The Evolution and Potential of Precision Agriculture in China Anchored In "3S" Technology.

Abstract

Agriculture serves as a linchpin for the national economy. With the accelerated evolution of information technology and emergent high-tech innovations, the digitization of agriculture has emerged as a pivotal trajectory for contemporary agricultural advancement. Conventional practices encompassing planting, fertilization, and harvesting are transitioning towards more quantitative, localized, and technologically-driven precision agriculture. Concurrently, with the global surge in "precision agriculture", Chinese academicians have progressively delved into its study. Over the past three decades, the "3S" technology-centric "precision agriculture" in China has witnessed commendable advancements, exemplified by innovations such as the Global Agricultural Remote Sensing Quick Report System and the Beidou Satellite Navigation System-based autonomic agricultural machinery operation. However, the modernization of Chinese agriculture exhibits certain limitations, including limited adoption, suboptimal integration, and a scarcity of high-caliber experts. Given the swift progression of Chinese scientific and economic domains, the "3S" technology is poised to surmount these challenges, enhancing the modernization of Chinese agriculture. Hence, "precision agriculture" anchored in "3S" technology retains significant growth prospects within China.