Advances In Agricultural Technology

Author : Guangnan Chen
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 679 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351132374

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Advances in Agricultural Machinery and Technologies by Guangnan Chen Pdf

The agricultural industry is dealing with enormous challenges across the globe, including the limited availability of arable lands and fresh water, as well as the effect of climate change. Machinery plays a crucial role in agriculture and farming systems, in order to feed the world’s growing population. In the last decade, we have witnessed major advances in agricultural machinery and technologies, particularly as manufacturers and researchers develop and apply various novel ways of automation as well as the data and information gathering and analyzing capabilities of their machinery. This book presents the state-of-the-art information on the important innovations in the agricultural and horticultural industry. It reviews and presents different novel technologies and implementation of these technologies to optimize farming processes and food production. There are four sections, each addressing a specific area of development. Section I discusses the recent development of farm machinery and technology. Section II focuses on water and irrigation engineering. Section III covers harvesting and post-harvest technology. Section IV describes computer modelling and simulation. Each section highlights current industry trends and latest research progress. This book is ideal for those working in or are associated with the fields of agriculture, agri-food chain and technology development and promotion.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Agricultural innovations
ISBN : OSU:32435056521362

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Advances in Agricultural Technology by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Agricultural engineering
ISBN : OSU:32435056521107

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Advances in Agricultural Technology by Anonim Pdf

Author : Ajoy Kumar Singh,Vishwa Bandhu Patel
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000527452

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Sustainable Agriculture by Ajoy Kumar Singh,Vishwa Bandhu Patel Pdf

This new volume looks at the evolution and challenges of sustainable agriculture, a field that is growing in use and popularity, discussing some of the important ideas, practices, and policies that are essential to an effective sustainable agriculture strategy. The book features 25 chapters written by experts in crop improvement, natural resource management, crop protection, social sciences, and product development. The volume provides a good understanding of the use of sustainable agriculture and the sustainable management of agri-horticultural crops, focusing on eco-friendly approaches, such as the utilization of waste materials. Topics include ecofriendly plant protection measures, climate change and natural resource management, tools to mitigate the effect of extreme weather events, agrochemical research and regulation, soil carbon sequestration, water and nutrient management in agricultural systems, and more. Key features: Discusses sustainable agriculture within the framework of recent challenges in agriculture Looks at the development and diversification of crops and cultural practices to enhance biological and economic stability Discusses innovative nanotechnologies in research and production technologies Highlights the development of new varieties in agri-horticultural crops Discusses use of recent technologies for soil–plant–microbe–environment interactions.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Agricultural industries
ISBN : OSU:32435083465997

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Advances in Agricultural Technology by Anonim Pdf

Author : Fiaz Ahmad,Muhammad Sultan
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781838819217

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Technology in Agriculture by Fiaz Ahmad,Muhammad Sultan Pdf

Food security is one of the primary themes of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. In this regard, agricultural engineering is considered the backbone of agriculture, and agricultural mechanization is considered a helpful way to enhance crop yield and farmers’ profitability. Technology in Agriculture presents research in the field of agricultural engineering technologies and applications in agricultural equipment engineering, biosystem engineering, energy systems engineering, and computers in agriculture. It provides an overview of recent advancements in agricultural engineering and examines key aspects of emerging technologies and their applications. In addition, the book explores modern methodologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning for agricultural mechanization.

Author : Caroline Walters
Publisher : Murphy & Moore Publishing
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1639870148

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Advances in Agricultural Technologies by Caroline Walters Pdf

The field of agrotechnology or agricultural technology is concerned with the use and application of technology in agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture. The current progress in agricultural yield and efficiency is being driven directly through technological advancement. Whether through the development and application of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides or through machinery such as tractors and agricultural aircraft, agriculture has seen considerable innovation over the centuries. Some of the more recent advancements include genetically modified crops, soilless farming, and improved drip irrigation, among others. Today, satellite photography and sensors, agricultural drones, soil moisture sensors, light and heat control, etc. are increasingly advancing the practices of agriculture. This book traces the progress of agricultural technologies and highlights some of their key applications. It will also provide interesting topics for research which interested readers can take up. Scientists and students actively engaged in this field will find this book full of crucial and unexplored concepts.

