Precision Agriculture for Sustainability: Second Edition - (Burleigh Dodds Agricultural Science) 2nd Edition by John Stafford (Hardcover)

About the Book

This new edition provides a comprehensive revision of a standard reference on the key components of precision agriculture (PA), from information gathering to delivery systems, as well the wide range of PA applications.

Book Synopsis

By using resources more efficiently, precision agriculture (PA) can make agriculture more productive and sustainable.

This new edition of Precision agriculture for sustainability provides a comprehensive review of the key components of PA, from information gathering to delivery systems, as well as the wide range of applications from precision tillage and seeding to site-specific irrigation and nutrition. The book also discusses recent developments in precision crop protection and weed management systems and the emergence of new approaches and technologies, including multi-sensor fusion, artificial intelligence and data.

From the Back Cover

"Precision agriculture is evolving rapidly, transforming the way we approach food production and sustainability. While numerous publications have explored individual aspects of this dynamic field, few have offered a comprehensive, integrated perspective. This new edition of Precision agriculture for sustainability fills that gap, bringing together leading experts to explore a wide spectrum of topics, from advanced sensing technologies and artificial intelligence to site-specific crop management and sustainable practices. It is an essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals committed to shaping the future of agriculture through innovation and environmental stewardship." (Professor Raj Khosla, Founder of the International Society of Precision Agriculture and Cashup Davis Family Endowed Dean of College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences, Washington State University, USA)

By using resources more efficiently, precision agriculture (PA) can make agriculture more productive and sustainable.

This new edition of Precision agriculture for sustainability provides a comprehensive review of the key components of PA, from information gathering to delivery systems, as well as the wide range of applications from precision tillage and seeding to site-specific irrigation and nutrition. The book also discusses recent developments in precision crop protection and weed management systems and the emergence of new approaches and technologies, including multi-sensor fusion, artificial intelligence and data.

Edited by a world-renowned expert, this book will be a standard reference for university and other researchers working in agriculture, farmers, agronomists, companies involved in precision agriculture technologies, as well as government and private sector agencies supporting sustainable agriculture.

Dr John Stafford was formerly a scientist at the internationally-renowned Silsoe Research Institute and is a well-known leader in precision agriculture technologies. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Agricultural Engineers, former Co-Editor of the journal Precision Agriculture and past President of the International Society of Precision Agriculture (ISPA).

About the Author

Formerly a scientist at the internationally-renowned Silsoe Research Institute, Dr John Stafford is well known as a leader in precision agriculture technologies. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Agricultural Engineers, Co-Editor of the journal Precision Agriculture and past President of the International Society of Precision Agriculture (ISPA).