The global agrifood system continues to face considerable challenges in being able to provide enough food of adequate quality to feed an ever-growing, aging, and migrating population. For this reason, over time, a significant impact on the environment has been created by the agricultural processes starting from the exploitation of the soil, physical distribution of goods, to the retailers' operations and consumption. One of the ways to address the consequences of this dramatic impact is deployment of smart and digital technologies in the agricultural sector, the agrifood in particular. Digital technologies offer unique opportunities for improving food production and trade, especially to smallholder farmers, and in helping to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The new technologies, on the one hand, could help firms increase their productivity and their competitiveness in general; on the other hand, they allow for sustaining profit-making with the improvement of workers' conditions, the reduction of emissions and environmental impacts on fields and production plants, reducing the overall footprint of the industry. Integrating drone technology in agriculture is a prime example of innovation revolutionising traditional industries. Drones are proving to be a game-changer in agriculture. As an intersection of technology and agriculture, drones pave the way for precision farming, facilitating efficient management of resources while minimizing environmental impact. Equipped with advanced imaging capabilities, drones provide high-resolution aerial images that offer detailed insights into crop health and soil conditions. This bird's-eye view allows farmers to detect issues such as pest infestations or nutrient deficiencies early on. Detecting these problems at an early stage allows for quick intervention, reducing crop losses and ensuring optimal yields.
Il Progetto Precivit. Collaudare tecniche innovate di Proximal e Remote Sensing per la delimitazione di Zone Omogenne di produzione (ZOP) per incrementare l'efficienza produttiva
Ilaria Guagliardi
2023
Abstract
The global agrifood system continues to face considerable challenges in being able to provide enough food of adequate quality to feed an ever-growing, aging, and migrating population. For this reason, over time, a significant impact on the environment has been created by the agricultural processes starting from the exploitation of the soil, physical distribution of goods, to the retailers' operations and consumption. One of the ways to address the consequences of this dramatic impact is deployment of smart and digital technologies in the agricultural sector, the agrifood in particular. Digital technologies offer unique opportunities for improving food production and trade, especially to smallholder farmers, and in helping to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The new technologies, on the one hand, could help firms increase their productivity and their competitiveness in general; on the other hand, they allow for sustaining profit-making with the improvement of workers' conditions, the reduction of emissions and environmental impacts on fields and production plants, reducing the overall footprint of the industry. Integrating drone technology in agriculture is a prime example of innovation revolutionising traditional industries. Drones are proving to be a game-changer in agriculture. As an intersection of technology and agriculture, drones pave the way for precision farming, facilitating efficient management of resources while minimizing environmental impact. Equipped with advanced imaging capabilities, drones provide high-resolution aerial images that offer detailed insights into crop health and soil conditions. This bird's-eye view allows farmers to detect issues such as pest infestations or nutrient deficiencies early on. Detecting these problems at an early stage allows for quick intervention, reducing crop losses and ensuring optimal yields.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
