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By using resources more efficiently, precision agriculture (PA) can make agriculture more productive and sustainable. This new edition of Precision agriculture for sustainability provides a comprehensive review of the key components of PA, from information gathering to delivery systems, as well as the wide range of applications from precision tillage and seeding to site-specific irrigation and nutrition. The book also discusses recent developments in precision crop protection and weed management systems and the emergence of new approaches and technologies, including multi-sensor fusion, artificial intelligence and data.

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Author:   Dr John Stafford (Silsoe Solutions) ,  Dr Mats Soderstrom (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences) ,  Bruno Morandin (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU)) ,  Lena Engström (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU))
Publisher:   Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
Imprint:   Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
Edition:   Second edition
Volume:   167
ISBN:  

9781801468817

ISBN 10:   1801468818
Pages:   650
Publication Date:   11 November 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part 1 Information gathering 1.Developments in proximal crop sensing for precision agriculture: Mats Soderstrom, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden; 2.Developments in proximal soil sensing for precision agriculture: Viacheslav Adamchuk, McGill University, Canada; 3.Developments in satellite remote sensors for precision agriculture: Chenghai Yang, USDA-ARS, USA; 4.Developments in unmanned aerial systems (UASs) for precision agriculture: Jianfeng Zhou, University of Missouri, USA; 5.Developments in multi-sensor fusion in precision agriculture: Jayme Barbedo, Embrapa, Brazil; 6.The role of big data and machine learning methods in precision agriculture: Tom Bishop, University of Sydney, Australia; 7.Developments in defining management zones in precision agriculture: Davide Cammarano, Aarhus University, Denmark; 8.Developments in modelling and decision support systems in precision agriculture: Petro Kyveryga, John Deere, USA; Part 2 Delivery systems 9.Developments in variable-rate application systems in precision agriculture: Qamar Zaman, Dalhousie University, Canada; 10.Developments in spray technologies for precision agriculture: Paul Miller, Silsoe Spray Applications Unit Ltd, UK; 11.Developments in robotics/automation in precision agriculture: Simon Pearson, University of Lincoln, UK; 12.Developments in controlled traffic farming (CTF) in precision agriculture: Tim Chamen, CTF Europe Ltd, UK; Part 3 Applications 13.Developments in precision tillage systems: Dick Godwin, formerly Cranfield University, UK; 14.Developments in variable seeding systems for precision agriculture: John Fulton, Ohio State University, USA; 15.Developments in site-specific nutrient management systems for precision agriculture: Brian Arnall, Oklahoma State University, USA; 16.Developments in site-specific irrigation systems for precision agriculture: Moshe Meron, MIGAL Galilee Research Institute, Israel; 17.Developments in precision crop protection systems in precision agriculture: Roberto Oberti, University of Milan, Italy; 18.Developments in precision weed management systems for precision agriculture: António Monteiro, Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, Portugal; 19.Developments in precision livestock farming and pasture management systems: Daniel Berckmans, Katholieke University of Leuven, Belgium; 20.Developments in precision viticulture: James Taylor, INRAE, France; 21.The economics of precision agriculture: Søren Marcus Pedersen, University of Copenhagen, Denmark; 22.Developments in precision pasture management systems: Bernadette O'Brien, Teagasc, Ireland;

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Formerly a scientist at the internationally-renowned Silsoe Research Institute, Dr John Stafford is well known as a leader in precision agriculture technologies. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Agricultural Engineers, Co-Editor of the journal Precision Agriculture and past President of the International Society of Precision Agriculture (ISPA).

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