Assessment T2 Drones Flashcards
how technologies are being used to improve a specific aspect of food production in TWO agricultural sectors
Drones help improve the wheat, sugarcane or rice food production, because they have precise and accurate sensors
potential benefits of implementing these two types of technology for the future of food production in Australia.
benefits
Increased Efficiency
Crop Monitoring and Management
Livestock Monitoring
Safety and Risk Reduction
Cost Savings
Can this technology improve crop yueld
Drones can improve crop yield
Describe the technology, what is it designed to do and how does it work?
Agricultural drones are controlled by a remote control or an onboard computer.drones can be used to :
precision agriculture include mapping
Surveying and monitoring the crops
crop spraying, Drones can increase yields,save time and money, The birds-eye-view of a drone can improve production Efficiency.
Drone map creation provides farmers with an accurate view of their fields. Drones equipped with near infrared camera sensors allow the drones to see the spectrum of light that plants use to absorb light for photosynthesis. Using this information, farmers can identify the health of their crop.
how it is useful for increasing agricultural yields in the specific agricultural sector.
The drones determined water stress, low crop nutrients and poor soil health
By using drones your farming could become more economically and environmentally efficient through targeting the areas in need of the most care.Increases the apple yield by 53%
Outline the possible disadvantages to this technology. (It could be cost but there may be other obstacles to implementing it)
Very high costs ($22,000 each)
Can only cover 6 acres at a time ( takes 20 minutes to go over 6 acres)
Not all crops covered
Weather sensitive
Provide evidence of the success of this technology in a country other than Australia. Include relevant data showing evidence of the success.
In Japan, drones have resulted in improved crop yields in rice by 10% to 20% , reduced labour costs by 40%, pest and disease management by 30% to 40%, precision farming, and resource management.
Propose ways this technology could be used in a specific agricultural sector here in Australia.
Drones can be used for crop monitoring, precision spraying, and canopy management to improve grape quality and yields. Drones can be used to improve vineyard management practices and produce higher-quality wines by capturing aerial imagery, yield estimation, and irrigation management.
