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| farm technology days 2024: On-Farm Implementation of Transformative Technologies and Practices for Sustainability Transitions in Agriculture Callum Eastwood, Julie Ingram, Alan Renwick, Simon Fielke, Paul Edwards, Margaret Ayre, 2025-05-21 There is increased pressure on agri-food sectors globally to transition to more sustainable food systems. This is a response to ongoing challenges associated with environmental impacts, food security, workplace attractiveness, changing knowledge and advisory systems, farmer well-being, and technological change. Transformative technology and practices advocated by scholars and policy makers include digitalization and automation, agroecological systems, diversification, de-intensification, local food systems, circularity, transformative value chains and land-use change. These changed practices ultimately need to be implemented at a farm scale, but the implications will ripple through regional and global food systems. The potential role of transformative agricultural technologies and practices in sustainability transitions is widely researched. However, greater focus is required on the ‘real-world’ implications at a farm-system level, and the positive and negative effects of change in the livelihoods of those being urged to change (i.e. farmers, farm businesses and supply chains). At the farm level, transformation can be a complex process that intersects land, livelihoods, and security of the wider food supply system. As a consequence, theoretical concepts of transformation to achieve more sustainable food systems can be difficult to implement for farmers due to unforeseen interactions and implications. Better understanding of these experiences is needed for effective and viable transformation options to progress environmental, social and economic sustainability. |
| farm technology days 2024: Changing Technology and Employment in Agriculture United States. Bureau of Agricultural Economics, 1941 |
| farm technology days 2024: Kurukshetra July 2024 (English) Publications Division, A monthly published in Hindi and English. The journal is devoted to all aspects of rural reconstruction and village democracy. The journal carries educative and informative articles on rural development and is useful for scholars, academicians and students preparing for civil services and other competitive examinations. |
| farm technology days 2024: Resilient Smart Farming Franz Kuntke, 2024-05-03 Like many sectors, agriculture is experiencing a continuous digitalization, i.e. an increase in data-driven technologies used. In contrast to companies of other critical infrastructures, a typical farm is comparatively small and often runs as a family business. Accordingly, the demands on farming technology, its implementation, and regulations are different in many terms. Currently, a promising technological trend of agriculture is smart farming, that incorporates more precise cultivation with less manual effort. But such new developments usually lack an assessment about its impact on the sector's resilience and dependencies on other infrastructures. It remains unclear, how digitalization impacts the resilience of food production and food safety. Therefore, it is not well researched which technological developments may lead to undesired effects in the future. How modern systems should be designed to allow for both, positive impacts on efficiency, and prevention of negative effects interms of reduced resilience capacities, is also not answered by current literature. The aim of the work is to close this research gap in the interplay between agriculture, digitalization, and resilience. |
| farm technology days 2024: From Farms to Incubators Amy Wu, 2021-04-20 An exciting look at how women entrepreneurs are transforming agriculture through high technology. Don't take the food you eat for granted. Farmers today face huge challenges in keeping your food supply secure—climate change, precarious water and soil supplies, and a growing global population projected to reach 10 billion people in 2050. Women innovators are tackling these problems to create a secure and sustainable food supply for the future. Using drones, artificial intelligence, sophisticated soil sensors, data analytics, blockchain, and robotics, these women are transforming agriculture into the growing field of agtech, the integration of agriculture and technology. From Farms to Incubators presents inspiring stories and practical case studies of how women entrepreneurs from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds are leading the agtech revolution. Each agribusiness leader profiled in From Farms to Incubators tells her own story of how she used agtech innovation to solve specific business problems and succeed. The women profiled speak frankly on the advantages and drawbacks of technological solutions to agriculture and offer lessons in making technology productive in real work. These business cases demonstrate the influence of female innovation, the new technologies applied to agribusiness problems, and the career opportunities young women can find in agribusiness. A must-read book for everyone interested in tech innovation and food security, From Farms to Incubators offers exhilarating role models for young women, a thought-provoking glimpse into the future of food production, and a fascinating investigation of how women leaders are profitably disrupting the world's oldest industry. |
| farm technology days 2024: EurSafe2024 Proceedings Mona Giersberg, Franck Meijboom, Bernice Bovenkerk, 2024-09-10 EurSafe2024 Back to the future: Sustainable innovations for ethical food production and consumption |
