The magazine MAQ December 2019 January 2020 | Page 180

Aid in Precision Farming

The idea of precision farming focuses on minimizing the use of pesticides yet ensuring maximum crop productivity. Under this, remote sensing devices, computers, and GPS systems can be used to analyse the environment and identify problems associated with crops and their growing environment. The utilization of nanosensors along with GPS-enabled smart devices will help farmers to gain accurate information thereby assisting in making correct decisions regarding plant growth and soil suitability.