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A Mathematical Programming Model For Optimal Management Zone Delineation In Precision Agriculture

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The identification of optimal management zones, including optimal uniform grid size, is a complex issue central to the successful implementation of variable rate input application. A novel economic optimization model is developed and applied that identifies the economically optimal management zone. Variable rate seeding can increase profits and reduce risk.

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  • Dillon, Carl R., 2002. "A Mathematical Programming Model For Optimal Management Zone Delineation In Precision Agriculture," 2002 Annual meeting, July 28-31, Long Beach, CA 19672, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).
  • Handle: RePEc:ags:aaea02:19672
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.19672
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