| farm technology days 2024: American Farming Culture and the History of Technology Joshua T. Brinkman, 2024-05-06 Presenting a history of agriculture in the American Corn Belt, this book argues that modernization occurred not only for economic reasons but also because of how farmers use technology as a part of their identity and culture. Histories of agriculture often fail to give agency to farmers in bringing about change and ignore how people embed technology with social meaning. This book, however, shows how farmers use technology to express their identities in unspoken ways and provides a framework for bridging the current rural-urban divide by presenting a fresh perspective on rural cultural practices. Focusing on German and Jeffersonian farmers in the 18th century and Corn Belt producers in the 1920s, the Cold War, and the recent period of globalization, this book traces how farmers formed their own versions of rural modernity. Rural people use technology to contest urban modernity and debunk yokel stereotypes and women specifically employed technology to resist urban gender conceptions. This book shows how this performance of rural identity through technological use impacts a variety of current policy issues and business interests surrounding contemporary agriculture from the controversy over genetically modified organisms and hog confinement facilities to the growth of wind energy and precision technologies. Inspired by the author's own experience on his family’s farm, this book provides a novel and important approach to understanding how farmers’ culture has changed over time, and why machinery is such a potent part of their identity. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of agricultural history, technology and policy, rural studies, the history of science and technology, and the history of farming culture in the USA. |
| farm technology days 2024: Proceedings of Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, Equity and Digital Strategies (SEEDS 2024) Arpan Anand, Sreejith Balasubramanian, 2025-05-03 This open access volume presents select proceedings of SEEDS 2024. It focuses on digitalisation, intelligent business environment, business model innovation and entrepreneurship, emerging trends in sustainable development, including climate-resilient business models, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices, and innovative green/sustainable technologies. It further emphasizes on circular economy models that reduce waste, promote reuse, and minimise environmental impact. Ultimately, it explores solutions to foster sustainable growth and equitable opportunities in the digital age. |
| farm technology days 2024: Book of Abstracts of the 74th Annual Meeting of the European Federation of Animal Science Scientific Committee, 2023-08-15 This Book of Abstracts is the main publication of the 74th Annual Meeting of the European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP). It contains abstracts of the invited papers and contributed presentations of the sessions of EAAP's eleven Commissions: Animal Genetics, Animal Nutrition, Animal Management and Health, Animal Physiology, Cattle Production, Sheep and Goat Production, Pig Production, Horse Production and Livestock Farming Systems, Insects and Precision Livestock Farming. |
| farm technology days 2024: Smart Farming Technologies to Attain Food and Nutrition Security P. Parvatha Reddy, 2024-02-06 The concept of Rainbow Revolution is an integrated development of crop cultivation, horticulture, forestry, fishery, poultry, animal husbandry, and food processing industry. The concept of Smart Farming Technologies in agriculture is a step towards sustainability. India has already achieved resilience in agriculture, including the horticultural sector, through effective agricultural technology generation and is now on the threshold of a “rainbow revolution” that will ensure both household nutrition security and prosperity for its people. This book will be of immense value to the scientific community involved in teaching, research and extension activities related to strategies for achieving Rainbow Revolution for enhancing farmers’ income, food, and nutrition security. The book can also serve as a very useful reference for policymakers and practicing farmers. |
| farm technology days 2024: Computer Vision and Edge Computing Technologies for the Drone Industry Ali Shah, Imdad, Jhanjhi, Noor Zaman, 2025-05-07 Computer vision powers critical functions like object detection, classification, and tracking while the drone is airborne. Without computer vision, drones would be unable to autonomously recognize and respond to features like buildings, trees, and diverse terrains. Advances in computer vision enable drones to effectively perform surveillance and security tasks. They analyze visual data to identify suspicious activities, unauthorized access, and enhance threat detection, thus improving decision-making and mission success rates. Computer vision technology is pivotal in developing autonomous navigation and obstacle avoidance in drones. Computer Vision and Edge Computing Technologies for the Drone Industry explores the enhancement of the autonomous capability of drones for operations in dense forests, mountainous regions, or urban settings. It highlights the abilities of computer vision algorithms to enable drones to navigate hazardous environments without human intervention, enabling autonomous flight and collision avoidance. Covering topics such as drone surveillance, traffic management, and industrial applications, this book is an excellent resource for computer scientists, aviation scientists, industrial professionals, professionals, researchers, scholars, academicians, and more. |
