Geomagnetic Storm Disrupts Precision Agriculture, Outages Create Challenges for Farmers

Photo caption: FLORIDA CITY, FLORIDA – APRIL 01: An aerial view from a drone shows farm workers as they fill up bins in the back of a truck with zucchini as they harvest on the Sam Accursio & Son’s Farm on April 01, 2020 in Florida City, Florida. Photo credit: Joe Raedle / Getty Images. Article by Inno Flores. Tech Times – May 12, 2024.

The recent geomagnetic storm poses significant challenges for farmers reliant on precision agriculture technology. As outlined in a report by 404 Media, heightened solar activity has disrupted crucial GPS systems that play a vital role in guiding modern tractors. The impact of space weather on GPS and communication systems is well-documented, and farmers keenly feel its effects, particularly during this period. […]

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