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GIS in agriculture

Christopher Nunez

AGET 4329

8/2/2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction

The recent development of technology has resulted in the application of the global positioning system (GPS) in the agricultural sector. It is the combination of mobile mapping is a significant advancement in the agricultural sector. The GPS get used in decision making by the farmer. The decisions aim at ensuring that the farmer attains high yields, minimize losses, and reduce the input cost. The technology also is used to protect the environment.

Discussion

The data obtained through this technology is subjected to analysis by specialized software to transform it into human language. The high precision GPS get used in a variety of areas in the agricultural sector; in land management, used in the application of pesticides, the use of water, seeds, and in the application of fertilizer(Hedley, 2015). The technology use has seen a significant increase in the recent times. The technology use has resulted in high yield and minimization of the input costs. The GPS get used in tractor guidance, the sampling of the soil, mapping the field and return, and in planning the farm.

The ability accurately maps the land, set roads and boundaries within and ensure that the fertilizer and other pesticides are well utilized in controlling crop diseases. This application enables efficiency and effectiveness in utilization of the farm input. The cost of operation get minimized, and the quality of products can be determined and controlled. (Satyanarayana, 2013)

The application is used to make decisions in the impact of the firm produce. The technology has helped the farmers in soil sampling to get the best sample, through the collection of data, then analysis the composition of the ground to determine the type of plants that should get planted. 

The use of GPS enables the farmers to work even when the visibility in the firm is not clear, for instance when it is raining; there is a visibility problem. This fact is by during stormy seas

The technology has been essential in the decision-making process.   A Large amount of data can be collected accurately and analyze efficiently. This fact enables the farmer to make quick decisions as per the situation, for instance, if a disease of the crop is identified mitigation measures, regarding applying pesticides to minimize the effects.  The fact that the GPS system can get used during bad seasons like the rain, fog, dust, and darkness allows the farmer to work on a continuous basis. (Tayari, E.et. l, 2014)This fact will enable the utilization of the resources when they are required. This act will also ensure that the right decision get undertaken on a timely basis. For instance, during rainy seasons the system, minimize the impact of the rain in irrigation firms. Work can get done and the in the case of massive floods the flow of water get controlled.

The use of GPS is also accurate; this enables the farmer to intervene the use of advisors who use the data collected to locate accurately the area which is manifested by crops, or weeds. These areas can get isolated from future changes on the input on the soil. Aircraft sprayers then spray the chemical where required. These helps in minimizing the cost as the pesticides is applied in specific locations on the farm. This fact is also beneficial to the environment, as only a small amount of chemical get used. The cost of moving around the firm get cut, this cuts down the cost of operation. The GPS requires a single navigation saving time. With new advancement in the field, farmers can expect increased efficiency and the quality of the activities. The GPS modernization will enhance the operations and result in timely and precise decisions from the findings. The government supports the continued innovation as it promises an increase in farm produce. The farmers, who have not used this technology, need sensitization on its benefit. By incorporating the majority of the large-scale farmers, food production will increase immensely.

Conclusion

GPS remains an essential tool in modern agriculture. It continues to be helpful to the farmers and the country as a large. Use of GPS has lowered the cost of this farms while at the same time increasing the efficiency of the farms. This approach has helped to increase the production a move vital for the survival of any country. The technology though expensive have been critical for the survival of the modern farmers. I would recommend to most farmers to adopt the technology as it will minimize their production and maintenance cost in the long run. However, inadequate funds and lack of skills to operate GPS devices remains the key hindrance to the use of this devices in underdeveloped nations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

References

Hedley, C. (2015). The role of precision agriculture for improved nutrient management on farms. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 95(1), 12-19.

Satyanarayana, G. V., & Mazaruddin, S. D. (2013). Wireless Sensor Based Remote Monitoring System for Agriculture Using ZigBee and GPS. In Conference on Advances in Communication and Control Systems (pp. 110-114).

Tayari, E., Jamshidi, A. R., & Hemmati, F. (2014). Introduction of GPS System for use in agriculture (a: review). Advances in Environmental Biology, 346-350.