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The Challenges of Precision Agriculture: Is Big Data the Answer?

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  • Mintert, James R.
  • Widmar, David
  • Langemeier, Michael
  • Boehlje, Michael
  • Erickson, Bruce

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Precision farming utilizes information technology to add exactness to the quantity, quality, timing and location in the application and utilization of inputs in agricultural production. Though having tremendous potential, after two decades of work pertaining to precision agriculture, our abilities to capitalize on this technology have fallen far short of expectations. This manuscript frames the discussion concerning the challenges and opportunities of precision farming identifying critical knowledge gaps that must be addressed before precision agriculture technologies will be more widely embraced. A review of the literature provides the foundation for this discussion, helps identify knowledge gaps and outline some of the progressions in technologies needed for the industry to better capitalize on the potential advantages offered by precision agriculture.

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  • Mintert, James R. & Widmar, David & Langemeier, Michael & Boehlje, Michael & Erickson, Bruce, 2016. "The Challenges of Precision Agriculture: Is Big Data the Answer?," 2016 Annual Meeting, February 6-9, 2016, San Antonio, Texas 230057, Southern Agricultural Economics Association.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:saea16:230057
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.230057
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    1. Noubissi Domguia, Edmond & Asongu, Simplice, 2022. "ICT and agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa: effects and transmission channels," MPRA Paper 119055, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    2. Silvia Macchia, 2022. "Unbundling the information needs of new-generation agricultural companies," MANAGEMENT CONTROL, FrancoAngeli Editore, vol. 2022(2 Suppl.), pages 117-141.
    3. Hanson, Erik D. & Cossette, Max K. & Roberts, David C., 2022. "The adoption and usage of precision agriculture technologies in North Dakota," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 71(C).
    4. Joana Colussi & Eric L. Morgan & Gary D. Schnitkey & Antônio D. Padula, 2022. "How Communication Affects the Adoption of Digital Technologies in Soybean Production: A Survey in Brazil," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 12(5), pages 1-24, April.

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