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GPS Technology in Agriculture
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Autonomous Farm Equipment
Leverages GPS guidance for operating driverless tractors and drones.
Variable Rate Application (VRA)
Applies varying rates of inputs (seeds, chemicals, fertilizers) based on GPS data.
Field Mapping
Utilizing GPS for determining field boundaries, crop rows and irrigation systems.
Tractor Guidance
GPS systems help in steering tractors, reducing overlaps and gaps in field coverage.
Record Keeping
Facilitates geospatial record keeping to maintain detailed farm management logs.
Yield Monitoring
Employs GPS to record yield data for analysis and future planning.
Environmental Protection
Supports sustainable farming by reducing chemical overlap and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Irrigation Control
GPS technology aids in the management and optimization of irrigation scheduling and coverage.
Livestock Management
Tracks the location and movement of livestock for improved herd management.
Crop Scouting
GPS enables precise location tracking to monitor crop health and detect problems early.
Soil Sampling
Enhances precision in soil sampling by providing exact geo-locations for sample collection.
Introduction to GPS in Agriculture
Explains the basic concept of GPS technology and its significance in modern farming.
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