Method for Generating Routes of Agricultural Machinery Based on Digital Field Maps

The paper presents an approach to generating routes for agricultural machinery based on digital field maps using QGIS software and satellite navigation technologies. The proposed algorithm includes the following steps: preparing input data, converting field boundaries to a metric projection, creating a rectangular grid with a step equal to the working width of the implement, generating cell centroids, assigning them ordered route indices, and building a continuous trajectory of machine passes. To improve practical usability, line geometry smoothing reduces the number of sharp turns. The resulting routes are exported to formats compatible with GNSS terminals and autopilot systems. The route-generation method relies on open-source software, does not require specialized commercial platforms, and can be integrated into precision farming workflows to reduce overlaps, optimize fuel use, and lower the technogenic impact on soil. The approach can serve as a practical tool for agricultural enterprises and as a teaching example for training specialists in GNSS technologies in the agricultural sector.