Commonly known as drones. Agriculture is taking advantage of this new technology. With less than 1% of the population feeding the rest of the 99%, farmers need help in producing the most with what they have.
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| http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/agriculture/2015/07/21/drones-farm-savings-agriculture-millions/30486487/ |
A recent article in AgWeek talks about the future hopes of drone usage in agriculture. A thermal imaging camera maker has recently launched a camera that will help farmers see the difference between healthy and distressed crops.
The drone will be able collect data to help farmers determine:
- where to add/reduce water
- areas that need more/less pesticides
- when to harvest
With this data collected farmers can save thousands on annual costs. A study, by Informa Economics and Measure, stated that corn producers will have the biggest benefit of drones. Corn producers can save on average $11.58 per acre. Corn yields can also increase about 2.5%.
Crop farmers won't be the only ones benefiting from the use of drones. Livestock producers can use the devices to monitor cattle and other livestocks. Being able to look over cattle without having to physically be out in the pasture can allow farmers to detect and treat animals that may need help.
To read more about drone usage, check out these sources:
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-drones-will-drastically-transform-us-agriculture-in-one-chart-2015-11-17
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/agriculture/2015/07/21/drones-farm-savings-agriculture-millions/30486487/
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