An Automated System for the Optimization of Production Processes in Agriculture

Technology automatization in agriculture enables us to solve efficiently problems associated with the population growth, sufficient food production and its quality. This applies through the whole chain of agricultural processes from the plantation of crop, fertilizing, harvesting, food storage, processing and distribution. The development of low-cost microcontroller technology and efficient control algorithms enables use to enhance the integration of agriculture processes, increase their efficiency and reduce losses. This paper reports on the development of a new SCADA control system which is designed to enhance the efficiency of seeding and harvesting processes. This system is integrated with the GPS so that the process is fully automated.