Estimation of Spring Barley Yield

The article presents a method for estimating the spatial distribution of spring barley yield, based on the use of optical ground and satellite spectral data (PlanetScope data with a spatial resolution of 3 meters). This approach is highly relevant for the development of precision agriculture technologies. Yield mapping is carried out on the basis of data on the spatial distribution of the actual yield and the spatial distribution of the spectral optical characteristics. The method’s characteristic feature is the use of the integral values of vegetation indices (NDVI, MSAVI2, ClGreen) at various stages of crop development. The method was tested on the basis of stationary field experience, where traditional agriculture (deep plowing) is compared with resource-saving technologies (subsurface and surface plowing, and direct seeding with zero tillage).

Authors: A P Shevyrnogov, I Yu Botvich1, D V Yemelianov, A A Larko, V K Ivchenko and T N Demianenko

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