How Can Agrarians Use Location Technology?

Location technology allows farmers to navigate their fields and manage crops precisely, cost-efficiency, and increased yield.   

FREMONT, CA: Modern-day farmers use sophisticated agriculture technology to save time and money. Because crops are location-based, location technology is a highly relevant tool for farmers. Location technology enables real-time data collection, giving accurate position information, leading to efficient analysis and the use of large amounts of agricultural data. Today, many farmers use location technology to enhance their farming activities. See how.

Plowing is something that location technology is making easier to do. With modern navigation technology and other automatic steering systems, location technology can help farmers place furrows in their fields with great precision. Then, when the area is already plowed, location information is used to identify seeds and saplings precisely within the created furrows. This helps farmers save time and avoid the wastage of seeds and saplings. Fertilization is also done with the same method, as location technology can identify nutrient-deficient areas and help farmers apply the right amount of fertilizer.

 

Relying on visual cues is problematic when trying to determine the boundaries of a farm. Location technology makes field mapping more manageable and helps agrarians overcome any challenges they face while working in their fields. With this, farmers can see what crops grow where and how much. Location technology can also be used to monitor yields. The crop monitoring system utilizes a mass sensor for measuring the harvested weight of the crop.

 

Like any other business, agriculture requires the efficient use of available resources. Location systems provide several cost-effective alternatives to conventional methods of planting, raising, and harvesting crops. Lower costs mean higher potential profits. Location-based device manufacturers are developing several tools to help agribusinesses become more productive and efficient in their farming activities. As a result, farmers and agriculture service providers can expect greater rewards as location technology evolves.