Reprint

Innovations in Agricultural Engineering and Mechanization for Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry and Food Production

Edited by
March 2024
188 pages
  • ISBN978-3-7258-0548-8 (Hardback)
  • ISBN978-3-7258-0547-1 (PDF)

This book is a reprint of the Special Issue Innovations in Agricultural Engineering and Mechanization for Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry and Food Production that was published in

Engineering
Summary

Agricultural engineering and sustainable development are intrinsically linked, and all fields of agricultural engineering have great potential to improve global sustainability, from the development and use of innovative machinery to the latest application of digital and precision farming solutions. This reprint , “Innovations in Agricultural Engineering and Mechanization for Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, and Food Production”, is a collection of cutting-edge research and advances in the field of agricultural engineering and mechanization, offering new perspectives and practical tools for navigating the complex realities of our time. The volume delves into a wide range of topics, showcasing the originality of researchers from around the world. From the application of bio-based inputs and efficient distribution to advances in precision agriculture, robotics, and resource-saving technologies, the chapters within paint a comprehensive picture of the evolving landscape of sustainable food production.

Format
  • Hardback
License
© 2022 by the authors; CC BY-NC-ND license
Keywords
turfgrass; RTK; GNSS; precision agriculture; cutting system; path planning; maps; autonomous mower; health preservation; whole-body vibrations; daily exposure time; mouldboard plough; subsoiling plough; roller/crimper; cover crop; no-till drill; conservation tillage; sustainable agriculture; precision farming; stoniness degree of disturbance; stony-soils workability; seeder machine; seeding speed; mechanical termination; minimum soil tillage; non-chemical methods; cover crops; dead mulch; sustainable agriculture; agriculture; machinery safety; occupational health and safety (OHS); ergonomics; agricultural tractors; rollover protective structure (ROPS); reverse engineering; virtual prototyping; sustainable agricultural systems; forest road maintenance; tools durability; road milling machines; cutting tools; road cutters; road cutters; resistance to abrasive wear; LiDAR; droplet distribution; air-assisted spraying; vermicompost; earthworm compost; peat substitution; olive tree; nursery sustainability; circular economy; feasibility study; robot; harvest; edible bird’s nest; swiftlet; Vietnam bird nest; robotic system; EBN; urban forestry; air pollution; PM capture; particle deposition; porosity; Arachis hypogaea L.; climate; weather data; peanut maturity (PMI); growing degree days