Normalized Difference Vegetation Index Analysis to Evaluate Corn Cultivation Technology Based on Farmer Participation

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), widely known as a drone, proves very effective in assessing cropping or crop cultivation. Its practical use evaluating corn cultivation technology systems is feasible when based on farmer participation. UAV can generate the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) algorithm that reflects greenness of leaves, which parameter related to photosynthesis and plant productivity. Therefore, purpose this study was evaluate whether participation-based UAV-derived NDVI could be effectively used assess determine appropriate The research conducted Tarowang Village Galesong Selatan District, Takalar Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, using two plots, namely, mother trial baby trial. applied randomized block design eight packages were randomly assigned, whereas consisted plots cultivated by farmers. In latter, each received one package technology. results indicated yield cropping. Three packages, i.e., P1, P4, P5, are recommended for cultivation, especially village observed. Nevertheless, they expected also applicable other districts Sulawesi promote improvement production.