1. Advanced Method to Assess the Impact of Soil Fertility Variability on Maize (Zea mays L.) Productivity.

Maize production in Brazil for the 2024/2025 season is estimated at 119.6 million tons, representing a 3.4% increase compared to the previous cycle, despite a 5.9% reduction in cultivated area. This scenario highlights the need for more efficient agricultural systems capable of sustaining high productivity levels under land-use restrictions. Traditionally, high-yield agriculture has relied on intensive input use, a practice that can lead to waste. In contrast, precision agriculture emerges as... D. Portioli Sampaio, J.M. Villela, P.E. Cruvinel