Agro processing plays a pivotal role in transforming raw agricultural products into value-added goods, contributing significantly to the agricultural value chain. This sector encompasses various activities such as food processing, packaging, and preservation. By converting crops into marketable products, agro processing enhances shelf life, boosts nutritional value, and minimizes post-harvest losses. It not only supports farmers by creating additional revenue streams but also ensures a sustainable and diverse food supply for consumers. The agro processing industry fosters economic growth, creates employment opportunities, and promotes rural development. From the production of packaged foods to the development of biofuels and textiles, agro processing aligns with the principles of efficiency, innovation, and sustainability, ultimately bridging the gap between agriculture and consumer markets.
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