AgriEngineering, Volume 7, Issue 5

This study evaluates the impact of grape variety and harvesting method—manual versus mechanized—on must composition, wine quality, and economic performance in the Târnave viticultural area of Romania. Four grape varieties—Pino...

One of the greatest challenges in crop science worldwide is balancing crop production and water management. In the context of sustainability and vertical production growth, understanding water relations is fundamental for improving crop management in...

The global transition to a digital era is crucial for society, as most daily activities are driven by digital technologies aimed at enhancing productivity and efficiency in the production of food, fibers, and bioenergy. However, the segregation of di...

Yellow rust is one of the most destructive fungal diseases affecting wheat, significantly reducing yield and grain quality. Early detection is crucial for effective plant protection and disease management. This study aims to develop and validate a me...

This study explores advanced methods for plant disease classification by integrating pre-trained deep learning models and leveraging ensemble learning. After a comprehensive review of deep learning methods in this area, the InceptionResNetV2, MobileN...

The dairy sector plays a fundamental role in the economic development of numerous regions by creating jobs and sustaining the livelihoods of millions of people. However, concerns related to animal welfare and environmental sustainability—partic...

Air assistance and electrical charge transfer to droplets can optimize pesticide applications and reduce losses in sweet pepper cultivation. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of spray rate and pneumatic spraying with and without...

Climate change poses a significant threat to agricultural productivity, particularly in regions vulnerable to extreme temperatures and water scarcity, such as Irbid, Jordan. This study assesses the future impacts of projected shifts in precipitation...

The main objective of this study was to evaluate the possibilities of visible-near-infrared spectroscopy for investigating water and nitrogen stress in tomato plants. Two varieties of tomato plants (Red Bounty and Manusa) were grown in a greenhouse....

Precision irrigation requires reliable estimates of crop evapotranspiration (ET) using site-specific crop and weather data inputs. Such estimates are needed at high resolutions which have been minimally explored for heterogeneous crops such as orchar...

China is the world’s largest producer of chili peppers, which occupy particularly important economic and social values in various fields such as medicine, food, and industry. However, during its production process, chili peppers are affected by...

This study presents the development of a system based on convolutional neural networks for the automated detection and counting of Gossypium barbadense fruits, specifically the IPA cotton variety, during its maturation stage, known as “mota&rdq...

This study presents a remote sensing (RS) approach for monitoring invasive aquatic species and assessing their impact on water quality in the Lis Valley Irrigation District (LVID), Portugal. Using high-resolution PlanetScope imagery (3.7 m resolution...

The characterization of soil attribute variability often requires dense sampling grids, which can be economically unfeasible. A possible solution is to perform targeted sampling based on previously collected data. The objective of this research was t...

This study presents a system framework by which cloud resources are utilized to analyze crop germination status in a 2U CubeSat. This research aims to address the onboard computing constraints in nanosatellite missions to boost space agricultural pra...

To address the inefficiency and high cost of manual potato pickup in segmented harvesting, a dual-disc potato pickup and harvesting device was designed. The device utilizes counter-rotating dual discs to gather and preliminarily lift the potato&ndash...

This study employs RGB imagery and machine learning techniques to detect Tagosodes orizicolus infestations in “Tinajones” rice crops during the flowering stage, a critical challenge for agriculture in northern Peru. High-resolution images...

Sunflower press cake (SPC), a by-product of the edible oil industry, represents a promising source of plant-based protein. This study aimed to investigate and optimize protein recovery from SPC using conventional (CE) and advanced extraction techniqu...

Precision agriculture and advanced sowing technologies, including variable sowing rates, can be used to optimise sunflower yields by ensuring a uniform plant distribution, efficient resource utilisation, and adaptation to soil variability. These agro...

While conventional sericulture has developed effective disinfection methods, the increasing demand for silk and pupae is driving mechanization, potentially altering or introducing silkworm pathogens. New disinfection strategies are essential for sust...

Armillaria root rot (ARR) is a fungal disease caused by Desarmillaria caespitosa and the leading cause of peach tree decline in the Southeastern U.S. It affects the roots and lower stems of trees, leading to the decay of the tree’s root system....

This study was based on the hypothesis that the hybrid type and its physical–mechanical properties significantly influence the operational efficiency of transplanting systems. Understanding these properties is essential for optimizing the perfo...

The integration of machine learning (ML) into self-governing spraying systems is one of the major developments in digital precision agriculture that is significantly improving resource efficiency, sustainability, and production. This study looks at c...

Measuring the weight of broilers is one of the most important yet labor-intensive metrics to monitor throughout a flock’s development. This study aimed to comparatively assess two broiler weighing systems in a commercial production system: an a...

Precision livestock farming technologies support health monitoring on farms, yet few studies have evaluated their effectiveness under field conditions using reliable gold standards. This study evaluated a commercially available technology for detecti...

Plant protection products are necessary to guarantee food security, but their drift into the environment, usually in the form of aerosol, poses a threat to the health of bystanders and surrounding ecosystems. Appropriate testing of plant protection e...

The agricultural sector is evolving with the adoption of smart farming technologies, where Digital Twins (DTs) offer new possibilities for real-time monitoring, simulation, and decision-making. While previous research has explored the Internet of Thi...

The construction of an anaerobic digester coupled with post-digestion low-level aeration for agricultural wastewater treatment is described. The digester employs underwater speakers to accelerate the anaerobic digestion process while retaining solids...

To address the challenges of manual apple harvesting and the limitations of existing devices—such as constrained workspace, low efficiency, and limited flexibility—a two-stage, sub-region harvesting device was developed. The design, infor...

The scarcity of information on agricultural development in the semi-arid region of Alagoas limits the spatial understanding of this activity. Government data are generally numerical and lack spatial detail. Remote sensing emerges as an efficient alte...

Broiler gait score (GS) evaluation relies on manual assessments by experts, which can be laborious, hindering timely welfare management. Deep learning (DL) models, conversely, may serve as a cost-effective solution in evaluating GS via automated dete...

This study investigates the production of biomass briquettes using waste coconut shell charcoal and cinnamon sawdust, bound by eco-friendly, non-edible binders: cassava peel starch, giant taro starch, and pine resin. The production process involved c...

A Codonopsis pilosula film-laying and outcrop transplantation machine is developed to solve problems, such as unstable quality of transplanted seedlings, high intensity of manual work, and low efficiency of work in the seedling transplantation of Cod...

Tomato is a crop with high potential to be used in various food industry co-products, such as sauces. In addition to increasing the supply of differentiated products, processed foods have improved shelf life. However, as a consequence of thermal proc...

Aquaponics integrates aquaculture and hydroponics, promoting circularity through the recirculation of water and nutrients. However, waste management remains a challenge. This study aimed to evaluate the anaerobic digestion (AD) of aquaponic effluent...

The integration of a centrifugal extraction and pipeline transportation system to improve efficiency in shrimp harvesting management into closed-pond aquaculture systems represents a significant advancement in aquaculture technology. This study intro...

Egyptian cotton fibres have worldwide recognition due to their distinct quality and luxurious textile products known by the “Egyptian Cotton“ label. However, cotton fibre trading in Egypt still depends on human grading of cotton quality,...