Session: Soil and Water Smart Management Using Digital Information, Decision Support Systems and Precision Technology Oral

Division: ASA Section: Agronomic Production Systems

Title: Soil and Water Smart Management Using Digital Information, Decision Support Systems and Precision Technology Oral

Lead Community Sponsor: Soil and Water Management Professionals Community
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Format: Oral Topical Session
Keywords: Decision Support Systems/Tools/Models, Precision management, Soil and water management and UAVs and drones

Session Description: Application of Decision Support Systems/Tools, crop growth, hydrology and agroecosystem models, precision management techniques, sensors, big data, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs, drones), etc. digital information and communication technologies has potential to increase rainwater and groundwater irrigation use efficiency and deliver a more productive and sustainable agricultural production. Soil amendments could attribute to improving water use efficiency by increasing soil infiltration, water holding capacity and plant available water content. This oral session participants will have the opportunity to exchange knowledge, experience, views and ideas on embracing innovative digital agricultural products and decision support systems for smart soil and water management.