Terms Related To Agriculture

Smart Farming

Smart farming is a management concept focused on providing the agricultural industry with the infrastructure to leverage advanced technology including big data, the cloud and the internet of things (IoT) for tracking, monitoring, automating and analyzing operations. Also known as precision agriculture, smart farming is software-managed and sensor-monitored.

Fertilizers

A fertilizer is any material of natural or synthetic origin that is applied to soil or to plant tissues to supply plant nutrients. Fertilizers may be distinct from liming materials or other non-nutrient soil amendments. Many sources of fertilizer exist, both natural and industrially produced.

Weather

Weather is a cornerstone of smart farming. Accurate weather data is invaluable for optimizing agricultural practices. By monitoring temperature, humidity, rainfall, and other factors, farmers can make informed decisions. This technology, often involving weather stations and data analysis, helps in precise timing of planting, irrigation, and fertilization.

Major Cropping Season In India

SEASON	Time Period	Crops	States
RABI	Sown (June-July) Harvested (September-October)	Wheat, Bareley, Peas, Gram.	Punjab, H.P, J.K, U.P
KHARIF	Sown (June-July) Harvested (September-October)	Rice, Maize, Jower, Urad Cotton, Groundnut, Soybean	Assam, A.P, W.B, T.N, Kerala
ZAID	Sown & Harvested March-July (Between Rabi and Kharif)	Vegetables, Fodder crops	Northern and North-Western States

Terms Related To Smart Agriculture

Soil Card System

A Soil Health Card is used to assess the current status of soil health and, when used over time, to determine changes in soil health that are affected by land management. A Soil Health Card displays soil health indicators and associated descriptive terms.

Sensor Farming

Sensors are instrumental in monitoring various agriculture parameter such as soil condition, weather, crop health and livestock wellbeing. By collecting real-time data and providing valuable insight, sensors enable precision farming.

Hardware Setup

IoT smart agriculture involves the use of precision equipment, sensors and actuators, geo-positioning systems, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and robots. Some of the most widely used smarter agriculture devices include weather stations.

Data Visualization System

Data visualization refers to the graphical representation of data and information through charts, graphs, maps, and other visual elements. It aims to present complex data in a visual format that is easy to understand.

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