| farm technology days 2024: Next-Gen Technologies in Computational Intelligence R. Anandan, M. Senthil Kumar, Biji C. L., Vicente García Díaz, Souvik Pal, 2024-06-07 The Proceeding includes the research contribution from the International Conference on Next-Gen Technologies in Computational Intelligence (NGTCA 2023) held on March 24th 2023 at Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies. NGCTA 2023 is the flagship conference of the Computer Society of India (Region 7). Computer Society of India (CSI) is the largest association of IT professionals in India. CSI is a non-profit organization established in 1965 and its members are committed to the advancement of theory and practice of Computer Engineering and Technology Systems. The Mission of CSI is to facilitate research, knowledge sharing, learning, and career enhancement for all categories of IT professionals, while simultaneously inspiring and nurturing new entrants into the industry and helping them to integrate into the IT community. At present, CSI has 76chapters across India, over 550 student branches with 1,00,000 plus members. It serves its members through technical events, seminars, workshops, conferences, publications & journals, research projects, competitions, special interest groups, awards & recognitions, etc. Various CSI chapters conduct Research Convention every year. |
| farm technology days 2024: Sustainable intensification of smallholder farming systems in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia Benjamin Karikari, Francis Tetteh, Fred Kizito, Folorunso Mathew Akinseye, Christopher Mutungi, Bekele Hundie Kotu, Terry Ansah, 2024-04-17 |
| farm technology days 2024: Advances in agri-food robotics Professor Eldert van Henten, Professor Yael Edan, 2024-03-26 Provides a comprehensive review of the recent advances in agricultural robotics, such as advances in sensing and perception, as well as technologies and actuation Addresses our understanding of the social, ethical and economic aspects of agricultural robotics, including the regulatory frameworks and standards required to authorise their adoption Provides examples of the practical application of agricultural robotics in an array of agricultural settings, from greenhouse and orchard cultivation, to meat/fish processing |
| farm technology days 2024: Intelligent Technologies for Automated Electronic Systems S. Kannadhasan, R. Nagarajan, N. Shanmugasundaram, Jyotir Moy Chatterjee, P. Ashok, 2024-03-06 This volume explores a diverse range of applications for automated machine learning and predictive analytics. The content provides use cases for machine learning in different industries such as healthcare, agriculture, cybersecurity, computing and transportation. Chapter 1 introduces an innovative device for automatically notifying and analyzing the impact of automobile accidents. Chapter 2 focuses on the detection of malaria using systematized image processing techniques. In Chapter 3, an intelligent technique based on LMEPOP and fuzzy logic for the segmentation of defocus blur is discussed. Predictive analytics is introduced in Chapter 4, providing an overview of this emerging field. Chapter 5 delves into discrete event system simulation, offering insights into its applications. The performance analysis of different hypervisors in OS virtualization is explored in Chapter 6. Load balancing in cloud computing is the subject of investigation in Chapter 7. Chapter 8 presents a survey on a facial and fingerprint-based voting system utilizing deep learning techniques. Chapter 9 explores IoT-based automated decision-making with data analytics in agriculture. Biometric recognition through modality fusion is investigated in Chapter 10. Chapter 11 offers a new perspective on evaluating machine learning algorithms for predicting employee performance. Pre-process methods for cardiovascular diseases diagnosis using CT angiography images are discussed in Chapter 12. Chapter 13 presents the implementation of a smart wheelchair using ultrasonic sensors and LabVIEW. Cryptography using the Internet of Things is the focus of Chapter 14. Chapter 15 explores machine learning applications for traffic sign recognition, and the book concludes with Chapter 16, which analyzes machine learning algorithms in healthcare. The book is a resource for academics, researchers, educators and professionals in the technology sector who want to learn about current trends in intelligent technologies. |
| farm technology days 2024: Precision agriculture John Stafford, Armin Werner, 2024-01-08 Precision Agriculture presents the latest scientific results from worldwide research, field studies and practical application. The book contains peer-reviewed papers that were presented at the 4th European Conference on Precision Agriculture. The papers focus on precision agriculture research containing interdisciplinary site analysis, integrative measures and management strategies as well as on practical applications. The economic and environmental effects of implementing the precision agriculture concept are featured in many of them. The unique feature of the fourth conference was that it was held in parallel with the 1st European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming - the links between both technologies were drawn and the possible interactions between them were shown for the first time. The potential is to integrate both technologies to encompass the whole farm. Peer-reviewed papers from the Precision Livestock conference are presented in a companion proceedings, Precision Livestock Farming. |
| farm technology days 2024: Greentopia: Utopian Thought in the Anthropocene Angela Kallhoff, Eva Liedauer, 2024-06-18 Greentopia: Utopian Thought in the Anthropocene provides new ways of imagining the future interface between society and non-human nature and brings into focus the possibility of a peaceful coexistence. “Greentopia” is a mode of thought that takes us beyond mourning environmental degradation and ecological catastrophe. The absence of already-paved paths in the area gives space for a variety of experiments in thinking. The book interprets its subject, “Greentopia”, as a method of re-imagination, yet also as a very concrete practice. It brings together researchers from different areas to investigate environmental utopia from their respective angles. The present volume is of highest interest for environmental ethicists, but also of interest for anyone involved in current discourses on utopianism, life in the Anthropocene, environmental crises, the future of agriculture and green cities. |
