PRECISION AGRICULTURE BASED ON WEATHER

Agriculture farming is the practice of cultivating plants and livestock to provide food, fiber, medicinal plants, and other products necessary for human life. It involves various techniques and types of farming depending on the purpose, climate, and available resources.

Types of Agriculture Farming

1. Subsistence Farming
2. Commercial Farming
3. Organic Farming
4. Mixed Farming
5. Horticulture
6. Intensive Farming
7. Extensive Farming
8. Aquaculture
9. Agroforestry

Key Steps in Agriculture Farming

1. Land Preparation
2. Sowing/Planting
3. Irrigation
4. Fertilization
5. Weed and Pest Control
6. Harvesting
7. Storage and Marketing

Modern Trends in Agriculture Farming

• Precision Farming: Using GPS, sensors, and drones to monitor and optimize farm operations.
• Vertical Farming: Growing crops in vertically stacked layers, suitable for urban areas.
• Hydroponics and Aeroponics: Soil-less farming techniques that use nutrient-rich water or air.
• Smart Agriculture: Incorporating AI, IoT, and robotics for automation.
• Climate-Resilient Agriculture: Developing crops and practices to withstand climate change.

Weather monitoring devices play a crucial role in modern agriculture by providing accurate, real-time weather data to help farmers make informed decisions.

These devices enhance efficiency, productivity, and sustainability by predicting conditions that affect crop growth, irrigation, and pest management.

Key Weather Monitoring Devices Used in Agriculture

1. Weather Stations
2. Rain Gauges
3. Anemometers
4. Soil Moisture Sensors
5. Hygrometers
6. Thermometers
7. Barometers
8. Evapotranspiration Sensors
9. Leaf Wetness Sensors
10. Weather Balloons/Drones

Benefits of Weather Monitoring Devices in Agriculture

1. Precision Farming
2. Early Warning Systems
3. Improved Water Management
4. Pest and Disease Management
5. Crop Yield Optimization
6. Resource Efficiency

Modern Integration with Technology

1. IoT-Enabled Devices
2. Drones
3. Mobile Apps
4. Satellite-Based Systems

Popular Weather Monitoring Systems

• Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 (High-accuracy weather station)
• Kestrel Agriculture Weather Meters (Portable and reliable handheld devices)
• RainWise AgroMET (Specialized agricultural weather stations)
• Pessl METOS (IoT-based smart agriculture systems)