FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Precision farming uses modern technologies such as satellite imagery or field mapping to improve crop quality and profitability. Moreover, it optimizes the use of traditional resources.

Detailed explanation-2: -The major components of precision farming are; Geographical information system (GIS), Geographical positioning system (GPS), Remote sensing, Variable rate technology, NDVI, Nutrient expert system, SSNM, Bio-intensive farming, Real-time nitrogen management, DRIS approach, Soil testing and yield monitoring.

Detailed explanation-3: -Modern farming methods refer to a type of agricultural production that involves a lot of money, manpower, and a lot of farm equipment like threshers, winnowing machines, and harvesters, as well as a lot of technology like selective breeding, insecticides, chemical fertilizers, and pesticides.

Detailed explanation-4: -Precision agriculture gives farmers the ability to more effectively use crop inputs including fertilizers, pesticides, tillage and irrigation water. More effective use of inputs means greater crop yield and(or) quality, without polluting the environment.