Author : Michael Woods,Mary B. Woods
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780761365266

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Ancient Agricultural Technology by Michael Woods,Mary B. Woods Pdf

Describes the technology used by ancient farmers, covering the evolution of farming tools, irrigation methods, animal breeding, and the processing of crops, including the ancient civilizations of China, Greece, Rome, India, and the Middle East.

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Environmental Change and Society,Health and Medicine Division,Food and Nutrition Board,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Water Science and Technology Board,Board on Life Sciences,Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Committee on Science Breakthroughs 2030: A Strategy for Food and Agricultural Research
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309473927

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Science Breakthroughs to Advance Food and Agricultural Research by 2030 by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Environmental Change and Society,Health and Medicine Division,Food and Nutrition Board,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Water Science and Technology Board,Board on Life Sciences,Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Committee on Science Breakthroughs 2030: A Strategy for Food and Agricultural Research Pdf

For nearly a century, scientific advances have fueled progress in U.S. agriculture to enable American producers to deliver safe and abundant food domestically and provide a trade surplus in bulk and high-value agricultural commodities and foods. Today, the U.S. food and agricultural enterprise faces formidable challenges that will test its long-term sustainability, competitiveness, and resilience. On its current path, future productivity in the U.S. agricultural system is likely to come with trade-offs. The success of agriculture is tied to natural systems, and these systems are showing signs of stress, even more so with the change in climate. More than a third of the food produced is unconsumed, an unacceptable loss of food and nutrients at a time of heightened global food demand. Increased food animal production to meet greater demand will generate more greenhouse gas emissions and excess animal waste. The U.S. food supply is generally secure, but is not immune to the costly and deadly shocks of continuing outbreaks of food-borne illness or to the constant threat of pests and pathogens to crops, livestock, and poultry. U.S. farmers and producers are at the front lines and will need more tools to manage the pressures they face. Science Breakthroughs to Advance Food and Agricultural Research by 2030 identifies innovative, emerging scientific advances for making the U.S. food and agricultural system more efficient, resilient, and sustainable. This report explores the availability of relatively new scientific developments across all disciplines that could accelerate progress toward these goals. It identifies the most promising scientific breakthroughs that could have the greatest positive impact on food and agriculture, and that are possible to achieve in the next decade (by 2030).

Author : Jeehye Kim,Parmesh Shah,Joanne Catherine Gaskell,Ashesh Prasann
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781464815225

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Scaling Up Disruptive Agricultural Technologies in Africa by Jeehye Kim,Parmesh Shah,Joanne Catherine Gaskell,Ashesh Prasann Pdf

This study—which includes a pilot intervention in Kenya—aims to further the state of knowledge about the emerging trend of disruptive agricultural technologies (DATs) in Africa, with a focus on supply-side dynamics. The first part of the study is a stocktaking analysis to assess the number, scope, trend, and characteristics of scalable disruptive technology innovators in agriculture in Africa. From a database of 434 existing DAT operations, the analysis identified 194 as scalable. The second part of the study is a comparative case study of Africa’s two most successful DAT ecosystems in Kenya and Nigeria, which together account for half of Sub-Saharan Africa’s active DATs. The objective of these two case studies is to understand the successes, challenges, and opportunities faced by each country in fostering a conducive innovation ecosystem for scaling up DATs. The case study analysis focuses on six dimensions of the innovation ecosystem in Kenya and Nigeria: finance, regulatory environment, culture, density, human capital, and infrastructure. The third part of the study is based on the interactions and learnings from a pilot event to boost the innovation ecosystem in Kenya. The Disruptive Agricultural Technology Innovation Knowledge and Challenge Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, brought together more than 300 key stakeholders from large technology companies, agribusiness companies, and public agencies; government representatives and experts from research and academic institutions; and representatives from financial institutions, foundations, donors, and venture capitalists. Scaling Up Disruptive Agricultural Technologies in Africa concludes by establishing that DATs are demonstrating early indications of a positive impact in addressing food system constraints. It offers potential entry points and policy recommendations to facilitate the broader adoption of DATs and improve the overall food system.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Committee to Review the Role of Publicly Funded Agricultural Research on the Structure of U.S. Agriculture
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2002-03-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780309170345

