by drew schroeder. in this presentation: gps what is it?? gps how it works gps cost/payback soil...
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Advances in AgricultureBy Drew Schroeder
In this Presentation:GPS What is it??
GPS How it worksGPS Cost/Payback
Soil SamplingSoil Maps
Combining GPS with Soil Sampling
Money CentsIf you could find a way to save thousands, would you?
My ThesisThat new technologies will save farmers money
GPS (Global Positing System)Not just used for
navigationUsed in many
farming operationsBecoming the
number 1 thing farmers want to know more about
GPS and How it Works
Triangulation is used to get a precise location
Some GPS units will narrow it down to one inch
Satellite
GPS Cost/PaybackIs it worth it?
The formula:
Payback (years) = Capital Cost/ Savings + Yield Improvements
Soil Sampling
This process allows farmers to find out the following:
Soil Types Fertilizer
Levels Fertilizer Build
Ups Soil
Composition
Soil MapsThis is information
farmers get from soil sampling
Each section is a different type of soil
Combining GPS and Soil Results
Combining both of these farmers will make or gain money and improve yields
Quick SavingsIf a field only needs 1 ton of fertilizer
an acre rather 2, you instantly cut cost in half, therefore saving you money.
ConclusionUsing new advances will save farmers money
if properly used and applied