Introductory overview: Systems and control methods for operational management support in agricultural production systems

A challenge in modern farming is to find a sustainable way of achieving sufficient production. Precision in dosage, timing and allocation of water, biocides, fertilizer and other inputs is essential, as are such management actions as harvesting, pruning and weeding. Despite the increasing availability of sensor and actuator technologies, decision-making is still largely left to the farmer. This is creating a strong demand for support in operational management.