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Precision agriculture reduces the pressure of agriculture on the environment by increasing the efficiency of machinery and putting it into use. For example, the use of remote management devices such as GPS reduces fuel consumption for agriculture, while variable rate application of nutrients or pesticides can potentially reduce the use of these inputs, thereby saving costs and reducing harmful runoff into the waterways.

GPS also reduces the amount of compaction to the ground by following previously made guidance lines. This will also allow for less time in the field and will reduce the environmental impact from the equipment and chemicals.