As a satellite navigation system independently developed by China, the Beidou navigation system has the advantages of global coverage and high precision , and has broad application prospects in the agricultural field. "Beidou + Agriculture" is a typical exploration of China's agricultural production towards intelligence, technology and modernization . It not only provides a new support point for accelerating the transformation of traditional agriculture into smart agriculture, but also leads the new trend of global precision agriculture development. In recent years , It is highly valued by the central government .
In February of this year, the No. 1 Central Document "Opinions of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council on Promoting the Key Work of Rural Revitalization in 2023" was released. This is the first time that the Beidou system has been included in the No. 1 Central Document. The document clearly states that "accelerate the research and development and promotion of advanced agricultural machinery. Intensify the research and development of large-scale intelligent agricultural machinery equipment, small machinery and gardening machinery suitable for hilly and mountainous areas. Support the integrated application of Beidou intelligent monitoring terminal and assisted driving system. Improve the subsidy policy for the purchase and application of agricultural machinery, explore and operate Linked subsidy methods, the local government must fulfill the statutory expenditure responsibility."
It is not difficult to see that the Beidou navigation system has become one of the hot spots in the document, which also means that Beidou has now become an important leader in the development of modern agriculture. This article will give an in-depth interpretation of the application and importance of the Beidou navigation system in modern agriculture.
The leading role of Beidou in the development of modern agriculture is embodied in the following aspects:
1. Improve the efficiency and quality of agricultural production
Beidou technology can help agricultural producers achieve precision agricultural management. Through positioning technology, farmers can accurately measure the area and shape of cultivated land, understand the growth status of crops, and arrange fertilization, spraying and irrigation reasonably. Farmers can divide their farmland into small pieces for management, and apply different fertilizers according to different soil quality and demand, which maximizes the yield and quality of crops.
In agricultural machinery operations, Beidou technology can provide precise positioning and navigation services to help agricultural machinery drive and operate accurately. Agricultural machinery can automatically perform operations such as sowing, fertilizing, and weeding according to the specified path and coordinates, which greatly improves the efficiency and accuracy of agricultural machinery operations. At the same time, Beidou technology can also realize remote monitoring and management of agricultural machinery. Farmers can know the location, operation status and sensor data of agricultural machinery anytime, anywhere, adjust operation plans and decisions in time, and improve the utilization rate and efficiency of agricultural machinery.
According to the data released at the white paper press conference of "China's Beidou in the New Era", there are more than 200,000 sets of agricultural machinery automatic driving terminals based on the Beidou system, covering deep plowing, transplanting, sowing, plant protection, harvesting, straw processing and drying in agricultural production And so on. In 2022, from spring plowing to summer harvest and autumn harvest, domestic agricultural machinery equipped with Beidou terminals will play an important role in grain production throughout the year. Beidou Agricultural Machinery is actually providing services to farmers and improving the efficiency of agricultural production.
According to the data released in November 2022 at the "China Beidou in the New Era" white paper conference, the number of agricultural machinery automatic driving terminals based on the Beidou system has exceeded 200,000 sets. The data shows that by the end of 2021, the agricultural machinery automatic driving system based on the Beidou system has exceeded 100,000 units/set. At present, the Qianyun series of agricultural machinery navigation supported by "star-ground integration" technology can meet the requirements of efficient operation in areas with no or weak network, and have been widely used in Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia.
Among them, the Qianyun series of agricultural machinery navigation is a product launched by Qianxun Location. Qianxun Location's satellite-ground integrated service can provide centimeter-level positioning services for remote mountainous areas, Gobi Desert and other areas with no network or weak network. The service coverage Nationwide, ready-to-use, convenient and fast. Therefore, the signal is stable and the operation efficiency is high - people can work 24 hours a day without stopping the machine.
Qianyun agricultural machine navigation, no need to stare, free hands, more efficient and easier. It reduces the skill and experience requirements for agricultural machine operators, and can perform high-precision sowing, raking and other operations. With the advantages of "supporting Beidou's satellite-based augmentation service and ground-based augmentation service at the same time, high integration, easy to learn and use" and other advantages, it has been received by many Good reviews from agricultural staff.
2. Reduce the cost of agricultural production
As mentioned above, Beidou technology can improve the accuracy of agricultural production, maximize the use of resources such as pesticides and fertilizers, and avoid unnecessary waste. At the same time, the use of agricultural machinery navigation reduces fuel consumption and other issues, reducing the cost of agricultural machinery use. The Beidou system can also monitor the operating status and location of agricultural machinery, detect faults and repair them in time, reducing the impact of mechanical faults on agricultural production and reducing maintenance costs for farmers.
During the transportation of agricultural products, the Beidou system can provide real-time road conditions and traffic information to help farmers choose the optimal transportation route and time, reducing transportation costs and time. In addition, using the navigation function of the Beidou system, the goods can also be monitored and managed in real time, preventing loss or damage of goods, and reducing the loss cost of agricultural products.
3. Strengthen the protection of agricultural ecology
Beidou satellite navigation technology can realize applications such as agricultural monitoring and early warning, timely discover and deal with problems such as diseases, insect pests, and meteorological disasters, reduce agricultural ecological damage and environmental pollution, and improve the sustainability of agricultural ecosystems. By using the Beidou system, the agricultural ecological environment can be monitored in real time, such as water resources, soil quality, air quality, etc., thereby providing a scientific basis for agricultural ecological protection.
For example, in terms of water resources management, the Beidou system can monitor farmland irrigation conditions, provide farmers with accurate irrigation information, and avoid wasting water resources and water pollution. In terms of soil quality monitoring, the Beidou system can monitor land use and the use of agricultural inputs, providing a scientific basis for soil protection and restoration. In terms of air quality monitoring, the Beidou system can monitor air pollution and provide effective monitoring means for agricultural ecological environment protection.
4. Improve the safety of agricultural products
By using the Beidou system, it is possible to track and monitor agricultural products from production to processing, transportation, sales and other links, effectively ensuring the quality and safety of agricultural products.
For example, in terms of agricultural product quality monitoring, the Beidou system can monitor the quality of agricultural products in the production process and provide scientific basis for the quality and safety of agricultural products. In terms of product traceability, information such as agricultural product production, processing, and logistics can be recorded to ensure the source and quality of agricultural products. In terms of transportation management, it can realize the precise positioning and tracking of agricultural products, provide effective guarantee measures for the quality and safety of agricultural products, and improve consumers' trust in agricultural products.
To sum up, Beidou technology has played an indispensable leading role in the development of modern agriculture, and its high-precision positioning capability has become an important basic support for the realization of agricultural modernization. As the construction and operator of the national Beidou ground-based augmentation system, Qianxun Location provides smart agricultural solutions that make full use of the high-precision positioning capabilities of Beidou, which can ensure the high reliability of agricultural implementers in different scenarios and operations. The integration of production, supply and marketing of "1 set of core hardware and infrastructure + 1 high-precision map + N types of unmanned agricultural machinery + N types of agricultural big data service platform" helps farmers increase production and income, government management is efficient, and accelerate traditional agriculture to smart agriculture transformation.