Advances in agricultural technology have revolutionized the way we produce food, enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and productivity. Precision agriculture techniques, such as GPS-guided tractors and drones, enable farmers to optimize resource use and monitor crop health with pinpoint accuracy. Genetic engineering has led to the development of drought-resistant and pest-resistant crop varieties, increasing resilience to environmental challenges. Automation and robotics streamline labor-intensive tasks like planting, harvesting, and weeding, reducing costs and labor requirements. Furthermore, data analytics and machine learning algorithms offer insights into weather patterns, soil health, and crop performance, empowering farmers to make data-driven decisions for better yields. These technological advancements hold the promise of feeding a growing global population while minimizing environmental impact and ensuring food security for future generations.
Title : Development of Virginia mountain mint as a potential commercial crop in the southern USA
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
Title : Socioeconomic constraints in implementing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in crops and solutions for sustainability
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
Title : Suitaiology: A strategic science for reframing agricultural risks under climate extremes — from water-use efficiency to water-situation wisdom
Dachang Zhang, Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Title : The use of CHP condensate water in greenhouse cultivation
Lisa Huybrechts, Proefstation voor de Groenteteelt vzw, Belgium
Title : Characterization of isolated strains of microorganisms from mineral, mountain, and spring waters from France, Italy, England, South Korea, Japan, the Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Singapore, Germany, Switzerland, Greece, Turkey, Dubai, and Bulgaria.
Nedyalka Valcheva, Vocational High School, Bulgaria
Title : Markers of PM produced by biomass combustion and development of a sampling and analysis technique
Enrico Paris , CREA-IT , Italy