| farm technology days 2024: The Future of Agriculture: IoT, AI and Blockchain Technology for Sustainable Farming Kavita Pandey, Shikha Jain, Dhiraj Pandey, Omprakash Kaiwartya, 2024-10-23 The Future of Agriculture: IoT, AI and Blockchain Technology for Sustainable Farming explores how cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and Blockchain are transforming farming for a sustainable future. Addressing challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, and food supply chain inefficiencies, the book highlights how these technologies can improve decision-making, enhance crop yields, and increase transparency in agriculture. With a blend of theory and real-world applications, it covers everything from AI-driven pesticide prediction and disease identification to using Blockchain for efficient food supply chain management. This comprehensive guide is essential for researchers, professionals, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology and sustainable farming. Key Features: - Introduction to Digital Twin technology for sustainable farming - Practical applications of AI and IoT in agriculture - Blockchain's role in food supply chain management - Frameworks for precision agriculture and access to government schemes - Insights on integrating AI, IoT, and Blockchain into solid waste management systems. |
| farm technology days 2024: Sustainable Food Consumption and Production in the 21st Century Amar Razzaq, Muhammad Asad Ur Rehman Naseer, Umer Farrukh, 2024-04-02 |
| farm technology days 2024: Data Science for Agricultural Innovation and Productivity S. Gowrishankar, Hamidah Ibrahim, A. Veena, K.P. Asha Rani, A.H. Srinivasa, 2024-02-12 Data Science for Agricultural Innovation and Productivity explores the transformation of agriculture through data-driven practices. This comprehensive book delves into the intersection of data science and farming, offering insights into the potential of big data analytics, machine learning, and IoT integration. Readers will find a wide range of topics covered in 10 chapters, including smart farming, AI applications, hydroponics, and robotics. Expert contributors, including researchers, practitioners, and academics in the fields of data science and agriculture, share their knowledge to provide readers with up-to-date insights and practical applications. The interdisciplinary emphasis of the book gives a well-rounded view of the subject. With real-world examples and case studies, this book demonstrates how data science is being successfully applied in agriculture, inspiring readers to explore new possibilities and contribute to the ongoing transformation of the agricultural sector. Sustainability and future outlook are the key themes, as the book explores how data science can promote environmentally conscious agricultural practices while addressing global food security concerns. Key Features: - Focus on data-driven agricultural practices - Comprehensive coverage of modern farming topics with an interdisciplinary perspective - Expert insights - Sustainability and future outlook -Highlights practical applications Data Science for Agricultural Innovation and Productivity is an essential resource for researchers, data scientists, farmers, agricultural technologists, students, educators, and anyone with an interest in the future of farming through data-driven agriculture. |
| farm technology days 2024: Impact of Sprinkler Irrigation Technology in Western Dry Region Dr. Vandana Kumari, Dr. Vikram Yogi, Dr. Kailash Chand Bairwa, Aravindh Kumar S, 2024-08-01 The book will generate the useful information on various aspects such as growth of sprinkler irrigated area, cost of installation of sprinkler irrigation system, cost of cultivation, returns, net returns, return per rupee of investment, comparative profitability of different crops, farm level investment pattern on water conservation, role of credit, technical efficiency, factors affecting of the sprinkler irrigation system and factors affecting of the technical efficiency. The Book will be useful for farmers, academicians and researchers. It will also be helpful for government/ policy makers in developing future strategies for promoting the use of sprinkler irrigation system |
| farm technology days 2024: The Routledge Companion to Indian Ethics Purushottama Bilimoria, Amy Rayner, 2024-01-22 This companion volume focuses on the application and practical ramifications of Indian ethics. Here Indian dharma ethics is moved from its preeminent religious origins and classical metaethical proclivity to, what Kant would call, practical reason – or in Aristotle’s poignant terms, ēhikos and phronēis –and in more modern parlance normative ethics. Our study examines a wide range of social and normative challenges facing people in such diverse areas as women’s rights, infant ethics, politics, law, justice, bioethics and ecology. As a contemporary volume, it builds linkages between existing theories and emerging moral issues, problems and questions in today’s India in the global arena. The volume brings together contributions from some 40 philosophers and contemporary thinkers on practical ethics, exploring both the scope and boundaries or limits of ethics as applied to everyday and real-life concerns and socio-economic challenges facing India in the context of a troubled globalizing world. As such, this collection draws on multiple forms of writing and research, including narrative ethics, interviews, critical case studies and textual analyses. The book will be of interest to scholars, researchers and students of Indian philosophy, Indian ethics, women and infant issues, social justice, environmental ethics, bioethics, animal ethics and cross-cultural responses to dominant Western moral thought. It will also be useful to researchers working on the intersection of Gandhi, sustainability, ecology, theology, feminism, comparative philosophy and dharma studies. |
