Urban Food Systems

Precision agriculture technology for urban farm and food production is crucial for improved crop yields and crop quality, enhanced plant vigor, optimized input rates, lowered environmental impact, and improved profitability. Some technologies utilized include soil sensors (moisture, temperature, electrical conductivity) used to determine irrigation timing and volume, environmental sensors (radiation, air temperature, rainfall) to track weather impacts on crop and pest development, insect and disease smart traps for biotic stress detection, drones and satellites for remote sensing of crop vigor, and robotics for sensing and conducting management practices like planting, weeding, and harvesting.