Preferred term
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variable rate technology
Definition
A complete explanation of the intended meaning of a concept- A technology based on a combination of equipment and software to vary the application of fertilizer, pesticides, seed and other crop inputs within fields to optimize yield based on the needs of crops so that the highest possible yields are obtained with the least possible inputs.
- Technologie reposant sur une combinaison de matériel et de logiciels permettant de moduler l’épandage d’engrais, de pesticides, de semences et d’autres intrants destinés aux cultures afin d’optimiser le rendement en tenant compte des besoins des plantes, de façon à obtenir le rendement le plus élevé possible avec le moins d’intrants possible.
- Tecnología basada en una combinación de equipo y programas informáticos para variar la aplicación de fertilizantes, plaguicidas, semillas y otros insumos de cultivo en los campos con miras a optimizar el rendimiento en función de las necesidades de los cultivos, de modo que se obtengan los mayores rendimientos posibles con la menor cantidad posible de insumos.
Broader concept
Broader conceptEntry terms
Alternative terms for the concept.- VRT
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Scope note
Notes about the usage and scope of the concept.- Variable rate technology in precision agriculture is an area of technology that focuses on automated application of materials to a given landscape. The way in which the materials are applied is based on data collected by everything from drones and satellites, AI, IoT and hyperspectral imaging. These materials include fertilizers, chemicals, seeds and water, with all aiming to optimize crop production.
In other languages
Terms for the concept in other languages.French
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technologie à taux variable
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TTV
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Portuguese
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tecnologia de taxa variável
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Spanish
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Tecnología de dosis variable
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TDV
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URI
http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_4a047e09