Mapping Zones With Specific Farming Fields : Planning Sustainable Irrigation

Precision Farming Planning in MAPOG revolutionizes agriculture through advanced mapping tools. It optimizes resource allocation, enhancing crop yield and sustainability. By employing precise field mapping and strategic planning, farmers achieve efficient irrigation, fertilization, and pest control, ensuring a reliable and high-quality agricultural output for a thriving and eco-friendly farming future.

Key Concepts to create Precision Farming Planning with MAPOG

Our goal is to define specific zones within farming fields and plan irrigation for them. This map’s thematic structure is undoubtedly what gives it it’s fascinating details. Join us as we walk you through the process of making this effective map on the MAPOG. Let’s get started!

Steps to create Precision Farming Planning with MAPOG

Step 1: Add GIS Data

First, navigate to the Map Analysis interface. Then click on the “Add upload” button in the upper left corner. A dialogue box will open. Click on “Add GIS Data” to add data.

Add GIS Data - Precision Farming Planning

In the right corner box Provide the country name.

Browse & Upload Data - Precision Farming Planning

Now, in the other layer option search for farmland layer and by clicking Add option add this layer to map canvas.

Add farmland Layer - Precision Farming Planning

Now click the Action Button of the Farmland layer and click on that pencil icon and rename that layer as Farmland.

Rename layer - Precision Farming Planning

Step 2: Save Project

Now, click on the pencil icon situated right after the “Untitled Map” text to save the project. In the dialogue box write proper name and description that describe the project accurately. And click on save map option. Your project will be saved. 

Save Map - Precision Farming Planning

Step 3: Split Farmland

Now we are going to split the farmland using split polygon. To do that click on Process Data from header and click on Split polygon.

Split Polygon - Precision Farming Planning

In data selection select the farmland layer. Then select your desirable polygon and provide the number of parts you want to split. Then click on New polygon. Your new layer will be added on map screen.

New Split Layer - Precision Farming Planning

Rename the layer for better understanding.

Rename Layer - Precision Farming Planning

Step 4: Add Label Feature

Enhance the visualization of the layers using label feature. To do that head on to action button of new farmland layer and click on show data table. Then in the action button click on the pencil icon to edit the attributes. Provide new crop names in the name columns and save them.

Edit attributes - Precision Farming Planning

Then click on label feature and select the layer, feature, color and font size. Then click on save label. 

Save Label - Precision Farming Planning

Step 5: Add Thematic Style

Enhance the visualization of the layer using Basic style data option. Select the New farmland from select layer drop down menu. Then come to the opacity section and set the opacity as zero and save style.

Style data - Precision Farming Planning

By doing this layer will become transparent, and we will be able to see the land use layers underneath it.

Step 6: Plan Canal Paths

Click on Create data and then click on Create Polyline Data to plan new paths.

Create Polyline - Precision Farming Planning

Change the layer name to Canal Planning and click on save.

Provide Layer name - Precision Farming Planning

Click on the polyline icon and continue drawing, and plan your new canal paths. Name the first digitized path as main Canal and like this create new paths.

Create Polyline - Precision Farming Planning

Lastly hit save to save the polylines. 

Save Polylines - Precision Farming Planning

Create online Map – For Water Resource Allocation for Village” helps optimize water distribution and improve management. Using create polyline data allows precise mapping of water pipelines, ensuring efficient resource allocation and reducing wastage.

Step 6: Enhance visualization

Enhance the visualization of Split farmland and irrigation layers using style data option in the header. Click on Category style option and provide suitable colors to name attribute.

Add category style in new farmland - Precision Farming Planning

And add basic style to Canal planning layer.

Add basic style in Canal planning - Precision Farming Planning

Step 8: Results & Analysis

With our map now enriched with details, let’s make those final adjustments. This tool is ideal for farmers. Precision farming, enabled by accurate mapping, can lead to improved crop yields as farmers can address specific needs of different areas within their fields. 

Final Result - Precision Farming Planning

Major Findings

Optimized Resource Utilization: Precision mapping in MAPOG identifies optimal irrigation and fertilization zones, minimizing resource waste while maximizing crop yield.

Early Detection of Crop Stress: MAPOG’s advanced monitoring enables timely identification of crop stress through precise mapping, facilitating proactive intervention and minimizing potential yield loss.

Data-Driven Decision Making: Through accurate field mapping and data analysis, Precision Farming in MAPOG empowers farmers to make informed decisions on crop management, fostering sustainable and efficient agricultural practices.

Domain and Industry

This map is a powerful tool for Agriculture, Environmental Conservation, Food Supply Chain Management and beyond.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Precision Farming Planning in MAPOG emerges as a transformative solution, optimizing agriculture through precise mapping. With enhanced proactive crop management, and data-driven decisions, it marks a significant step towards sustainable and high-yield farming, ensuring a resilient future for agriculture.

LINKS FOR THE DATA 👍

Farmland Polygon layer

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