What is precision agriculture? UGA expert explains drones, AI and the future of ag tech

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What does precision agriculture actually look like in the field?In this episode of Cultivating Curiosity, we're joined by Luan Oliveira, assistant professor in the University of Georgia Department of Horticulture and UGA Cooperative Extension precision agriculture specialist, to break down how artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous sprayers, drone technology and smart farming tools are reshaping modern agriculture.Oliveira explains how precision agriculture is enabling farmers to work more efficiently and sustainably, meeting the demands of a growing population, and creating new opportunities for the next generation of ag tech professionals.Resources:Agribots: Autonomous Ground Robots for Specialty CropsUGA Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture (IIPA)Content from CAES:Creating an Extension-driven vision for smarter farmingUGA's Precision Horticulture Lab: Transforming farm operations with drone technologyGet social with us!Follow CAES on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn and check out UGA Extension on on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn for the latest updates.

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