Abstract
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: HOW GPS IMPROVES FARMING
Abdulwaheed Abdulsalam, Adikwu Joan, P and Salman Suleiman Isiaka
ABSTRACT
The research work examine Global Positioning System (GPS) concept in agricultural production which is becoming more attractive in managing tool that positively impacts the efficiency, productivity, and effectiveness of agricultural operations. Realizing sustainable modern development of agriculture based on Information Technology (IT) which brings agriculture into digital age. With the latest take-off of the NigeriaSat-1, an earth observing satellite for the metrological, natural resources, harzard observation and management purposes, Nigeria now join the league of nations that have access to opportunity afforded by Satellite Remote Sensing in revolutionizing their agriculture. The market for global positioning system receivers and software therefore is of significant importance and offers great opportunity for farmers in both ??pre?? and ??post?? farming seasoning. The study was therefore carried out to review meaning of global positioning system, highlights its component and describes how farmers can harness them for large scale agricultural production.
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