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Satellite Impact on Agriculture and Farming

A video with graphics clearly explaining the use of satellite technology and how it helps farmers in a wide variety of ways. Find out how this amazing technology impacts on farmers' use of fuel and decisions about what crops to plant and how much nutrient or pest protection to apply.

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