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Publicly Funded Agricultural Research and the Changing Structure of U.S. Agriculture by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Committee to Review the Role of Publicly Funded Agricultural Research on the Structure of U.S. Agriculture Pdf

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) requested that the Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources of the National Research Council (NRC) convene a panel of experts to examine whether publicly funded agricultural research has influenced the structure of U.S. agriculture and, if so, how. The Committee to Review the Role of Publicly Funded Agricultural Research on the Structure of U.S. Agriculture was asked to assess the role of public-sector agricultural research on changes in the size and numbers of farms, with particular emphasis on the evolution of very-large-scale operations.

Author : Joy Mench
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-12-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780081012468

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Advances in Agricultural Animal Welfare by Joy Mench Pdf

Advances in Agricultural Animal Welfare fully explores developments in the key areas of agricultural animal welfare assessment and improvement. Analyzing current topical issues, as well as reviewing the historical welfare issues, the volume is a comprehensive review of the field. Divided into five sections, the book opens in Part One by reviewing advances in animal welfare science, examining cognitive psychology, genetics and genomics. Part Two then looks at transdisciplinary research in animal welfare, with coverage of bioethics, welfare and sustainability from both environmental and food safety perspectives. Part Three explores the process of translating science into policy and practice, followed by discussion on the global achievability of welfare standards in Part Four. Finally, Part Five highlights some emerging issues in agricultural animal welfare. This book is an essential part of the wider ranging series Advances in Farm Animal Welfare, with coverage of cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry and aquaculture. With its expert editor and international team of contributors, Advances in Agricultural Animal Welfare is a key reference tool for welfare research scientists and students, practicing vets involved in welfare assessment, and indeed anyone with a professional interest in the welfare of agricultural animals. Provides in-depth reviews of emerging topics, research and applications in agricultural animal welfare Provides coverage of topics important to all agricultural animals and complements the wider series, Agricultural Animal Welfare, which will provide comprehensive coverage of animal welfare of the world’s major farmed animals Edited by a world leading animal welfare academic, with contributions from a writing team of both leading academics and practitioners

Author : Qin Zhang
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000218985

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Precision Agriculture Technology for Crop Farming by Qin Zhang Pdf

This book provides a review of precision agriculture technology development, followed by a presentation of the state-of-the-art and future requirements of precision agriculture technology. It presents different styles of precision agriculture technologies suitable for large scale mechanized farming; highly automated community-based mechanized production; and fully mechanized farming practices commonly seen in emerging economic regions. The book emphasizes the introduction of core technical features of sensing, data processing and interpretation technologies, crop modeling and production control theory, intelligent machinery and field robots for precision agriculture production.

Author : Robert E. Rhoades
Publisher : International Potato Center
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Agricultural innovations
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Farmer-back-to-farmer by Robert E. Rhoades Pdf

Author : Caroline Walters
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1639890343

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Agricultural Technology: Emerging Trends by Caroline Walters Pdf

The practice and science of cultivating plants along with livestock is known as agriculture. Innovative practices and technological developments in the field of agriculture have resulted in increased crop yields and a better quality of crop. Agricultural technology refers to the technology and techniques which are used to control the growth and harvesting of agricultural products. Some of these techniques are tilling, soil fertilization, green manuring, composting, liming, etc. The machinery used in agriculture also falls in this category. It includes equipment such as bale wrapper, chaff cutter, manure spreader, drum chopper, mower, swayer, etc. Agricultural technology aims to design advanced agricultural machinery and structures to improve the sustainability and efficacy of agricultural practices. This book strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. The various advancements in agricultural technology are glanced at and their applications as well as ramifications are looked at in detail. This book is a vital tool for all researching and studying agricultural science.