Agri-Food Technology is revolutionizing agriculture by integrating cutting-edge technology into the food production ecosystem. This innovative field encompasses precision farming, smart sensors, data analytics, and automation to enhance efficiency and sustainability in agriculture. Farmers can monitor crops in real-time, optimize resource use, and implement sustainable practices, leading to increased yields and reduced environmental impact. From drone-assisted crop surveillance to AI-powered crop disease detection, Agri-Food Technology is transforming traditional farming methods. With advancements like vertical farming, hydroponics, and blockchain for supply chain transparency, this technology fosters a more resilient and responsive agri-food system, ensuring food security in the face of global challenges. As Agri-Food Technology continues to evolve, it holds the key to shaping a more sustainable and technologically advanced future for agriculture.
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