Keynote Presentation (In-Person)
Nelida Lucia Del Mastro, Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares, IPEN/CNEN, Brazil
To produce more, better and safer food we must be able to do so while promoting the sustainable use of agricultural resources. The increase in agricultural production is currently through the use of pesticides, fertilizers, and developments in plant breeding and genetic ski [....] » Read More
Title : Low-temperature atmospheric ressure plasma: An emerging green technology for improving agricultural productivity
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
The grand challenge of feeding nearly 10 billion people by 2050 requires that agriculture overcome several destabilizing factors, including the most challenging climate-change occurrences, to food and water security. Agricultural production must innovate environmentally friendly [....] » Read More
Title : A model-based optimization framework for multi-year allocation of land and water
Raphael Linker, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Israel
Due to increasing food demand and water scarcity, the planning and management of agricultural land is one of the major challenges the world is currently facing. In my talk I will discuss how Crop Growth Models can be used for multi-year planning of land and irrigation water alloc [....] » Read More
Title : Impact of climate change on insect pests
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
Climate change and global warming are of great concern to agriculture worldwide and are among the most discussed issues in today’s society. Climate parameters such as increased temperatures, rising atmospheric CO2 levels, and changing precipitation patterns have signif [....] » Read More
Title : Role of agricultural areas for preservation of mammalian diversity
Linas Balciauskas, Nature Research Centre, Lithuania
The significant problem between agriculture and mammals is the conflict over resources and land use. This conflict manifests in various ways, including crop damages caused by many species, predation on livestock by carnivores, and the transmission of pathogens affecting humans an [....] » Read More
Title : The impact of agricultural crops and fertilizers used on the bacterial population of the soil and in particular on nitrifiing and denitrifying bacteria
Angelantonio Calabrese, Water Research Institute- National Research Council, Italy
Modern agriculture appears to have a very diversified impact on the soil not only for the crops used but also for the type of fertilizer used. One of the least studied impacts is that on the soil microbiome. Maintaining a stable soil microbial community structure is crucial in pr [....] » Read More
Title : Estimation of canopy nitrogen content in citrus orchards using UAV and satellite multi-spectral imagery
Raphael Linker, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Israel
Precise nitrogen (N) monitoring, considering spatiotemporal variations, is essential for optimal fertilization in orchards. Traditionally, N assessment relies on labour-intensive leaf chemical analysis. Our study integrates multi-spectral unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and satel [....] » Read More
Title : A study on financial feasibility and factors influencing production of dragon fruit in Karnataka province in India
Amrutha T Joshi, College of Agricultural Engineering, UAS, India
The study main objective was to assess the financial feasibility for investment on dragon fruit cultivation using tools such as Benefit cost (B:C) ratio, Net Present Value (NPV), Payback period and internal rate of returns in Karnataka province. The primary data were collected fr [....] » Read More
Title : Nitrate leaching from agricultural lands by means of mini lysimeter
Anja Korosa, Geological Survey of Slovenia, Slovenia
Groundwater quantity and quality are of great importance for people's well-being and economic development. It is a very important resource for drinking water, irrigation and industrial uses. Different pollutants, including nutrients from agricultural areas, enter the groundwa [....] » Read More
Title : The role of catch crop in improving soil fertility and plant nutritional status in boreal climates of Lithuania
Lina Sarunaite, Institute of Agriculture, Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry, Lithuania
In Lithuania, due to short seasons after harvesting, low temperature or lack of moisture during germination, it is not always possible to grow valuable catch crop (CC). Agronomic practices related to CC should therefore be adapted to the specific soil and climatic conditions of t [....] » Read More
Title : A review on bombyx mori: Microbial, viral and parasitoid diseases, detection and control
Libertine Rose S Sanchez, Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute , Philippines
The mulberry silkworm, Bombyx mori, is the most dominant and economically important domestic silkmoth in sericulture farming. It produces the best quality of silk fibers owing to its desirable traits of a much larger progeny size, short life span, and low maintenance cost. Howeve [....] » Read More
Title : Initial activities on bio-prospecting of sky-hold banana (musa troglodytarum l.): Protection of the rights of indigenous community in Maluku islands, Indonesia
Semuel Leunufna, Faculty of Agriculture Pattimura University, Indonesia
Bio prospecting activities produce multiple beneficial effect not only to human in general but specifically to all stake holders including developed countries and multinational companies involved, developing countries harboring biological diversity and especially indigenous [....] » Read More
Title : Digital payment realization connecting farmer’s producer organization for farm supply management
Saima Mohan, Hitachi India Pvt. Ltd., India
Agriculture is vital for India's economy and food security with 70% rural population relying on it for livelihood. To address the constraints in agricultural markets and providing quality information, Indian government-initiated Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) to strengt [....] » Read More
Title : Digital payment realization connecting farmer’s producer organization for farm supply management
Pranay Verma, Hitachi India Pvt. Ltd., India
Agriculture is vital for India's economy and food security with 70% rural population relying on it for livelihood. To address the constraints in agricultural markets and providing quality information, Indian government-initiated Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) to strengt [....] » Read More
Title : Arbuscular mycorrhizae in myco-bioremediation of wastelands for sustainable global
Somdatta Ghosh, Midnapore College, India
Climate change, marketing of irrigation demanding high yielding crop varieties, low affordability of agrochemicals by marginal farmers, natural calamities leaving a large portion of agricultural lands fallow for seasons or years in some developing countries. This barren condition [....] » Read More
Title : A comparative study of sweet Corn industry development: Unveiling perspectives from China and the United States
Gan Yangying, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China
This study compares the sweet corn industries in the United States and China, the top global producers. The United States has experienced a 47.2% decrease in planted area and a 27.9% decrease in yield since the 21st century. Over 70% of the United States planting is dedicated to [....] » Read More
Title : Setting-up a field experiment to collect data for the digital twin of crop growth
Nevena Stevanovic, BioSense Institute, Serbia
Gathering data on weather, soil conditions, and key plant growth parameters throughout the season enables running models for predicting crop growth and yield under specific abiotic conditions. The objective of this study was to set up a field experiment to collect data which co [....] » Read More
Title : Online monitoring of the extension process in the vanilla (Vanilla planifolia Jackson) crop in Puebla and Veracruz, Mexico
Dolores Valentina Mariscal Aguayo, Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, Mexico
Vanilla, a plant native to Mexico, is a product demanded in the refreshments and culinary industries, and it has productive potential in the country; however, it is necessary to improve the production system. The objective of the work was to implement a technology transfer model [....] » Read More
Title : Effect of different levels of irrigation on yield and yield components of hazelnut (Corylus avellana) in central chili
Hamil Uribe, Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias, INIA, Chile
Hazelnut is rapidly expanding in Chile, particularly in central zone, where the climate change has significantly diminished water availability, making irrigation vital. This study assesses hazelnut responses to different irrigation levels, focusing on yield and quality. The [....] » Read More