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Pattern Implementation in the Agriculture Domain
Traditionally, farmers spent most of their time observing plant and/or soil conditions and guesstimating the weather conditions before acting – for example, performing irrigation and applying fertilizers. The application of tools and techniques for smart agriculture helps remove this burden from farmers’ shoulders, as decision-making can be performed by analytics engines.
Smart agriculture helps to reduce environmental impact through efficient irrigation and the optimal usage of fertilizer/pesticides. It helps to increase yield by obtaining accurate information about the soil and environmental conditions and then providing information regarding the optimum quantity of input (fertilizers, pesticides, ...
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