The concept of precision farming is wide, and it represents the efficiency which is achieved with the help of precision. For the navigation of field machines, the RTK (Real Time Kinematic) navigation is needed. In order to verify the positive effects in practice, RTK navigation system equipped with Fentd 828 was applied to test the width of overlap, and fuel and time that could be saved compared with manual driving. The experiment was conducted on two areas of land size of 172 m × 58 m with two working machines width 3 m and 6 m. Results indicated that 15.7% of the time and 8.66% of the fuel were saved on a working machine of 3 meters width, and 12.6% of the time and 8.28% of the fuel were saved on a working machine of 6 m width. The width of the overlap represent 10% of the working width of the machine, and with the method of turning, which RTK navigation allows, additional time was saved. Ecological footprint, CO2 emissions and global warming potential (GWP) was estimated under different guiding systems. The largest footprint was related to manual tillage with 3 m width working machine, while estimation on CO2 (kg) emissions and GWP obtained the same result. The use of precision agriculture technologies allows better planning and analyzing of working procedures. The air, water and soil pollution are less intensive.
F.09 Development of a new technological process or technology
COBISS.SI-ID: 4624428Erosion (water, wind and tillage erosion) remains the greatest threat to soil in several regions Holy. Erosion measurement is a time, cost and organizationally demanding process, hence the risk for erosion and its intensity is most often estimated by computational models. Global and regional erosion estimates vary widely according to the method used. General assessments average soil erosion on arable land is significantly higher (from 8 to almost 50 t ha-1 year-1) than estimates from regional and global models (2 to 4 t ha-1 year-1). Any assessment of erosion is a must evaluated according to an acceptable level of soil loss. This booklet addresses mainly erosion on agricultural land. It is known that the erosion of agricultural soil can be reduced by adapted tillage, structural land changes and transformation of agricultural land. Measures such as conservation and belt tillage, land cover, planting rows of trees and shrubs, terracing and more are proven to be effective. Nevertheless, we pay too little attention to erosion. This publication presents an assessment of erosion in Slovenia according to the RUSLE method and examples of erosion from our agricultural area.
F.09 Development of a new technological process or technology
COBISS.SI-ID: 41993475Soil is the basis of alpine ecosystems. Through sustainable management and soil protection, we improve the sustainable management of the entire environment, make a significant contribution to the existence of key ecosystem services, preserve biodiversity and ensure human well-being. The book presents a brief explanation of the main ecosystem services that soil provides to the environment and man in the context of land use. For decision-makers, the monograph is a contribution to awareness-raising activities about the importance of soil for the well-being of the environment and man, and is also intended for those who are encountering the issue for the first time.
F.10 Improvements to an existing technological process or technology
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