SAfPS – Smart AgriTech for Precision and Sustainability

I. General Description of the Session’s Scope:
The Smart AgriTech for Precision and Sustainability (SAfPS) session explores how technological solutions can promote sustainability and precision in modern agriculture. It brings together researchers, engineers, and industry leaders to exchange ideas on innovations that range from AI and IoT systems to robotics and data analytics. The advancements presented at the session aim to boost agricultural productivity, conserve resources, and encourage environmentally friendly practices. The session highlights practical applications such as yield prediction, autonomous machinery, precision pest control, and smart resource management—covering essentials like water and fertilizers. All of these efforts are designed to minimize environmental impact while empowering farmers through data-driven decision-making tools.

II. List of Relevant Topics

  • AI and Machine Learning for predictive analytics (e.g., crop yield, disease detection)
  • IoT and Smart Sensors for monitoring soil, weather, and crop conditions
  • Agricultural Drones and Precision Application Techniques
  • Robotics in agriculture: autonomous systems for harvesting, irrigation, and field work
  • Big Data Analytics: satellite data processing, disease forecasting, and market trend analysis
  • Automation and Smart Resource Management (e.g., irrigation, fertilization, energy efficiency)
  • Computer Vision & Multispectral Imaging for detecting crop stress or contamination
  • Mobile Tools for real-time decision support on the farm
  • Cyber-Physical Systems and Digital Twins for Dynamic Farm Management
  • Sustainable AgriTech: solutions to minimize resource use and emissions

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III. Special Session Chairs:

  • Dr. Krystian Wojtkiewicz – Assistant Professor at Wrocław University of Science and Technology and the Head of the Research Laboratory in the Department of Applied Informatics in Poland.
  • Prof. Katarzyna Szwedziak – Head of the Environmental-Technical Institute at The Angelus Silesius University of Applied Sciences.
  • Prof. MVDr. Ing. Petr Doležal, CSc. – a distinguished university professor at Mendel University in Brno, specializing in agricultural economics and zootechnics.