| farm technology days 2024: Agriculture and Water Management Under Climate Change Öner Çetin, 2024-12-31 This book analyzes how major events such as the recent pandemic crisis, wars around the world and climate change, have affected agricultural production and the direct food supply. In this sense, human nutrition will never be off the agenda. The book provides information and guidelines for both practitioners and decision-makers about important developments in the use of agriculture, soil and water resources for agricultural purposes, including the effective and efficient use of soil and water resources where agricultural production, increasing water productivity, the use of modern technology and digitalization for this purpose. Accordingly, a number of chapters have been prepared by experts in the field, covering a variety of the above-mentioned objectives. |
| farm technology days 2024: Land Rich, Cash Poor Brian Reisinger, 2024-08-20 The hidden history of an economic and cultural catastrophe that is threatening our very food supply-the disappearance of the American farmer-- |
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| farm technology days 2024: Future Agriculture—“Viksit Bharat” Kirit Shelat, Shrikant S. Kalamkar, A.R. Pathak, Odemari Mbuya, 2024-08-22 Indian agriculture has set new milestones in its progress. Since independence, major strides have been made in production of food grains, not only due to increase in area but also due to technology. As a result, the food grains production increased from 50.82 million tonnes in 1950-51 to 328.85 million tonnes in 2023-24. The phenomenal growth in agricultural production since independence has been triggered by higher input use, particularly purchased inputs as well as technology induced productivity enhancement, massive extension efforts, improved farm practices and, above all, ingenuity and hard work of Indian farmers since the Green Revolution Period in late 1960s. However, several challenges – some old and some new – remain. Growth of the agriculture sector has led to the unsustainable use of natural resources like land, water and bio diversity, spread of insects and pests, indiscriminate use of agro chemicals and adverse impact on ecology and environment. There is a need to create an enabling environment for this transition, through appropriate policies and institutions, an enabling regulatory environment, development of frontier technologies, as well as public and private investments in agriculture and agri-business. This will enable agriculture to play a key role in achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat, inclusive development, green growth and gainful employment during Amrit Kaal (NITI Ayog, 2023). This book is an attempt to present the present situation, strategies to be adopted during the Amrut Kaal to make country Atma Nirbhar Bharat by 2047 having focus on agriculture and allied sectors. The final papers come out from the eminent experts are briefly summarized here. |
| farm technology days 2024: Digital Agricultural Ecosystem Kuldeep Singh, Prasanna Kolar, 2024-04-16 Digital Agricultural Ecosystem The book comprehensively explores the dynamic synergy between modern technology and agriculture, showcasing how advancements such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, and smart farming practices are reshaping the landscape to ensure food security in the era of climate change, as well as bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and practical implementation. Agriculture has historically been the foundation of human civilization and benefits communities all around the world. Agriculture has a creative, adaptable, and innovative history, and as the digital age draws closer, agriculture is once again poised for change. Each of the 20 chapters explores the connection between agricultural and technological advancements, and are divided into four key areas. Part 1 covers knowledge sharing in the digital agricultural ecosystem. In the context of modern agriculture, the chapters underscore the importance of information flow. Through comprehensive reviews of literature and assessments of farmer participation on social media platforms, these chapters illustrate the value of information sharing for sustainable agriculture. Part 2 explores the adoption and impact of digital technologies in agriculture. The use of cutting-edge digital technologies in agriculture is examined thoroughly in this section. The chapters included here outline how precision, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology have the potential to transform methods of agriculture and improve food systems. Part 3 addresses smart farming and sustainable agriculture. This section focuses on sustainability and offers details on eco-friendly production methods, the significance of smart farming in many nations, including India and the UK, and cost-effective fertilizer sprayer technologies. Part 4 examines the modeling and analysis of agricultural systems. This last section explores how mathematical modeling and data analytics are used in agricultural systems, with insights on everything from the study of credit access constraints in rural regions to water resource management in irrigation systems. Audience The diverse readership includes farmers, agronomists, agricultural researchers, policymakers, environmentalists, information technologists, and students from academic and professional fields who are eager to learn more about how digital innovation and sustainable agriculture can be used to address global issues such as climate change, food security, and smart farming. |
| farm technology days 2024: Advanced Technologies for Smart Agriculture Kalaiselvi K., A. Jose Anand, Poonam Tanwar, Haider Raza, 2024-02-27 This book brings new smart farming methodologies to the forefront, sparked by pervasive applications with automated farming technology. New indigenous expertise on smart agricultural technologies is presented along with conceptual prototypes showing how the Internet of Things, cloud computing, machine learning, deep learning, precision farming, crop management systems, etc., will be used in large-scale production in the future. The necessity of available welfare systems for farmers’ well-being is also discussed in the book. It draws the conclusion that there is a greater need and demand today for smart farming methodologies driven by technology than ever before. |
