Using sentinel-2 satellite images and machine learning algorithms to predict tropical pasture forage mass, crude protein, and fiber content

Abstract Grasslands cover approximately 24% of the Earth’s surface and are the main feed source for cattle and other ruminants. Sustainable and efficient grazing systems require regular monitoring of the quantity and nutritive value of pastures. This study demonstrates the potential of estimating pa...

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Main Authors: Marcia Helena Machado da Rocha Fernandes, Jalme de Souza FernandesJunior, Jordan Melissa Adams, Mingyung Lee, Ricardo Andrade Reis, Luis Orlindo Tedeschi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-04-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-59160-x