Analysis of Whether Farms Are Becoming Digital Firms

Monitoring Software Granula, which is used by the employees who report their acreage in real time, will help farmers to work on the farm without any issues and delays.

Self-driving tractors uses GPS (Global Positioning System), which will assistance to locate all the equipment locations and where it is, and farmers could monitor progress on the iPad's and other computers.

Trucks, planting and spraying machines uses Wireless sensors to map every field and use it to apply seed and nutrients to fields by using computerized instructions.

GPS-controlled AutoTrac power steering systems that enable operators of the equipment to pull their hands off the steering wheel and JDLink, will upload data to a remote server which will assistance farmers to replace plantations fertilization instructions.

The FieldScripts application examines the amount of sunlight, shade and changes in soil and phosphorous content. FieldScripts uses the genetic characteristics of its seeds to analyze the data and provide accurate planting Instruction to iPad connected to field planting equipment. This tool supports farmers to identify areas where more fertilizer is needed, which saves on fertilizer costs While increasing their performance and environmental benefits.

Deere tools are precision farming for farmers. Computer precision processing of areas means that farmers need to use less manure, which can save up to $ 10,000 in individual farmers.

Data analysis and Planting recommendations provide to farmers by Monsanto and Dupont support farmers how to further increase their crop output. Farmers could also be told to put in precise seeds in different areas. Data analysts keep track of the weather and other factors and provide farmers with advice on how to handle plant growth.

Appropriate planting can increase the average harvest of corn from the current 160 barrels to over 200 units.