About the course

Historically, crop and soil management practices have been made and applied at the field level. Management at the field level works well with small fields and large fields which have little spatial variability. Precision agriculture, also known as site-specific management, addresses spatial variability within a field and how to best manage that variability to maximize production and profitability while minimizing risk. Site-specific management may be applied to such decisions as variety selection, weed and pest management, nutrient management, and irrigation.

　　Research and extension faculty within the Crop and Soil Sciences Department along with faculty in other departments are developing methods to identify areas of variability within a field. New technologies such as yield monitoring, remote sensing, imaging, and GIS are being explored in conjunction with traditional methods such as scouting. Work is also being conducted on how to implement site-specific practices through the development of new equipment capable of variably applying inputs. Finally, scientists are working with current and future agriculture professionals to provide them with scientific-based information on the use and application of precision agriculture and help improve their skills with the associated new technologies. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Raleigh
Summer (May), 2024	Raleigh
Summer (June), 2024	Raleigh
Fall (August), 2024	Raleigh
Spring (January), 2025	Raleigh
Summer (May), 2025	Raleigh
Summer (June), 2025	Raleigh
Fall (August), 2025	Raleigh
Spring (January), 2026	Raleigh
Summer (May), 2026	Raleigh
Summer (June), 2026	Raleigh

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for North Carolina State University - Raleigh

? One unofficial transcript from each previously attended college or university

　　? Three recommendations, submitted via the online application

　　? Proof of English Proficiency (non-US citizen applicants only)

　　? Personal Statement

　　IELTS Academic-6.5 or higher (minimum of 6.5 in each sub score), Provide Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a total score of at least 80 on the Internet-based Test (iBT), and with minimum test scores for each section of: Listening 18 points, Reading 18 points, Writing 18 points, Speaking 18 points ? for admission , Toefl paper-based test requires a score of 550 or higher (with scores of 50 on at least two of the three sections and no section score below 45). To be considered for admission in full graduate standing, applicants must have: a four-year bachelor?s degree (or equivalent) from a regionally accredited college or university. Exceptions to standard accreditation may be granted for applicants with international degrees, including applicants with three-year degrees from institutions in Europe participating in the Bologna Process. a GPA of at least 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in their undergraduate degrees.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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