, geoinformatics, remote sensing, crop simulation models, soil test crop response and nanotechnology. Precision farming is the management of agricultural inputs based on the needs of the small individual sites of the fields with the use of variable rate application instead of conventional constant rate of application. Farmers use precision farming practices to apply nutrients, seed, water and other agricultural inputs to grow more crop in a wide range of soil environment. Geoinformatics is the science and technology of gathering, storing, analyzing, processing, interpreting, modeling and distributing geo-information. It can help farmers to enhance crop production with more efficiency and at low cost. Remote sensing is the art and science of obtaining information from a distance, i.e. obtaining information about objects or phenomena without being in physical contact with them. Nanotechnology is the design, characterization, production and application of structures, devices and system by controlling shape and size at nanometer. It aims to reduce the amount of sprayed chemical products by smart delivery of active ingredients minimize nutrient losses in fertigation, increase yield through water and nutrient management.

Table of Contents

Foreword v Preface vii 1. Precision Farming 1 1.1 Definitions – 1.2 Concept of Precision Farming – 1.3 Need of Precision Farming – 1.4 Steps in Precision Farming – 1.5 Techniques of Precision Farming – 1.6 Crop Management in Precision Farming – 1.7 Advantages and Disadvantages of Precision Farming – 1.8 Problems in Indian Agriculture – 1.9 Approach Required to Promote Precision Farming – 1.10 Difference Between Precision Farming and Traditional Farming. 2. Yield Monitoring and Mapping 19 2.1 Definitions – 2.1 Methods for Measuring Crop Yield – 2.3 Components of Yield Monitor – 2.4 Yield Map – 2.5 Types of Errors – 2.6 How to Reduce Errors – 2.7 Determination of Harvesting Yield – 2.8 Benefits of Yield Monitoring. 3. Soil Mapping 31 3.1 Definitions – 3.2 Soil Survey – 3.3 Purposes of Soil Mapping – 3.4 Soil Map. 4. Geoinformatics 35 4.1 Definitions – 4.2 Concepts of Geoinformatics – 4.3 Tools and Techniques of Geoinformatics – 4.4 Geoinformatics for Precision Farming – 4.5 Advantages of Geoinformatics. 5. Geographical Information Systems 45 5.1 Definitions – 5.2 Objectives of GIS – 5.3 GIS Subsystem and Functions – 5.4 Components of GIS – 5.5 Types of GIS Software – 5.6 Types of GIS Data – 5.7 Advantages and Disadvantages of GIS – 5.8 Geomatics. 6. Global Positioning System 55 6.1 Definition – 6.2 Components of GPS – 6.3 GPS Working Mechanism – 6.4 Applications of GPS. 7. Remote Sensing 61 7.1 Definitions – 7.2 History of Remote Sensing – 7.3 Components and Stages of Remote Sensing – 7.4 Principle of Remote Sensing – 7.5 Types of Remote Sensing – 7.6 Applications of Remote Sensing in Agriculture. 8. Crop Simulation Model and their Uses 71 8.1 Definitions – 8.2 Types of Models – 8.3 Crop Simulation Model – 8.4 Uses of Crop Simulation Model. 9. Soil Test Crop Response 81 9.1 Definition – 9.2 Objectives of STCR – 9.3 Soil Analysis and Soil Testing – 9.4 Approaches for Soil Test Based Fertilizer Recommendation to Crops – 9.5 Parameters of STCR Field Experiments – 9.6 Yield Targeting Equation. 10. Spatial Data and their Management in GIS 87 10.1 Definitions – 10.2 Importance of Spatial Data – 10.3 Representation of Spatial Data – 10.4. Application of Spatial Data – 10.5 Types of Spatial Data in GIS. 11. Image Processing and Interpretation 93 11.1 Image Processing – 11.2 Procedures Used in Analyzing Remote Sensing Images – 11.3 Image Interpretation 12. Nanotechnology 99 12.1 Definitions – 12.2 Concepts of Nanotechnology – 12.3 Tools and Techniques – 12.4 Application of Nanotechnology in Agriculture – 12.5 Nanofertilizers – 12.6 Nanopesticides 13. Important Objectives 121 Glossary 127 References 137 Index 143