Fusion of multi-source and multi- sensor information on soil and crop for optimised crop production system (FarmFUSE)
The main purpose of this project was to increase farm competitiveness by providing a system consisting of hardware and software that is both a support for better farming. The integration of data on soil, crop cover, pest, yield, topography and weather will furnish the farmers with ground truth decisions on applications of chemical fertilisers (e.g. N, P & K) and agrochemicals. End users (farmers and agronomists) have access to different layers of information and decisions via FMIS. Homogeneous application of fertilisers and agrochemicals is adopted by the majority of farmers worldwide. Variable rate applications are expected to result in increasing profitability, while reducing environmental impact by reducing amount of chemicals applied into the environment. Results showed that the on-line multi-sensor platform provide accurate measurement of key soil properties. The largest accuracy was reported for moisture content, organic carbon and total nitrogen. Moderate accuracy was reported for phosphorous, calcium, sodium, pH and cation exchange capacity. A new hybrid self-organizing map (SOM) and k-means algorithm for delineation of management zones maps showed better separation of clusters when compared with the standard k-means algorithm. The architecture of a FMIS was defined and a prototype is running. The cost-benefit analysis revealed FarmFUSE concept to be profitable to the partner farmers across the three experimental farms in Europe. Farmers’ feedback was positive about the project findings and supportive to become early adopters.
See also: https://smart-akis.com/SFCPPortal/#/app-h/technologies?techid=1065
Smart-AKIS: European Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS) towards innovation-driven research
in Smart Farming Technology
Ongoing | 2016-2018
in Smart Farming Technology
- Main funding source
- Horizon 2020 (EU Research and Innovation Programme)
- Geographical location
- Greece