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Online ISSN : 2319-7706 Issues : 12 per year Publisher : Excellent Publishers Email : editorijcmas@gmail.com submit@ijcmas.com Editor-in-chief: Dr.M.Prakash Index Copernicus ICV 2018: 95.39 NAAS RATING 2020: 5.38 |
Geoinformatics has emerged as a transformative technology in modern agriculture, integrating Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT) and spatial analytics to support data-driven decision-making. This review highlights the role of geoinformatics in enhancing agricultural productivity, resource-use efficiency and environmental sustainability. By enabling the collection, analysis and visualization of spatial data, geoinformatics facilitates precision farming practices tailored to field-specific conditions. Major applications include crop acreage estimation, crop health monitoring, nutrient and irrigation management, yield forecasting, pest and disease surveillance, crop insurance, land suitability assessment, livestock monitoring, disaster management, and agricultural logistics. Advanced technologies such as hyperspectral imaging, satellite remote sensing, drones, AI-based predictive models, and IoT-enabled sensors provide real-time insights into crop and soil conditions, enabling timely interventions and optimized resource allocation. The integration of geospatial technologies with decision support systems improves farm management while minimizing environmental impacts. Emerging trends such as cloud computing, blockchain, 5G connectivity, and autonomous farming systems are further expanding the scope of geoinformatics in agriculture. Overall, geoinformatics is revolutionizing agricultural practices by promoting precision, efficiency, resilience, and sustainability, thereby contributing significantly to global food security and climate-smart agriculture.
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