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VOL. 10, ISSUE 6 (2025)
Effect of precision farming techniques on resource use efficiency and crop performance
Authors
Kul Bhooshan Anand, S B Verma
Abstract
This essay examines how precision farming techniques reshape agricultural
decision-making to improve resource use efficiency and crop performance. It
synthesizes evidence on site-specific management tools—such as variable-rate
application, remote sensing, and GPS-guided operations—that match inputs to
spatial and temporal crop needs, thereby lowering input waste and stabilizing
yields. The discussion evaluates water, nutrient, and energy use outcomes,
highlighting reductions in application rates per unit output, alongside
improvements in yield stability and quality traits linked to timely
interventions. It further assesses agronomic mechanisms, including
feedback-driven adjustments and within-field heterogeneity management, that
translate measurement into actionable control, while noting operational
constraints related to data quality and system integration. Finally, the essay
reviews economic and environmental consequences of these practices and outlines
emerging innovations, setting a research agenda that connects technical
performance with adoption contexts, risk management, and scalable decision
support for diverse production systems.
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Pages:52-56
How to cite this article:
Kul Bhooshan Anand, S B Verma "Effect of precision farming techniques on resource use efficiency and crop performance". International Journal of Academic Research and Development, Vol 10, Issue 6, 2025, Pages 52-56
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