Smart Farming: Boosting Yields & Sustainability
Precision Farming: Farming Smarter, Not Harder Precision farming leverages technology to optimize resource use, mimicking a surgeon's precision rather than a shotgun approach. By using GPS, sensors, and specialized software, farmers can target inputs—fertilizers, pesticides, water—only to areas requiring them. This targeted approach reduces waste, saves money, and minimizes the environmental impact, making it a cornerstone of sustainable agriculture. But how much can precision farming really improve efficiency? Studies show that variable-rate technology alone can reduce fertilizer application by up to 20%, significantly decreasing environmental impact while potentially boosting yields....