| farm technology days 2024: Agri 4.0 and the Future of Cyber-Physical Agricultural Systems Seifedine Kadry, Vandana Sharma, Rajesh Kumar Dhanaraj, Rutvij H. Jhaveri, Gandhiya Vendhan, 2024-04-16 Agri 4.0 and the Future of Cyber-Physical Agricultural Systems is the first book to explore the potential use of technology in agriculture with the focus on the technologies, enabling the reader to better comprehend the full range of CPS opportunities. From planning to distribution, CPS technologies are available to impact agricultural output, delivery and consumption. The impact for food security may be significant and this book explores ways to implement CPS effectively and appropriately. Technology, especially computing technology, can play a significant in the field of agriculture by processing digitized data to solve the complex agronomic, agricultural demand and supply issues that impact the food supply chain, and ultimately food security. In Agri 4.0, the cyber physical system synchronously interacts with agricultural systems to control and execute the operation autonomously. Digitalization of agriculture integrates digital computers to assist the processes of agriculture with its digitized data and its allied technology including AI, Computer Vision, Big data, Block chain and IoT. Agri 4.0 digitalizes, estimate, plan, predict, and produce the optimum agricultural inputs and outputs for the required for commercial purposes. It can be used to get a fair, transparent and accountable process to serve the stakeholders. The convergence of IoT, ML, Big data and 5G networks have opened new possibilities to explore and exploit the cyber physical agricultural systems. The management and practices of smart multi-layer architecture and smart supply chain are one of the key application areas in Agri 4.0. The global team of authors also presents important insights into promising areas of precision agriculture, autonomous systems, smart farming environment, smart production monitoring, pest detection and recovery, sustainable industrial practices and government policies in Agri 4.0. - Addresses one of the most complex applications of CPS - Describes various technologies, covering CPS in agriculture from precision agriculture to smart supply chain management - Focuses on the digital framework, tools, and systems capable of supporting Agri 4.0 |
| farm technology days 2024: Titans of Industrial Agriculture Jennifer Clapp, 2025-02-18 How a small handful of giant transnational corporations has come to dominate the farm inputs sector, why it matters, and what can be done about it. Every year, hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of farm machinery, fertilizer, seeds, and pesticides are sold to farmers around the world. Although agricultural inputs are a huge sector of the global economy, the lion’s share of that market is controlled by a relatively small number of very large transnational corporations. The high degree of concentration among these agribusiness titans is striking, considering that just a few hundred years ago agricultural inputs were not even marketed goods. In Titans of Industrial Agriculture, Jennifer Clapp explains how we got from there to here, outlining the forces that enabled this extreme concentration of power and the entrenchment of industrial agriculture. Clapp reveals that the firms that rose to the top of these sectors benefited from distinct market, technology, and policy advantages dating back a century or more that enabled them to expand their businesses through mergers and acquisitions that made them even bigger and more powerful. These dynamics matter because the firms at the top have long shaped industrial farming practices that, in turn, have generated enormous social, ecological, and health impacts on the planet and the future of food systems. Beyond analyzing how these problems have arisen and manifested, the book examines recent efforts to address corporate power and dominance in food systems and assesses the prospects for change. Among the first works to examine deep roots of corporate power in agriculture, Titans of Industrial Agriculture helps illuminate just how corporate actors have encouraged the “lock-in” of industrial agriculture, despite all its known social and ecological costs. |
| farm technology days 2024: Agricultural, Biosystems, and Biological Engineering Education Umezuruike Linus Opara, 2024-09-30 Agricultural engineering, developed as an engineering discipline underpinned by physics, applies scientific principles, knowledge, and technological innovations in the agricultural and food industries. During the last century, there was exponential growth in engineering developments, which has improved human wellbeing and radically changed how humans interact with each other and our planet. Among these, “Agricultural Mechanization” is ranked among the top 10 in a list of 20 Top Engineering Achievements of the last century that have had the greatest impact on the quality of life. While many success stories abound, the problems of low appeal among students, identity crises, and limited job opportunities in many climes continue to trouble the discipline’s future in many parts of the world. Yet agriculture and agricultural engineering remain fundamental to assuring food and nutrition security for a growing global population. Agricultural, Biosystems, and Biological Engineering Education provides the first comprehensive global review and synthesis of different agricultural, biosystems, and biological engineering education approaches, including a detailed exposition of current practices from different regions. Key Features: Describes novel approaches to curriculum design and reform Outlines current and emerging epistemology and pedagogies in ABBE education Provides a framework to grow agricultural engineering in Africa and other developing regions Highlights the role of ABBE education in the context of the SDGs Presented in 3 parts and containing 42 chapters, this book covers the historical evolution of agricultural engineering education and discusses the emergence of biological and biosystems engineering education. It will appeal to engineers and other professionals, education planners and administrators, and policy makers in agriculture and other biological industries. Chapters 4, 11, 19, 32, and 41 of this book are freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license. |
