
<oai_dc:dc xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:oai_dc="http://www.openarchives.org/OAI/2.0/oai_dc/">
  <dc:language>eng</dc:language>
  <dc:publisher>Društvo za ishranu Srbije</dc:publisher>
  <dc:type>info:eu-repo/semantics/conferenceProceedings</dc:type>
  <dc:identifier>https://unilib.phaidrabg.rs/o:7131</dc:identifier>
  <dc:identifier>cobiss:156606473</dc:identifier>
  <dc:identifier>ISBN: 978-86-909633-7-9</dc:identifier>
  <dc:format>application/pdf</dc:format>
  <dc:format>156486 bytes</dc:format>
  <dc:source>BOOK OF ABSTRACTS</dc:source>
  <dc:source>startpage: 46</dc:source>
  <dc:source>endpage: 46</dc:source>
  <dc:creator id="https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3452-9028">Rajković, Miloš</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2024</dc:date>
  <dc:rights>All rights reserved</dc:rights>
  <dc:description xml:lang="eng">Precision agriculture (PA) revolutionizes modern farming by integrating advanced technologies
to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and food quality. Tools such as remote sensing, GPS, GIS,
soil and crop sensors, variable rate technology (VRT), automation, robotics, data analytics, and
smart irrigation systems collectively optimize resource use and improve crop management.
Remote sensing and drones provide real-time data on crop health, soil conditions, and water usage
through satellite imagery and aerial photography. This early detection capability enables timely
interventions like pest control and disease management, crucial for maintaining crop health and
yield. GPS and GIS create detailed field maps, facilitating precision planting, fertilizing, and harvesting.
These technologies ensure accurate input application, minimizing waste and maximizing
productivity. Soil and crop sensors offer insights into soil properties and crop conditions, informing
decisions about nutrient application and irrigation. Real-time data collection enhances soil
fertility and crop health. VRT refines input application by adjusting rates based on sensor and map
data, ensuring efficient use of fertilizers and pesticides, reducing environmental impact, and improving
crop uniformity and productivity. Automation and robotics bring precision and efficiency
to farming operations. Autonomous machinery and robots perform tasks such as planting, weeding,
and harvesting with high accuracy, reducing labor costs and human error. These technologies
are especially beneficial in challenging conditions. Data analytics and machine learning analyze
vast amounts of agricultural data, providing predictive insights to optimize farming practices and
manage risks. These tools enhance decision-making and adaptability, increasing the resilience of
farming systems. Smart irrigation systems with sensors and controllers optimize water use, ensuring
precise delivery, conserving water, and improving crop quality. The synergistic benefits of
these technologies create a holistic system that enhances sustainability, efficiency, resilience, and
food quality. PA reduces resource usage, minimizes environmental footprint, and improves crop
outcomes, ensuring food security and sustainability for future generations.
In conclusion, precision agriculture embodies a transformative approach to farming, combining
advanced technologies to create a sustainable and efficient agricultural system. By adopting PA
tools, farmers can achieve higher productivity, better environmental stewardship, and improved
crop quality, addressing modern agricultural challenges and contributing to global food security.</dc:description>
  <dc:title xml:lang="eng">Precision Agriculture Integrating Tools for Sustainable and High-Quality Food Production</dc:title>
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