Abstract: In this paper, the author systematically introduced the development trends of remote sensing image and its application in agriculture from four key aspects:spatial-temporal features, spectral features, radiant features, and precision and information extraction of remote sensing images. The article also indicated that as the remote sensing sensor and data processing technology continue to evolve, remote sensing technology world fully serve in fields of digital agriculture, precision agriculture and ecological agriculture and intelligently solve every agricultural problem for small farmers worldwide.

Key words: remote sensing, agriculture, resolution