Some farmers in the UK use a technique called precision farming. This involves using global positioning systems (GPS) and soil analysis to map out which parts of their fields need the most fertilizer. Find out how it works.
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Precision farming involves collecting timely Geospatial information on soil - plant - animal requirements and prescribing and Applying site specific treatments to increase agricultural production and protect the environment.How it works :
1.) The information collection is done using GPS.
2.) The GPS provides information on mapping field boundaries, roads, irrigation systems and problem areas in crops such as weeds or disease.
3.) The accuracy given by the GPS allows farmers to create farm maps with precise acreage for field areas, road location and distance between point of interest.
4.) This information obtained allows farmers to accurately navigate to specific locations in the field year after year to collect soil samples or monitor crop conditions.
With this it ensures specific areas are addressed adequately.