Digital farming
Agricultural machinery telemetry
This is a technology for remote monitoring and real-time data collection from agricultural machinery to track their performance, location, and technical conditi...
Agronomy knowledge
Agronomist dictionary
Short and clear definitions of agronomic terms: soil cultivation, sowing, nutrition, plant protection, machinery, and crop storage.
All topics535
Soil and tillage55
Sowing and varieties55
Nutrition and fertilizers55
Crop protection55
Machinery and irrigation55
Storage and economics55
Growth and development55
Weather and climate55
Breeding and seed production55
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Terms in section: 40
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Agroscouting
Agroscouting is the systematic inspection of crops to promptly identify pests, diseases, weeds, and assess the growth status of cultivated plants.
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Automatic headland turning system
A precision farming technology that enables agricultural machinery to automatically execute turns at the field's edge based on predefined patterns.
Digital farming
Autosteer
A guidance system that automatically steers agricultural machinery to follow a precise path, significantly reducing overlap and operator fatigue.
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Chlorophyll index
A metric representing the chlorophyll content in plant leaves, used for real-time monitoring of crop health and nitrogen status.
Digital farming
Controlled Traffic Farming (CTF)
A crop management system that limits all heavy machinery to fixed traffic lanes to reduce soil compaction and optimize field operations.
Digital farming
Crop monitoring
The systematic observation of agricultural crops to identify threats early and evaluate the effectiveness of agronomic management practices.
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Digital field map
A digital field map is a precise geospatial representation of farmland that integrates data on boundaries, soil properties, topography, and historical crop yiel...
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Electronic field record
A digital registry of land plot data containing systematized information on crop rotation history, soil characteristics, fertilizer application, and agricultura...
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Electronic prescription map
A digital file containing site-specific instructions that guide automated agricultural equipment to vary application rates of inputs across a field based on loc...
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Field data layers
Digital information sets superimposed to provide a detailed spatial analysis of agricultural land characteristics.
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Field Data Management
A systematic process of collecting, storing, and analyzing information about farmland to support informed agronomic decision-making.
Digital farming
Field heterogeneity analysis
A method of assessing soil and crop variation within a field to implement site-specific agricultural management strategies.
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Field zoning
Dividing a field into areas with homogeneous soil or yield characteristics to implement precision agriculture strategies.
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Fuel consumption monitoring
A system for tracking and analyzing the volume of fuel consumed by agricultural machinery in real-time or during field operations to optimize operational effici...
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Geographic Information System in Agronomy
A digital technology used for collecting, processing, and visualizing spatial field data to support agronomic decision-making based on precise geographical loca...
Digital farming
Geopositioning
A technology used to determine the precise location of agricultural machinery and field features using global navigation satellite systems.
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Guidance system
A precision agriculture technology that uses GNSS signals to assist operators in steering machinery along repeatable paths to minimize overlap and skips.
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Material flow control
This is the process of monitoring and regulating the volume of agricultural material passing through a technological line per unit of time.
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NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index)
A remote sensing indicator used to quantify crop health and density by measuring the difference between near-infrared and red light reflectance.
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Nitrogen sensor
An agricultural device that measures nitrogen levels in soil or crop canopy to assist in precision nutrient management.
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Optical soil composition sensor
This is a device that utilizes spectral analysis to determine the chemical and physical characteristics of soil in real time directly in the field.
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Parallel guidance
A navigation technology for agricultural machinery that ensures equipment travels along parallel paths with high precision, eliminating overlaps and skips.
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Precision agriculture
A management strategy that uses information technology to ensure that crops and soil receive exactly what they need for optimum health and productivity.
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Precision Agriculture Navigation
The use of satellite positioning systems in farming equipment to ensure accurate field coverage and reduce overlaps during field operations.
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Remote field monitoring
A set of technologies involving satellite imagery, aerial photography, or drones to observe and analyze crop conditions and field development remotely.
Digital farming
Remote Sensing of the Earth
This is a method of gathering information about crops and soil conditions using satellites, drones, or aircraft without direct physical contact with the field.
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RTK signal
RTK (Real Time Kinematic) is a satellite navigation technique that enhances the precision of position data, enabling agricultural equipment to operate with cent...
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Satellite crop monitoring
A technology for remote observation of crop conditions using satellite data to facilitate operational control and agronomic decision-making.
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Section control
A precision farming technology that automatically shuts off individual sprayer or planter sections to prevent overlaps in areas already covered.
Digital farming
Section Control System
A precision farming technology that automatically switches off individual sections of a planter or sprayer to prevent overlap on previously treated field areas.
Digital farming
Soil moisture map
A spatial representation of the soil water content across a field, derived from sensor networks or satellite remote sensing data.
Digital farming
Surface runoff and relief
This refers to the flow of rain or meltwater over soil surfaces, governed by the field's slope, topography, and the physical characteristics of the terrain.
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UAV Remote Sensing
A method of gathering data on agricultural land conditions using specialized sensors mounted on unmanned aerial vehicles.
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Variable rate and coordinate-based field management
This is a precision farming method where field operations are executed based on specific geographic coordinates to optimize resource application and equipment p...
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Variable Rate Seeding
A precision agriculture practice that adjusts the seeding density across a field based on site-specific soil characteristics and yield potential.
Digital farming
Variable tillage
A precision farming practice that involves adjusting tillage depth and methods across a field based on site-specific soil conditions and crop needs.
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Vegetation Index
This is a mathematical indicator based on remote sensing data, used to estimate the density, health, and biomass of vegetation in a field.
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VRA (Variable Rate Application)
An agricultural practice that automatically adjusts the application rate of seeds, fertilizers, or pesticides based on site-specific field characteristics.
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Yield map
A geospatial visualization that illustrates the variations in crop production across a field, generated by monitoring equipment during the harvesting process.