This book consists of the major findings of the series projects on smart
rice farming in Japan, headed by President of the Society of
Agricultural Informatics. It is the gateway to know the paddy
agriculture, by incorporating the findings of series national projects.
The scenario includes soil analysis, growth investigation, environmental
observation of air temperature, water temperature, water depth,
cultivation and management records, yield, and quality analysis. In
addition to the analysis of this large database, it showcases the new
generation large-scale rice farming technology system, integrated with
agri-machineries, field sensors, visualized farming, and
skill-transferring system. This book presents an analytical framework of
big data in agriculture and shows the empirical results for rice farm
innovation. The authors want to have the pleasure to contribute the
agricultural innovations of adopting smart technologies and empirical
studies, in countries no matter far or near to Japan. The authors also
hope this book conveys the innovative and elaborate sprites of smart
agriculture to the next generation and is of interest to students with
curiosity on agriculture, smart technology, and empirical study.