| farm technology days 2024: Connected farmers Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2024-04-23 Amidst the challenges confronting agriculture in Europe and Central Asia, this casebook unfolds the stories of 25 farmers and agripreneurs who have successfully embraced digital technologies. [Author] The accounts presented here reveal that, despite the effects of climate change, the consequences of the war in Ukraine and the enduring impact of COVID-19, opportunities for innovation and resilience can still be found. [Author] The case studies presented here, grouped into five distinct use cases, illustrate the transformative power of digitalization in agriculture, and serve as tangible examples of the successes and lessons learned on the path to sustainable development. [Author] By harnessing the power of digital technologies in agriculture, we can prepare ourselves for the digital transformation of agrifood systems, which are at the core of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with effects on all 17 Sustainable Development Goals. [Author] |
| farm technology days 2024: Crop Production II EduGorilla Prep Experts, 2024-07-31 EduGorilla Publication is a trusted name in the education sector, committed to empowering learners with high-quality study materials and resources. Specializing in competitive exams and academic support, EduGorilla provides comprehensive and well-structured content tailored to meet the needs of students across various streams and levels. |
| farm technology days 2024: Innovation and Development of Agricultural Systems Phokele Maponya, Ndivhuho Tshikovhi, Fulufhelo Netswera, 2024 Zusammenfassung: This book focuses on innovations in agriculture that is aimed at eliminating global hunger and poverty and promoting sustainable development of global agriculture. Collectively, chapters in the book address innovations of BRICS Agricultural Food System, future actions of BRICS Agricultural cooperation, the impact of epidemics on agricultural investment and trade transactions in BRICS, and how BRICS countries can provide solutions for global grain and agriculture governance under the impact of the epidemic. In doing so, it highlights technological advancement tools and solutions in agribusiness value chain in emerging economies towards the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, with a particular focus on SDG2: Zero Hunger. Phokele Maponya holds a PhD (Environmental & Agricultural) from the University of South Africa and has more than 15 years Teaching, Research and Project Management experience. He has acted as a reviewer for various journals including Climate Services, Agroforestry Systems, African Journal of Business and Economic Research and Journal of Asian and Africa Studies (International & South Africa Department of Higher Education and Training accredited) and served in various journal's editorial boards including Journal of Agricultural Science and Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics and Sociology. Ndivhuho Tshikovhi, is a Postdoctoral fellow at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) under the Faculty of Management Sciences. He holds a doctorate in social and political sciences from the Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium. Fulufhelo Netswera is the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Management Sciences at the Durban University of Technology. He is the former Director of the North-West University Business School, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Management Sciences at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology and Director of the South African BRICS Think Tank (SABTT). He holds a doctoral degree in sociology of development and research in the broad areas of economic development and entrepreneurship |
| farm technology days 2024: Modern Farming Jill C. Wheeler, 2024-12-15 Over the past century, farming in the United States has evolved from a patchwork of small, family-owned farms into a vast and high-tech industry that feeds the world. Modern Farming examines key topics in today's advanced system of agriculture, including hybrid genetics and GMOs, autonomous tractors and drones, GPS-guided planting equipment, and automated feeding and milking systems. Features include a glossary, websites, source notes, infographics, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. |
| farm technology days 2024: Data Driven Mathematical Modeling in Agriculture Sabyasachi Pramanik, Sandip Roy, Rajesh Bose, 2024-08-23 The research in this book looks at the likelihood and level of use of implemented technological components with regard to the adoption of different precision agricultural technologies. To identify the variables affecting farmers' choices to embrace more precise technology, zero-inflated Poisson and negative binomial count data regression models are utilized. Outcomes from the count data analysis of a random sample of various farm operators show that various aspects, including farm dimension, farmer demographics, soil texture, urban impacts, farmer position of liabilities, and position of the farm in a state, were significantly associated with the approval severity and likelihood of precision farming technologies. Technical topics discussed in the book include: Precision agriculture Machine learning Wireless sensor networks IoT Deep learning |
