JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
Integrity Research Journals
ISSN: 2536-7072
Model: Open Access/Peer Reviewed
DOI: 10.31248/JASP
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Robotic solutions for precision agriculture
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASP2024.483 | Article Number: 0A695F6E6 | Vol.9 (4) - August 2024
Received Date: 02 August 2024 | Accepted Date: 28 August 2024 | Published Date: 30 August 2024
Authors: Funsho Kolapo* , Sheriff Lamidi , Agama Idika , Onyinye Blessing Philip , Kusibu Michael Mba , Kolawole Emmanuel Olayinka , Akunne Austin Uzim , Josiah Ifeoluwa Ojeniran , Oluwatoyin Lydia Dada and Moses Sodiq Sobajo
Keywords: sustainability, Improve productivity, robotic system, modern agriculture, precision agriculture
The robotic system is a key component in modern agriculture. The article aims to expand robotic solutions for precision agriculture and improve productivity, resource utilization, decision-making, sustainability, and farmworker safety. It aims to automate repetitive tasks, gather real-time data, promote sustainable practices, and reduce risks for farmworkers. They offer numerous potential solutions to issues related to the growing global population, changing demographics, and economic status. This article investigates how robotic systems can be significant to precision agriculture. Traditional farming is facing issues such as climate change, resource depletion, labour shortage, etc. The use of robotic systems makes precision agriculture achievable and it provides a sustainable solution. This study examined the importance of robotics in agricultural processes such as planting, seeding, weeding, and harvesting. The potential benefits of robotic solutions, such as increased efficiency, reduced labour costs, and improved crop yield, are explored. The article identifies key challenges and opportunities associated with robotic implementation in agriculture. The research aids in creative effective agriculture techniques by imaging the future use of robotics in agriculture.
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