TKP3501

Mechanization of Agriculture

Machines in rice
precision farming
Mohd Harizul Fazli Anang
150939

Mohd Muazrul Mangsor

150949
Outlines

 Introduction

 Precision Farming Concept

 Components of Precision Farming

 Machines in Rice Precision Farming

 Conclusion
Introduction
 Precision farming is a farming management
concept based on observing and responding
to intra-field variations. It relies on new
technologies like satellite imagery and
information technology.

 The objective of the precision farming is to

increase crop production through the use of
integrated remote sensing, GIS, GPS and
sensor technologies incorporating advanced
agronomic and farming practices.
History in Malaysia

 The precision farming project for rice was

started and implemented in Block C, Sawah
Sempadan, Tanjung Karang, Selangor
Malaysia.
 This was one of the biggest pilot projects for
Precision Farming Studies.
 This 11-year (2001-2011) project was
initiated by Malaysian remote sensing agency
(MACRES) together with agriculture-related
agencies and Universiti Putra malaysia (UPM)
Precision Farming Concept
 Cycle of Precision Farming For Paddy
Yield map
Yield measurement
Variable rate
application Harvesting

Topdressing Soil sampling

Fertilizer application Soil chemical analysis
application PF
map Plant growth
analysis Soil map
Basal dressing
Plant growth map application

Fertilizer application map

Sensing system
 The device can
measure soil
reflectance at
depths of 150 to
400mm, accurate
geographical
location and obtain
soil images.
Mapping system

Main component in Paddy GIS program

A GIS is a system composed of hardware and software used for

storage, retrieval, mapping and analysis of spatially referenced
data. It creates a link between spatial data and their related
descriptive information.
 The program used Microsoft Access database
which is a Database Management System
(DBMS) software to store yield, pest and
diseases records in the database.
 GIS data are displayed in the computer based
system. Users able to produces the digital
and hardcopy maps of fertilizer
recommendation input, printed maps and
updates the pest, diseases, and yield records
in the database
 GUI to enable the user to access the program
in an easy manner.
System architecture of Paddy GIS
Implementation of Paddy GIS
Paddy GIS menu
Paddy GIS program is able to produce the fertilizer maps
and provide decision tools for water management at
the paddy field.