Precision agriculture relies heavily on the integration of various technologies — including GPS, sensors, data analytics and automation — of which industrial control systems serve as the backbone. As an organization dedicated to the development of industrial control system (ICS) standards and education, ISA recognizes the critical role that robust ICS frameworks play in advancing precision agriculture and sustainability.
The paper outlines the current state of precision agriculture as well as the role of ICS frameworks and their components. It also defines benefits of precision agriculture, from improving efficiency to minimising environmental impact. The paper establishes the importance of standardisation in today’s market and advocates for enhanced education initiatives in curriculum development, professional development, public awareness campaigns and research and innovation.
“By working together, we can drive the advancement of precision agriculture, which promises enormous benefits for farmers and the global economy,” said Claire Fallon, CEO and executive director of ISA. “ISA’s new position paper shows that automation technologies and skilled, knowledgeable automation professionals play a major role in precision agriculture’s widespread successful adoption.”
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