Using GIS or Geo FIS Tools for Decision-support for Precision Agriculture: A Review

Abstract

Agriculture is a multifaceted discipline, encompassing a vast array of concepts and relationships. Precision farming is an agricultural production approach that acknowledges in-field variability, leveraging technology such as seeding, nutrient replacement, and spraying to local conditions. When practitioners have the means and resources to facilitate this change, the ideas of "precision agriculture" and "smart agriculture" will be completely realized. GeoFIS is an open-source program created with this goal in mind. Satellite-based Global Positioning Systems (GPS) have empowered farmers to address spatial variability, a crucial aspect of precision agriculture. This review aims to clarify the distinctions between two prominent systems, facilitating further research and development. Unfortunately, misunderstandings among researchers and the complexity of the information companies provide have created barriers for potential adopters. This review paper provides a comprehensive examination of the global advancements and current state of precision agriculture technologies, with a specific focus on the integration of GeoFIS and GPS in precision agriculture.