What Is Precision Farming?
…about doing the right thing at the right place
and time
…identifies and responds appropriately to the
variability within a field
…augments (not replaces) indigenous knowledge
Global Positioning System (GPS) -- Establishes position
in a field
Data Collection Devices (IDI- monitors) -- Collects data
“on-the-fly”
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) -- Used for
data visualization and analysis
Intelligent Implements (IDI- controls) -- Provides
variable rate control “on-the-fly”
(Berry)