Intelligent Agricultural Machinery and Sustainable Agricultural Systems

Dear Colleagues,

The emergence of intelligent agricultural machinery marks a new stage in the development of modern agriculture, one characterized by digitization, automation, and intelligence. The implementation of such technologies can achieve efficient, precise, and automated agricultural production, thereby saving labor, materials, and costs, reducing agricultural production costs and promoting the sustainable development of the agricultural system.

The interaction between intelligent agricultural machinery systems and soil ensures the use proper cultivation practices, while the widespread use of typical precision seeding systems promotes crop growth. The use of mechanized weeding operations reduces chemical pesticide pollution, and the deployment of combined harvest operations can reduce grain loss. Agricultural machinery systems and intelligent agricultural equipment are widely used in all stages of agricultural production, including plowing, planting, management, and harvesting. Research and development of key mechanical components effectively promote the sustainable development of the agricultural system.

We welcome researchers to submit original research articles and reviews to this Special Issue. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following: agricultural machinery; precision agriculture and smart farming systems; simulation; sensors and other advanced technology in agricultural production.

I/We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Jinwu Wang
Dr. Han Tang
Guest Editors

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