GPS systems in agriculture: Accuracy and efficiency in tracking machinery and irrigation systems

GPS (Global Positioning System) technology is no longer just useful for navigation, it has also revolutionized everyday work in agriculture. GPS devices integrated into machinery and irrigation systems enable precision farming, which not only increases efficiency but also serves sustainability. In this blog, we will show how GPS helps in agriculture and support the benefits of the technology with a simple yet interesting example.

How does GPS work in agriculture?

Agricultural GPS systems use satellites to determine the exact position of machines and equipment in the field. These devices can be used in a number of ways:

• Machine tracking: Automated steering systems keep tractors and other agricultural machinery on a precise path, reducing overlaps and missed areas.
• Positioning irrigation systems: GPS makes it easy to check whether irrigation equipment is operating in the right place and whether it is covering the required areas.
• Collect location-specific data: GPS systems allow soil sampling and yield monitoring to be tied to precise geographic location, which helps with data-driven decision-making.

Interesting fact: How does GPS help with row spacing?

Imagine working in a cornfield where the plants can easily be damaged during inter-row cultivation if you don’t follow the rows exactly. A tractor equipped with a GPS system automatically guides itself between the rows of plants, with an accuracy of a few centimetres. This means that you not only save time, but also avoid damaging the plants. The automatic steering is so precise that it ensures that the tractor follows the correct path even at night or in poor visibility.

Why is it worth integrating GPS into your farm?

1. Accuracy: GPS systems reduce waste by pinpointing exactly where work needs to be done, whether it's plowing, seeding, or watering.
2. Efficiency: Tracking helps avoid overlaps, saving you time and fuel.
3. Sustainability: Precision agriculture reduces soil damage and waste of resources such as water and fertilizer.
4. Easier work: Automatic steering and precise route planning provided by GPS make farmers' work easier.

The future of farming is based on precision technologies

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