Type: article
Abstract: quantities directly to the root zones of crops.Compared to traditional flood or overhead sprinkler methods, variable-rate drip and precision irrigation reduce water consumption while maintaining or enhancing crop yield and quality. Nutrient Management and Soil HealthExcessive application of synthetic fertilizers, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus, causes soil acidification, degrades soil microbiomes, and leads to eutrophication of aquatic ecosystems.Precision nutrient management employs soil mapping, active optical crop sensors, and variable-rate technology (VRT) spreaders to apply fertilizers strictly according to site-specific plant demand.This targeted approach improves nutrient use efficiency (NUE), maintains long-term soil structure, and reduces greenhouse emissions of nitrous oxide ($N_2O$).Addressing these challenges requires targeted policy frameworks, public-private investments in rural telecommunications infrastructure, open-data standards for farm machinery intercommunication, and accessible technical extension services tailored to digital agriculture.As hardware costs decline and cloudbased AI processing becomes more accessible, smart technologies will progressively democratize, providing sustainable production solutions across farms of all scales. ConclusionSmart agricultural technologies offer a transformative pathway toward balancing environmental sustainability with high-yield crop production.By converting field observations into actionable, high-precision interventions, digital agriculture significantly improves water, soil, and nutrient management while curbing environmental degradation.Moving forward, overcoming economic, educational, and technological barriers will be essential to scaling these innovations globally and securing a resilient food supply for future generations.
Source: CyberLeninK (CyberLeninka)
Language: English
Subfield: Agronomy and Crop Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7223540495