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What is precision agriculture?

Last Updated: June 28, 2007

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Precision agriculture is the practice of using remote sensing, soil sampling and information management tools to optimize agriculture production. Precision agriculture often involves using geospatial data to maximize outputs as compared to inputs and reduce chemical application in unnecessary situations.

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