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Agricultural Environment Monitoring for Sustainable Agricultural Development

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Agriculture".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 94

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Industrial Technology Research Institute, Hsinchu, Taiwan
Interests: agricultural net-zero carbon emission technology; integrating technology and business models in agri-industrial system; six-grade agriculture industrial (Biz model)

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Scientific research, technological innovation, and policy implementation are closely interconnected in ensuring the sustainable development of agriculture. In recent years, agricultural production and management have entered the era of smart technology. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and other related technologies not only enhances productivity and quality but also enables more precise resource management. The Special Issue "Agricultural Environment Monitoring for Sustainable Agricultural Development" focuses on environmental monitoring methods and technologies, exploring their integration with agronomic science, environmental science, socioeconomics, and policy-making to promote sustainable agriculture. The aim is to enhance the resilience and adaptability of agricultural ecosystems. This Special Issue covers, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  • Environmental Sensing and Data Processing: Low-power sensors, carbon emission monitoring, image analysis, and the integration of satellite remote sensing data.
  • Smart Decision-Making and Management Technologies: Pest and disease monitoring and early warning systems, crop health diagnostics, precision fertilization and pesticide application, and smart irrigation technologies.
  • Environmental Sustainability and Resource Recycling Applications: Agroecological indicators, soil testing and monitoring, carbon neutrality and carbon footprint assessment, and the circular utilization of agricultural waste or by-products.
  • Other Topics: Policy and economic development, as well as food security.

Dr. Chuan-Chi Chien
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • environment monitoring
  • sustainable agriculture
  • smart agriculture
  • agricultural resource utilization
  • agricultural policy and economics

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