Innovative Machinery for Climate-Smart Agriculture

A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Agricultural Technology".

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Development for Machines and Installations Designed to Agriculture and Food Industry, National Institute of Research, INMA Bucharest, 013813 Bucharest, Romania
Interests: agricultural machinery; harvest technologies; testing of agricultural machines; precision agriculture; safety and health in the exploitation of agricultural machines; tillage machines; agriculture 4.0
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National Institute of Research-Development for Machines and Installations Designed to Agriculture and Food Industry, INMA Bucharest, 013813 Bucharest, Romania
Interests: renewable energy; vertical farming; agricultural machinery; organic farming; testing of agricultural equipment; precision agriculture; crop protection; crop mapping

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National Institute of Research-Development for Machines and Installations Designed to Agriculture and Food Industry, INMA Bucharest, 013813 Bucharest, Romania
Interests: agricultural machinery; testing of agricultural equipment; precision agriculture; crop mapping and monitoring; agricultural robotics and AI; automation systems for agriculture

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Dear Colleagues,

As the agricultural sector faces the growing challenge of climate change, there is an increasing need for innovative machinery that can support more sustainable and resilient farming practices. This Special Issue, entitled 'Innovative Machinery for Climate-Smart Agriculture', will explore the development and implementation of cutting-edge agricultural machinery and technologies designed to address the impacts of climate change. These advanced machines and technologies will play a crucial role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, optimizing the use of resources, and enhancing the adaptability of farming systems to evolving climatic conditions.

We welcome the submission of original research articles and reviews that focus on the design, deployment, and effectiveness of innovative agricultural machinery in mitigating the impacts of climate change. This includes technologies and practices that enhance soil and water conservation, reduce our dependence on non-renewable resources, and integrate renewable energy sources into agricultural practices.

In this collection, we aim to highlight the critical role that advanced agricultural machinery will play in the transition to climate-smart agriculture, providing insights into how these innovations can help create a more sustainable and climate-resilient agricultural future.

Dr. Valentin Vlăduț
Dr. Iuliana Gǎgeanu
Dr. Mihai Gabriel Matache
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • climate-smart agriculture
  • advanced agricultural machinery
  • digital farming
  • sustainable farming practices
  • precision agriculture
  • agricultural technology
  • green farming practices
  • crop resilience
  • agricultural innovation
  • agri-tech advancements

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Numerical Simulation Study on Hydraulic Characteristics Experiment and Opening Process of Hydraulically Driven Irrigation Control Valve
by Xiaoyu Yang, Ming Hong, Gengchen Nian, Jiale Wang, Wenxin Yang and Shifeng Fan
Agriculture 2025, 15(21), 2306; https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture15212306 - 5 Nov 2025
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To address the issue of existing automatic irrigation systems’ excessive reliance on electrical power and communication networks, a one-inlet, four-outlet Hydraulically Actuated Irrigation Control Valve (HAICV) was designed that operates based on water pressure variations. Its hydraulic characteristics and flow field features were [...] Read more.
To address the issue of existing automatic irrigation systems’ excessive reliance on electrical power and communication networks, a one-inlet, four-outlet Hydraulically Actuated Irrigation Control Valve (HAICV) was designed that operates based on water pressure variations. Its hydraulic characteristics and flow field features were investigated through experimental and numerical simulation methods. The results indicated that power–function relationships exist between pressure and flow rate, as well as between flow rate and head loss. The flow coefficient and resistance coefficient were found to range within [77.46, 81.06] and [15.94, 17.46], respectively. Dynamic simulations based on User-Defined Functions (UDF) revealed that during the opening process, the internal pressure of the valve spool remains high, with the primary pressure drop concentrated in the outlet region, and the low-pressure zone shrinks as the opening degree increases. A high-velocity band forms at the outlet, with jet flow and turbulence observed at small to medium openings, while the flow field stabilizes after full opening. The unique spool shape and non-straight flow passage structure of the HAICV result in relatively high energy loss, making it suitable for self-pressure irrigation systems. This study provides a theoretical foundation for evaluating its performance and broader applications. Full article
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