EXCERCISES Drones are programmed to track the herd across the fields. ............................................ Drones can identify areas affected by lack or excess of water. ............................................ Drones map the soil to let the farmer understand any issues with its quality. ............................................ Drones can help stop pest infestation in crops. ............................................ Drones allow a close check to be kept on crop health in real-time. ............................................ Drones can be fitted with pod shooters that launch seeds or nutrients into crop fields. ............................................ Drones monitor the crop fields making it possible for farmers to keep a close check on the crop efficiently and in real-time. ............................................ Drones can provide digital representations of field and vegetative stage of the crop. ............................................ 10 Find the drone and GPS applications associated with the following activities. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 11 Watch the video and complete the table. then watch it again and complete the summary. Technology helps farmers pinpoint what their ........................................... need across their fields, so that they can do the right thing in the right ........................................... at the right ............................................ It is possible to map drought ........................................... in the crops before they display visible ........................................... from the ground. This technology helps to ........................................... water so that the farmers can precisely determine when, ..........................................., and how much to irrigate. The harvest and ........................................... of the potatoes are improved. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. INSERIRE VIDEO 12 Fill in the blanks with the words given below. chemicals • crop • disease • irrigation • maps • navigate • precision • tools GPS in Agriculture GPS equipment manufacturers have developed several ........................................... to help farmers and agribusinesses become more productive and efficient in their ........................................... farming activities. The accuracy of GPS allows farmers to create precise land ........................................... for field areas, road locations and distances between points of interest. GPS allows farmers to accurately ........................................... to specific locations in the field, collect soil samples or monitor ........................................... conditions. Location information is collected by GPS receivers for mapping field extension, roads, ...........................................systems, and problem areas of crops, such as weeds or ............................................ Crop dusters equipped with GPS devices can apply ........................................... only where needed, consequently benefiting the environment, and guaranteeing a more accurate usage of materials. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Adapted from: https://www.gps-server.net/global-positioning-system-in-agriculture GLOSSARY : : : : : assessment valutazione crop duster velivolo agricolo usato per irrorazioni pattern modello pod baccello to spot individuare