Sensor based monitoring for improving agricultural productivity and sustainability - A review Chaudhari S.K.*, Patra Ashok1, Dey Pradip1, Bal Santanu Kumar2, Gorantiwar Sunil3, Parsad Rajender4 Indian Council of Agricultural Research,Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan-II, New Delhi, 110012, India 1ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India 2ICAR-Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture, Hyderabad, Telangana, India 3Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Maharashtra, India 4ICAR-Indian Statistical Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi110012, India *Corresponding author (Email: ddg.nrm@icar.gov.in)
Online Published on 06 October, 2022. Abstract Soil proximal sensing technologies provide an excellent opportunity for rationalizing input use. This paper critically reviews the current technologies available for soil and crop sensors and suggests effective, economically attractive alternatives for conventional methodologies. It also sheds light on the different types of sensors, including hand-held sensors and soil spectroscopy for precision agriculture. Additionally, this article explores options for drought monitoring and crop yield modelling through remote sensing. An overview of the Decision Support System (DSS), including ICAR Geoportal, is also presented to provide the real-time solution. Top Keywords Agriculture monitoring, Decision support system, Precision farming, Soil and crop sensors, Remote sensing. Top |