Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2
Written by Alexandru Sorin CIOBANU, Cosmina SMEDESCU, Valentina TUDOR, Alina MĂRCUȚĂ, Liviu MĂRCUȚĂ, Dragoș SMEDESCU

Precision agriculture can be considered a revolution in modern farming, relying on data and advanced technologies aimed at optimizing production and efficiently utilizing resources. This approach enhances yields and reduces losses, thereby ensuring the sustainability and competitiveness of the agricultural sector. In a global context profoundly impacted by climate change, population growth, and increasing economic demands, precision agriculture plays a critical role in adapting farms to these new challenges while ensuring their profitability. This paper aims to asses the level of technical equipment, the degree of use and perceptions of precision agriculture technologies in eight farms with various surfaces in South-Muntenia region. The research is based on a questionnaire applied on these farms. The collected data were analyzed descriptively, with graphical representations. The results highlight the widespread adoption of self-guidance systems, the variable rate applications, digital platforms and soil sensors. The identified benefits include reduced production costs, increased efficiency and improved production quality while the main barriers are high costs, lack of training and technological complexity. The overall conclusion highlights the potential of precision agriculture to support farm performance and competitiveness, with support policies and professional training needed for widespread adoption.

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