| farm technology days 2024: Revolutionizing Automated Waste Treatment Systems: IoT and Bioelectronics Khang, Alex, Vugar Abdullayev, Hajimahmud, Litvinova, Eugenia, Elmina Musrat, Gadirova, Avramovic, Zoran Ž., 2024-05-29 As the world grapples with pressing environmental challenges, the need for sustainable solutions has never been more urgent. From climate change to resource depletion, our planet faces unprecedented threats that require immediate action. Revolutionizing Automated Waste Treatment Systems: IoT and Bioelectronics emerge as a beacon of hope, offering comprehensive insights and practical guidance to address these critical issues. By delving into the principles and applications of green technologies, this book presents a roadmap towards a greener, more sustainable future. Recognizing the essential role that green technologies play in mitigating environmental degradation, this book emphasizes concepts such as smart technologies, bioelectronics, and the internet of things. It also illustrates how these innovations can be leveraged to create a more sustainable world. Readers will be educated on the importance of adopting these technologies, and the book provides actionable strategies for implementation. Use this impressive resource to grasp a more holistic approach to environmental sustainability, from designing green infrastructure to managing water resources. |
| farm technology days 2024: Occupational Guidance for Agriculture Keri Henkel, 2024-03-26 This comprehensive guide features in-depth descriptions of over 170 careers in agricultural fields. You can learn about the job duties, earnings, education and training requirements, high school preparation, outlook, and more for each career. Sources for additional information and informative web sites are also listed. There is much more to agriculture than production! This book feature these six career fields: education and communication; manangement, business, and economics; marketing, merchandising, sales, and services; production; science, engineering, and related professions; and social service. |
| farm technology days 2024: WHAT IS MY IDENTITY Apoorva Kinra, Pareena Singh, 2024-01-06 Akole taluka is a taluka in Sangamner subdivision of Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra State of India. Akole is a city of historical importance. Akole is situated at longitude 19 32 26 38 N 74 0 21.94 E surrounded with the Sahyadri Mountains of Western Ghats in India. Akole is home to several historical sites notifying its contribution in history & culture of Maharashtra. Pravara river is one of the major tributaries of Godavari river with historical and mythological references. Wilson Dam is also known as Bhandardara Dam in Shendi village . It has been built in 1910 at about 150 meters ( 490 ft ) above the sea level. Umbrella fall is a waterfall in the shape of an umbrella. Randhafall is a waterfall at about 45 meters (148 ft) high, located about 11 km (6.8 miles) from Wilson Dam. The flowing water is converted into hydro- electricity, a famous tourist spot at Bhandardara. The fall has been a backdrop in shooting of Bollywood films such as Maine Pyaar kiya and Raju Chacha. Nilwande Dam is another Dam built on the Pravara River for hydro-electricity generation. Kalsubai is highest peak in Maharashtra at about 1646 meter (5400 ft). Ghatghar is a famous view points which is situated at 22 km (14 miles) from Wilson Dam and offers excellent views of the Sahyadri range and is home to the 1st project of Udanchau hydro of capacity 250 MW,Kokankada near to Harishchandra fort is a flat, sharp and deep edge of mountains. There are so many historical sites and temples at Akole taluka. We can learn about Akole Taluka in the following manner. |
| farm technology days 2024: Gender, Power and Politics in Agriculture Jemimah Njuki, Hale Ann Tufan, Vivian Polar, Hugo Campos, Monifa Morgan-Bell, 2024-10-07 This is a open access book. In the agriculture sector, the language of gender integration often ignores the politics and the power dynamics that are central to critical, and feminist, analysis of gender relations. This volume explores largely neglected topics such as power dynamics, masculinities, gendered social norms, feminist research practice, intersectionality, critical analysis of tools and more, that are fundamental to shifting the entrenched power dynamics and politics of gender research in agriculture. The purpose of this book is to reduce the gap existing between theory, methods, and practice of gender relations in agriculture and agricultural research. Through an in-depth analysis of current processes in agriculture and drawing on existing experiences in other sectors, it seeks to create pathways for learning, catalyzing change and positive impact on gender equity and social inclusion. This volume seeks to bring forth a change in how gender relations in agriculture are researched, practiced and taught. |
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Chef Chicas uses fresh ingredients like sustainable seafood, grass-fed beef, and free-range chickens to create a seasonally inspired menu with unique, flavorful dishes. Chef Jorge Chicas …
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From charming encounters with llamas, alpacas, and donkeys to indulging in delectable homemade ice cream at a dairy farm, the Loudoun Farm Tour offers a cornucopia of …
Willowsford Farm | Willowsford Conservancy & Farm
Our Farm is the product of over a decade of commitment, passion and innovative design that integrates farming and nature into how we live. We invite you to become part of our Farm life. …
THE BEST 10 FARMS near ASHBURN, VA 20147 - Updated 2025 - Yelp
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Pick your own (u-pick) fruits and vegetables farms, patches and orchards near Ashburn, VA. Filter by sub-region or select one of u-pick fruits, vegetables, berries. You can load the map to see …
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