Precision agriculture

Course Code
904
ECTS Credits
5
Semester
9th Semester
Course Category

Compulsory

Compulsory

Professor

Epaminondas Kartsonas, Alexander Vythoulkas

Course Description

Precision Agriculture combines the geosciences of Agriculture - Geography - Geography - Topography - Geodesy - Geology, as well as the sciences of Information Technology, Telecommunications, and Statistics. It offers innovative ways of farming, and is based on the collection and analysis of data in smaller areas - subfields - rather than in the whole field. This methodology guides the producer in making the right decisions to apply as much and exactly what is needed (inputs), exactly where it is needed (location) to the field crop. By utilizing the knowledge and tools of technology (GIS, GPS, REMOTE SENSING, YIELD MONITORING SYSTEMS, SENSORS, IDI, DRONES), the result is the maximization and quality of production, optimal use of natural resources, and minimal impact on the natural environment. Upon completion of the course, students will be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to recognize the tools and processes used in Precision Agriculture and to understand the process of Spatial Analysis by creating interpretive maps, through ArcGIS, QGIS software, useful in Agriculture for proper decision making.