Precision Farming A New Approach
by Purshotam Singh, Ranveer Singh, Shiv Kumar Lohan, Tulsa Ram
ISBN: 9789351304678
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Imprint : DAYA
Year : 2021
Price : Rs. 14995.00
Biblio : ix+440p.,figs.,tabls., 25 cm
Author Profile
Dr. Tulasa Ram presently working as Sr. Scientist (Agronomy), Project Directorate for Farming Systems Research (PDFSR), Meerut. Dr. Ram obtained Ph.D in Agronomy from CCS HAU, Haryana. He has the experience of working at SKUAST-K (J&K) and RARSS, Kargil, Ladakh (J&K). He has also been Assistant Commissioner (Crops) in the Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi during 2004-10. <BR> Er. Shiv Kumar Lohan did his M.Tech (Farm Power & Machinery) fro
About The Book
Precision farming is a farming management concept based on observing and responding to intra field variations. Today, precision farming is about whole farm management with the goal of optimizing returns on input while preserving resources. <BR> Precision farming is one of the most scientific and modern approach to sustainable agriculture that has gained momentum in 21st Century. The book presents up-to-date research, field studies and practical applications written by leading scientists and expe
Table of Contents
1. Precision Farming: An Indian Perspective 1 <BR> 2. Importance, Concept and Approaches for Precision Farming in India 12 <BR> 3. Engineering Interventions in Precision Farming 36 <BR> 4. Use of Spectral Sensors in Crop Production 49 <BR> 5. Management of Plant Genetic Resources (PGR) for Precision Farming 60 <BR> 6. Scope for Application of Variable Rate Technology in India 77 <BR> 7. Remote Sensing and Image Processing 99 <BR> 8. Precision Irrigation Systems in Agriculture: A Perspective 121
