SPECIAL SESSION #13

Mixed farming systems, agroforestry and intercropping: challenges for mechanization model optimization

ORGANIZED BY

Sozzi Marco Sozzi

Marco Sozzi

University of Padova, Italy

Panozzo Anna Panozzo

Anna Panozzo

University of Padova, Italy

Giannini Vittoria Giannini

Vittoria Giannini

University of Padova, Italy

Marchi Luca Marchi

Luca Marchi

University of Padova, Italy

Reyes Francesco Reyes

Francesco Reyes

University of Modena & Reggio emilia, Italy

ABSTRACT

At EU level, crop diversification (e.g. mixed farming systems, agroforestry, intercropping) has been identified as promising strategies to increase the agro-ecosystem services provided by farming and the resilience of farms to face climate change or price fluctuations. This session explores the metrological aspects of integrating and optimising mechanization models within such systems, highlighting how technological redesigning can effectively contribute to environmental sustainability and resilience. The goal is to identify measurement metrics to asses sustainable mechanization in the above-mentioned systems while considering the requirements for their proper management and the ecosystem services they can provide.

TOPICS

The main topics of the proposed session will regard:

  • measurements in relay cropping, alley cropping and intercropping systems;
  • farm machinery optimization in intercropping and agroforestry;
  • sensor, instrument, and methodology to assess ecosystem services;
  • proximal sensors for driving systems and automation in agroforestry and intercropping systems;
  • real-time object detection and measurement;
  • precision agroforestry.

WITH THE PATRONAGE OF

Unisannio
GMEE

SPONSORED BY

SeTeL