Machines in rice precision farming

Machines in rice precision farming

Mohd Harizul Fazli Anang 150939

Mohd Muazrul Mangsor 150949

TKP3501Mechanization of

Agriculture

Outlines

Introduction

Precision Farming Concept

Components of Precision Farming

Machines in Rice Precision Farming

Conclusion

Introduction Precision farming is a farming

management concept based on observing and responding to intra-field variations. It relies on new technologies like satellite imagery and information technology.

The objective of the precision farming is to increase crop production through the use of integrated remote sensing, GIS, GPS and sensor technologies incorporating advanced agronomic and farming practices.

History in Malaysia

The precision farming project for rice was started and implemented in Block C, Sawah Sempadan, Tanjung Karang, Selangor Malaysia.

This was one of the biggest pilot projects for Precision Farming Studies.

This 11-year (2001-2011) project was initiated by Malaysian remote sensing agency (MACRES) together with agriculture-related agencies and Universiti Putra malaysia (UPM)

Precision Farming Concept

Cycle of Precision Farming For Paddy

PF

Basal dressing application

Soil chemical analysis

Plant growth analysis

Topdressing application

Harvesting

Fertilizer application map

Soil map

Soil sampling

Plant growth map

Variable rate application

Fertilizer application map

Yield measurement

Yield map

Sensing system The device can

measure soil reflectance at depths of 150 to 400mm, accurate geographical location and obtain soil images.

Mapping system

A GIS is a system composed of hardware and software used for storage, retrieval, mapping and analysis of spatially referenced data. It creates a link between spatial data and their related descriptive information.

Main component in Paddy GIS program

The program used Microsoft Access database which is a Database Management System (DBMS) software to store yield, pest and diseases records in the database.

GIS data are displayed in the computer based system. Users able to produces the digital and hardcopy maps of fertilizer recommendation input, printed maps and updates the pest, diseases, and yield records in the database

GUI to enable the user to access the program in an easy manner.

System architecture of Paddy GIS

Implementation of Paddy GIS

Paddy GIS menu

Paddy GIS program is able to produce the fertilizer maps and provide decision tools for water

management at the paddy field.