Precision Farming: Technologies and Innovation for the Future

L'precision agriculture represents the future of farm management, and the book Precision Agriculture: Methods and Technologies to Improve the Efficiency and Sustainability of Cropping Systems, Edagricole, 2024, edited by Professor Raffaele Casa of the University of Tuscia, is one of the most comprehensive reference works on the subject.

The volume provides a detailed overview of available technologies to optimize crop management, reduce waste and improve sustainability. Among the solutions discussed, a ample space is dedicated to systems based on satellite data, one of the most promising innovations for the analysis and management of resources in agriculture.

Precision agriculture technologies

The book explores different technological solutions adopted in precision farming, among which:

• Sensors and drones for monitoring real-time crop monitoring;
• Self-driving systems and intelligent tractors for more efficient soil processing;
• Analysis software and forecasting models to optimize agricultural management;
• Satellite data for monitoring of large-scale crop conditions.

These technologies enable farmers to intervene in a targeted manner, reducing waste and increasing productivity.

TETHYS: satellite innovation for smart irrigation

Among the innovations illustrated in the volume, particular attention is dedicated to the satellite monitoring systems. Thanks to the ability to acquire multispectral images And Weather data, satellites offer essential information for irrigation management, plant health monitoring and crop yield forecasting.

The book recognizes TETHYS as one of the advanced solutions in the panorama of precision agriculture. Through the system WATER, TETHYS uses satellite data For Monitor soil moisture in real time and optimize irrigation. This technology enables farmers to reduce water consumption up to 40%, reducing operating costs and improving crop sustainability.

The presence of TETHYS in the volume edited by Professor Casa testifies to the importance of solutions based on satellite data in precision farming and the central role of the company in the innovation process of the agricultural sector.