Oman Agriculture to Benefit from Remote Sensing and GIS

Based on these spatial differences, variable rate application of inputs such as fertilisers or pesticides can be made. Remote sensing information can be used to establish sub-field management zones for variable rate application, providing a less expensive and finer resolution option than grid sampling. The technologist added that the potential for profitable use of remote sensing by farmers is less frequently studied.

Khalifa has recently gained a Masters degree in GIS and remote sensing from the University of New England in Australia and is currently conducting research into hydrography and GIS in the Sultanate.

Khalifa said that hyperspectral remote sensing is a relatively new technology being used in the discovery and identification of precise agriculture, mineral exploration, urban investigation, water stress, and others. It can be useful for monitoring and mapping water stress, detecting plant pests and diseases, detecting the hydrocarbon, monitoring and mapping crop quality and growth, wetland, water quality and phosphorus and nitrogen deficiencies in corn.

Eric - I have sent you a mail with further details. Joost Boers - 04/01/2012 - 09:58

I am the VP of I-Ten Associates for Middle East operations, I am also a licensed professional photogrammetrist, who has been utilizing 4-band multi-spectral imagery for exactly these purposes for more than sixteen years in the US. We are opening an office in Qatar. I soul like to contact the author of the article personally to inquire how we can help him in his endeavor. Eric Stone LSIT GISP RPP - 03/01/2012 - 18:48

Nice writeup.. North Survey Instruments LLC - 31/12/2011 - 23:27