This research is related to the application of precision agriculture methods in cotton crop at the region of Pella, and more specific Schinas region in the valley of Giannitsa. The main purpose was to test and pilot Apollo services with real farmers and farmer’s association in Pella, Greece. Apollo services based on satellite data (tillage and irrigation scheduling, crop growth monitoring and crop yield estimation) were tested on an irrigated cotton field and were validated with cotton physiology measurements.
Apollo services presented savings on fuel and water during tillage and irrigation operations, while the same or higher yield was achieved. Moreover, the Apollo platform allowed farmers to monitor and organize better their cultivation and harvest activities due to the better monitoring provided through the crop growth monitoring and yield estimation services.
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