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Sustainable Farming through Precision Agriculture Technologies

  • 1st Edition - June 1, 2027
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Dimitrios E. Tsesmelis, Kleomenis Kalogeropoulos, Pantelis Barouchas, Kontantinos Soulis, Andreas Tsatsaris
  • Language: English

Sustainable Farming through Precision Agriculture Technologies presents the transformative power of IoT, 5G, and precision farming technologies in revolutionizing modern agricu… Read more

Description

Sustainable Farming through Precision Agriculture Technologies presents the transformative power of IoT, 5G, and precision farming technologies in revolutionizing modern agriculture. It highlights the challenges and solutions in deploying these technologies, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of how they can be leveraged to improve crop yields, reduce environmental impact, and drive sustainability in agriculture. As agriculture enters a new era shaped by technological advancements, the integration of IoT, 5G, and precision farming techniques holds immense promise. This book explores the many facets of these innovations, from their practical applications to the challenges and solutions associated with their deployment. Presented in 6 sections, the book addresses Techniques and Applications, Remote Sensing and Geospatial Technologies, Integration of IoT and 5G Technologies, Challenges and Solutions in Deployment, Risk Modeling and explores the future impact of these technologies on sustainability and productivity. Providing global perspectives,

Sustainable Farming through Precision Agriculture Technologies is a valuable tool for advanced students, researchers, and practitioners seeking to understand and utilize the the advantages of these tools for optimized agricultural production.

Key features

  • Includes detailed case studies providing readers with practical insights and examples of successful implementations
  • Emphasizes the importance of balancing productivity with environmental sustainability
  • Presents actionable strategies for adopting smart farming practices that contribute to long-term agricultural resilience and resource conservation

Readership

Advanced students, researchers, and those working in agricultural technology industries

Table of contents

Section 1 - Precision Farming/Agriculture Techniques and Their Applications

1. Soil Management and Variable Rate Technology in Precision Agriculture

2. Precision Irrigation: Techniques and Water Management Strategies

3. Automated Machinery and Robotics in Precision Farming

4. Big Data and Data management

Section 2 - Remote Sensing and Geospatial technologies in Agriculture

5. Satellite Imagery and Aerial Drones: Monitoring Crop Health from Above

6. Hyperspectral Imaging in Agriculture: Applications and Advancements

7. Precision Weather Forecasting and Climate Monitoring for Agriculture

Section 3 - Integration of IoT and 5G Technologies in Agricultural Practices

8. IoT-Based Sensor Networks for Real-Time Agricultural Monitoring

9. 5G Connectivity: Enabling the Next Generation of Smart Farming

10. Smart Greenhouses: IoT and 5G for Controlled Environment Agriculture

11. AI in Digital Agriculture

Section 4 - Challenges and Solutions in Deploying Smart Farming Technologies

12. Technical Barriers in the Adoption of Smart Farming Technologies

13. Cost-Benefit Analysis: Financial Considerations in Smart Farming Implementation

14. Training and Skill Development for the Digital Farmer

Section 5 - Plant Protection Based on Risk Models

15. Pest and Disease Prediction Models: Using Data to Protect Crops

16. Climate-Based Risk Models for Plant Protection

17. Integrating AI in Risk Models for Enhanced Plant Protection

18. Precise monitoring and management of crop pests and diseases

Section 6 - The Impact of New Technologies on Sustainability and Productivity

19. Sustainable Agriculture: Reducing Environmental Impact through Technology

20. Enhancing Crop Yields with Precision Agriculture: A Productivity Perspective

21. Balancing Productivity and Environmental Sustainability in Smart Farming

22. Precision seeding/nutrient monitoring Big Data and AI in farming Conclusions

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: June 1, 2027
  • Language: English

About the editors

Dimitrios E. Tsesmelis

Editor

Assistant Professor Dr. Dimitrios E. Tsesmelis is an agronomist (BSc, MSc, and PhD) and an Assistant Professor of Agriculture at Department of Agriculture, School of Agricultural Sciences, University of Patras, Greece. He has more than 15 years of teaching experience in the fields of natural resources, sustainability, and environmental management. He has also made significant contributions to his research field, having authored about forty-five articles in peer-reviewed journals, international conferences, and books. He has been a Guest Editor of five Special Issues in scientific journals (Atmosphere MDPI: Agrometeorology, Land MDPI: Innovative Research Approaches & Practices towards Sustainable Land Management, Preservation & Restoration, Atmosphere MDPI: Agrometeorology, Agricultural Water Management and Impacts of Extreme Events, Atmosphere MDPI: Agrometeorology, Agricultural Water Management and Impacts of Extreme Events (2nd Edition), Land MDPI: Innovative Research Approaches & Practices Towards Sustainable Land Management, Preservation & Restoration (Second Edition)) and is the referee for eighty papers published in twenty-two international journals. He specializes in drought management and has conducted extensive research in the fields of water resources, natural hazards, land degradation, drought indices, forecasting, and vulnerability.

Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Agriculture, School of Agricultural Sciences, University of Patras, Greece

Kleomenis Kalogeropoulos

Editor

Dr. Kleomenis Kalogeropoulos is a Survey Engineer (Ph.D., MSc, and BSc), and an adjunct lecturer at the Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics Engineering, University of West Attica, Greece. His research interests are focused on GIS, SDI, spatial analysis, spatial epidemiology, natural disaster modeling, geoarchaeology, digital cartography, and geography. He is also a lecturer at the Greek National Centre for Public Administration & Local Government, a certified evaluator of the Greek General Secretariat in Research and Technology and an Expert in Earth Sciences in the use of GIS and Remote Sensing applications for the Institute of Educational Policy, of the Greek Ministry of Education. He boasts a publication record of over 100 articles in scientific journals and international conferences, which have garnered numerous references. His involvement extends to over 15 national and international research programs. Additionally, he serves as a reviewer for more than 25 esteemed scientific journals.

Affiliations and expertise
Survey Engineer (Ph.D., MSc, and BSc) and an Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics Engineering, University of West Attica, Greece

Pantelis Barouchas

Editor
Associate Professor Dr. Pantelis Barouchas is an academic staff member at the University of Patras, Greece, with an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in soil science. His research primarily focuses on soil genesis and problematic soils, particularly emphasizing heavy metal uptake by plants. He also employs non-destructive techniques for soil testing analysis, mainly focusing on precision agriculture applications. His research work includes publications in peer-reviewed international journals. He has over 100 publications and contributions to scientific journals, conferences, technical reports, books, and patents. He has been a project manager and participant in more than 25 research and development projects in soil management and precision agriculture. He was a member and treasurer of the Board of the Hellenic Soil Society. He is the President of the Scientific Council of the Agri-Food Partnership of the Region of Western Greece and the scientific manager of the Soil Laboratory of the Region of Western Greece.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Agriculture, School of Agricultural Sciences, University of Patras, Greece

Kontantinos Soulis

Editor
Assistant Professor Dr. Kontantinos Soulis is an Agricultural Engineer with a Ph.D. in Geoinformatics and Hydrology. He is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Natural Resources Management and Agriculltural of the Agricultural University of Athens. He has over 20 years of experience in research and teaching with main subjects: Geographical Information System (GIS), Geospatial Analysis, Hydrology, Environmental Hydrology, Hydrological Modeling, Hydrometry, Agricultural Water Management, Irrigations, WRM, and Geographical Information System (GIS) applications development in the fields of WRM, Hydrology and Pedology. Dr. Soulis serves as co-Editor at the Hydrological Sciences Journal, which is one of the leading and most historical peer reviewed journals in hydrology. In 2020 he received the best associate editor award in Hydrological Sciences Journal for his outstanding overall contribution. He is also a member of the editorial board of Remote Sensing journal and Journal of Mountain Science, and a Guest Editor in many special issues of various journals. In 2021, 2022, and 2023 he was listed among the top 2% of scientists in the world. In 2022 he received the “Digital Governance Award”, by winning the first prize in the Ministry of Digital Government’s Annual Competition in the category entitled "Best New Idea" for the thematic category "Public Administration, Self-Government and Justice", as team member and co-author of the Project entitled: “Digital dynamic and multi-level rural map with assisted ranking of agricultural land in productivity categories”.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Natural Resources Management and Agricultural, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece

Andreas Tsatsaris

Editor
Professor Andreas Tsatsaris is a Rural and Surveying Engineer and President of the Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics Engineering of the University of West Attica (UniWA), Greece. He is also Director of the Research Laboratory "GAEA". He has been teaching since 1996 in Spatial Epidemiology, Medical Geography, GIS, and Thematic Cartography in both Postgraduate and Undergraduate Studies Programs of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Crete and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and the Faculty of Engineering at UniWA. He has published over 90 articles in scientific journals and international conferences and has participated in over 30 national and international research programs. He is a certified evaluator of the State Scholarship Foundation and General Secretariat in Research and Technology in the evaluation of research proposals.
Affiliations and expertise
President, Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics Engineering, University of West Attica (UniWA), Greece