Sensors and drones can help farmers improve crop quality while saving water
New research published in Plants, People, Planet examines precision agriculture methods for tomato and grape production. The study describes how drones and sensor-based irrigation can reduce the water needed for these crops while also improving their quality, according to a report by Phys.org.
New research in Plants, People, Planet examines precision agriculture techniques that use drones and sensor-based irrigation in tomato and grape production.
According to Phys.org, the methods can save water needed to produce the crops while also improving their quality.
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