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Application of Precision Agriculture Technologies for Sustainable Crop Production and Environmental Sustainability: A Systematic Review.

Sewnet Getahun, Habtamu Kefale, Yohannes Gelaye

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Synthesis in TheScientificWorldJournal, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 26 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

26 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Sewnet GetahunDepartment of Plant Science, College of Agriculture and Natural Resource, Debre Markos University, P.O. Box: 269, Debre Markos, Amhara, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1727-7180
Habtamu KefaleDepartment of Plant Science, College of Agriculture and Natural Resource, Debre Markos University, P.O. Box: 269, Debre Markos, Amhara, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7343-7121
Yohannes GelayeDepartment of Horticulture, College of Agriculture and Natural Resource, Debre Markos University, P.O. Box: 269, Debre Markos, Amhara, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6772-0198

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Precision agriculture technologies (PATs) transform crop production by enabling more sustainable and efficient agricultural practices. These technologies utilize data-driven approaches to optimize the management of crops, soil, and resources, thus enhancing both productivity and environmental sustainability. This article reviewed the application of PATs for sustainable crop production and environmental sustainability around the globe. Key components of PAT include remote sensing, GPS-guided equipment, variable rate technology (VRT), and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Remote sensing and drones deliver high-resolution imagery and data, enabling precise monitoring of crop health, soil conditions, and pest activity. GPS-guided machinery ensures accurate planting, fertilizing, and harvesting, which reduces waste and enhances efficiency. VRT optimizes resource use by allowing farmers to apply inputs such as water, fertilizers, and pesticides at varying rates across a field based on real-time data and specific crop requirements. This reduces over-application and minimizes environmental impact, such as nutrient runoff and greenhouse gas emissions. IoT devices and sensors provide continuous monitoring of environmental conditions and crop status, enabling timely and informed decision-making. The application of PAT contributes significantly to environmental sustainability by promoting practices that conserve water, reduce chemical usage, and enhance soil health. By enhancing the precision of agricultural operations, these technologies reduce the environmental impact of farming, while simultaneously boosting crop yields and profitability. As the global demand for food increases, precision agriculture offers a promising pathway to achieving sustainable crop production and ensuring long-term environmental health.

Indexed as

AgricultureCrop ProductionCrops, AgriculturalConservation of Natural ResourcesFertilizersRemote Sensing TechnologySoilSustainable DevelopmentFertilizersSoilenvironmental sustainabilityprecision agriculture technologiesprecision farmingsustainable crop production

Identifiers

PMID39421732
PMCPMC11483651

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