Agro-informatics TechTalk ‘Sensing and Data Analytics for Precision Agriculture: Challenges and Opportunities’ on Friday 12 April at 14:00 – 15:00 CEST
03/04/2024
FAO is relaunching its Agro-informatics TechTalks for 2024, on a monthly basis. These interactive sessions aim to spark peer-to-peer discussions on the central role that technology, science and data play in sustainable digital agriculture for targeted impact and to strengthen links within the agro-informatics community and beyond. The series serve as a dedicated space to showcase external experts' knowledge and how their research, initiatives or products contribute to agricultural transformation and sustainable development, in a globally interconnected ecosystem, leaving no one behind.
On Friday 12 April at 14:00 CEST, Dr. Rabi N. Sahoo, Principal Scientist at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) with over 24 years of experience in Remote Sensing and its applications in Agriculture, will discuss challenges and opportunities of remote sensing and data analytics for precision agriculture.
In recent years, technologies in the field of Precision Agriculture have emerged as game-changers to achieve food security, leveraging sensors, Internet of Things (IoT), remote sensing, drone technology, geospatial sciences, big data analytics, robotics, and more. These tools enable farmers to monitor crop health, soil conditions, and micro-environments with unprecedented precision, leading to enhanced resource efficiency and optimized production systems. Thus, the scope of Precision Agriculture has gone beyond farm boundaries to address post-harvest losses, precision livestock, aquaculture etc. With advancements in high-throughput plant phenomics and genomics, researchers gain invaluable insights into plant behavior, stress responses, and genetic traits. This knowledge empowers them to develop smart plant varieties and tailor agricultural practices with greater precision.
While Precision Agriculture has proven its worth in advanced economies, its adoption in Asian countries remains limited. The diversity of crops, fragmented land holdings, and unique socio-economic conditions pose challenges that require tailor-made solutions. Recognizing this, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research has initiated a Network Program on Precision Agriculture to develop Precision AG-Techs customized for the specific needs of South Asian agriculture, fostering sustainable and profitable farming practices.
Join the event to contribute to building a more resilient and sustainable digital agricultural future.
Watch the trailer here
Re-watch the recording of the session here
On Friday 12 April at 14:00 CEST, Dr. Rabi N. Sahoo, Principal Scientist at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) with over 24 years of experience in Remote Sensing and its applications in Agriculture, will discuss challenges and opportunities of remote sensing and data analytics for precision agriculture.
In recent years, technologies in the field of Precision Agriculture have emerged as game-changers to achieve food security, leveraging sensors, Internet of Things (IoT), remote sensing, drone technology, geospatial sciences, big data analytics, robotics, and more. These tools enable farmers to monitor crop health, soil conditions, and micro-environments with unprecedented precision, leading to enhanced resource efficiency and optimized production systems. Thus, the scope of Precision Agriculture has gone beyond farm boundaries to address post-harvest losses, precision livestock, aquaculture etc. With advancements in high-throughput plant phenomics and genomics, researchers gain invaluable insights into plant behavior, stress responses, and genetic traits. This knowledge empowers them to develop smart plant varieties and tailor agricultural practices with greater precision.
While Precision Agriculture has proven its worth in advanced economies, its adoption in Asian countries remains limited. The diversity of crops, fragmented land holdings, and unique socio-economic conditions pose challenges that require tailor-made solutions. Recognizing this, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research has initiated a Network Program on Precision Agriculture to develop Precision AG-Techs customized for the specific needs of South Asian agriculture, fostering sustainable and profitable farming practices.
Join the event to contribute to building a more resilient and sustainable digital agricultural future.
Watch the trailer here
Re-watch the recording of the session here