GIS in Precision

Agriculture
Optimizing Farming Practices with Spatial Data. This
presentation will help you understand the role of GIS in
precision agriculture and its benefits for optimizing farming
practices.
What is GIS?

GIS stands for Geographic Information

System.

Designed to capture, store, analyze, and

present spatial data.

Map displaying various layers of spatial data.

 Application of GIS system
1. Land suitability assessment and land
use planning
2. Soil health and fertility management
3. Water resource management
4. Biotic and abiotic damage assessment
and intervention
5. Crop monitoring and yield prediction
6. Precision farming
7. Decision support systems
Precision Agriculture Overview

1 Definition 2 Explanation 3 Example

Utilizes information Aims to increase Comparison of traditional
technology, data analytics, efficiency, reduce waste, farming vs. precision
and precise measurement and improve productivity. agriculture.
tools.
Role of GIS in Precision Agriculture
Integration of Spatial Data Yield Monitoring and Analysis

Allows farmers to integrate diverse spatial data Helps monitor crop yield variability and analyze
layers. factors influencing yield.

Site-Specific Management Resource Optimization

Enables farmers to adopt a site-specific management Assists in optimizing resource use, minimizing waste
approach. and environmental impact.

Decision Support Risk Management

Provides decision support tools for informed Enables assessment and management of risks.
decision-making.
Application Example: Variable Rate
Fertilization
1 Scenario 2 GIS Application
Farmer wants to optimize fertilizer Analyzes soil maps, crop yield data, and
application based on soil nutrient levels. soil nutrient levels.

Benefits
Optimized fertilizer use, improved crop
yield, reduced environmental impact,
and cost savings.
Conclusion
1 Summary 2 Call to Action
Crucial role in enabling data-driven Encourage further exploration of GIS
decision-making and optimizing tools and techniques.
farming practices.

Benefits
Increased efficiency, improved
productivity, reduced environmental
impact, and cost savings.

Future Outlook
Continued integration of GIS
technologies and advancements in
precision agriculture.
Q&A