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science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Revolutionizing Agriculture: ESA's Space-based Nutrition Monitoring for Crops"

The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission and the Italian Prisma mission have shown potential in monitoring the nutritional content of staple crops, according to ESA-funded research. By using satellite data, farmers can take appropriate steps to boost the quality of their crops as they grow, addressing the issue of malnutrition caused by a lack of essential nutrients. Conventional methods of measuring nutrient concentration are costly and time-consuming, making satellite monitoring a more efficient solution. The hyperspectral instrument carried on the Prisma mission and the multispectral instrument on the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission are sensitive to crop nutritional content, allowing for early intervention with fertilizers or other agricultural practices. This research could help ensure that basic crops are as nutritious as possible, especially in regions where malnutrition is prevalent.

via European Space Agency|

#crop-monitoring #food-security #malnutrition

agriculture2 years ago•4 min saved

Real-time Crop Monitoring: Algorithm Revolutionizes Farming

Researchers at South Dakota State University have developed a novel algorithm that allows farmers to monitor their crops in real time. By utilizing timely satellite observations, the algorithm calculates high spatial and high temporal crop greenness development, providing accurate timing for crop phenology. The algorithm can monitor crop growth at a 30-meter field scale and accurately predict six dates of crop growth transition stages. This information can guide farmers in their crop management, including irrigation scheduling and estimating yield size. The algorithm is expected to become a new geospatial tool for monitoring crop progress and condition, with potential applications for evaluating worldwide food security.

via Phys.org|

#agriculture #algorithm #crop-management

agriculture2 years ago•3 min saved

"NASA's Aerial Surveillance Identifies Wine Grape Disease in California"

Researchers from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Cornell University have used a remote sensing technique developed by NASA to accurately detect a viral disease called GLRaV-3 in grapevines. The disease, which causes significant damage to the U.S. wine and grape industry, is typically detected through labor-intensive methods. By using machine learning and NASA's Airborne Visible/InfraRed Imaging Spectrometer, the researchers were able to differentiate infected and non-infected vines with 87% accuracy, providing grape growers with early warning to intervene. The study highlights the potential of remote sensing and machine learning in agricultural decision-making and pathogen surveillance efforts.

via NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory|

#agriculture #crop-monitoring #grape-disease