Precision agriculture tools are to designed to maximize yield and revenue related to crops using data-driven insights. This software assists with information such as ideal planting schedule, maintenance instructions, and environmental factors that could impact a given crop. Precision agriculture software often offers predictive analytics features such as expected waste, yield size, and profitability in relation to market values, allowing farmers and growers to make optimal production decisions throughout each growth cycle.
Precision agriculture software often communicates with commonly used controllers on the market or specially designed hardware from the vendor in certain cases. Used in conjunction with other agriculture software such as smart irrigation and farm management systems, these tools can streamline farming processes while reducing environmental impact and labor costs.
To qualify for inclusion in the Precision Agriculture category, a product must:
- Determine ideal planting and harvesting schedules based on weather and yield data, along with other factors
- Provide calendar features and/or sync with external calendars
- Recommend particular crops for harvesting based on environmental and market conditions
- Suggest various ways to optimize yield and revenue for each crop, such as seeding plans and space utilization
