In most developing countries, farming is the best safety net against hunger, and keeping production costs under control without sacrificing crop yield is essential for survival. The Handbook of Precision Agriculture presents up-to-date research, field studies, and practical applications from around the world to help agricultural scientists and farmers work together to design a farming methodology that improves productivity, profitability, and sustainability. The book offers a comprehensive guide to basic principles and technologies, crop-specific applications, integrative strategies, economic…mehr
In most developing countries, farming is the best safety net against hunger, and keeping production costs under control without sacrificing crop yield is essential for survival. The Handbook of Precision Agriculture presents up-to-date research, field studies, and practical applications from around the world to help agricultural scientists and farmers work together to design a farming methodology that improves productivity, profitability, and sustainability. The book offers a comprehensive guide to basic principles and technologies, crop-specific applications, integrative strategies, economic and environmental concerns, and future trends in precision agriculture in different regions of the world.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Ancha Srinivasan, PhD, is a Principal Researcher and Manager at the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) in Hayama, Japan. Prior to joining IGES, he worked at premier institutions such as the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Topics, the Hokkaido National Agricultural Experiment Station, and the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS). Dr. Srinivasan served as a Principal Investigator for several funded projects in sustainable agriculture, information systems, and the environment, and recently developed a special interest in policy issues of adaptation to climate change in agriculture. His work has been widely published in national and international journals, and he serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Crop Improvement (Haworth).
Inhaltsangabe
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
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
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