Artificial Intelligence in Precision Agriculture: Applications in Crop Management

Dear Colleagues,

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the agricultural sector by introducing smarter, more efficient, and data-driven solutions. From precision farming and crop monitoring to automated machinery and predictive analytics, AI technologies help farmers make better decisions, aiming to enhance sustainability and productivity. As global food demand continues to rise, integrating AI into agriculture is becoming essential for ensuring sustainable farming practices and improving food security. This technological revolution is not only reshaping how food is produced but also paving the way for a more resilient and innovative agricultural industry.

This Special Issue will explore the different applications of AI in precision agriculture (PA), covering topics such as autonomous systems, advanced monitoring and sensing technologies, and data-driven decision-making.

The contributions will present advancements in crop monitoring, watering, planting, yield forecasting, systems for weeding and treatment, pest and disease detection, and agricultural mapping, along with technologies that aid both real-time and predictive decision-making. The aim of this Special Issue is to highlight the potential of AI in creating a more sustainable and efficient agricultural sector that can address future challenges.

In this Special Issue, we invite papers focusing on, but not limited to different AI applications in PA on annual and permanent crops, including the use of remote sensing platforms (i.e., uncrewed aerial vehicles, aircrafts and satellites), proximal sensors, robotic automation, machine learning and deep learning applications. Contributions based on multidisciplinary approaches, resulting from collaborations between researchers and practitioners, are also welcome, particularly those that highlight the impact of technological innovations in this field.

Dr. Gaetano Messina
Dr. Souraya Benalia
Guest Editors

Dr. Md Abdul Mueed Choudhury
Guest Editor Assistant

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