Innovative Machinery for Climate-Smart Agriculture
A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Agricultural Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 February 2025 | Viewed by 254
Special Issue Editors
Interests: agricultural machinery; harvest technologies; testing of agricultural machines; precision agriculture; safety and health in the exploitation of agricultural machines; tillage machines; agriculture 4.0
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Interests: renewable energy; vertical farming; agricultural machinery; organic farming; testing of agricultural equipment; precision agriculture; crop protection; crop mapping
Interests: agricultural machinery; testing of agricultural equipment; precision agriculture; crop mapping and monitoring; agricultural robotics and AI; automation systems for agriculture
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As the agricultural sector faces the growing challenge of climate change, there is an increasing need for innovative machinery that can support more sustainable and resilient farming practices. This Special Issue, entitled 'Innovative Machinery for Climate-Smart Agriculture', will explore the development and implementation of cutting-edge agricultural machinery and technologies designed to address the impacts of climate change. These advanced machines and technologies will play a crucial role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, optimizing the use of resources, and enhancing the adaptability of farming systems to evolving climatic conditions.
We welcome the submission of original research articles and reviews that focus on the design, deployment, and effectiveness of innovative agricultural machinery in mitigating the impacts of climate change. This includes technologies and practices that enhance soil and water conservation, reduce our dependence on non-renewable resources, and integrate renewable energy sources into agricultural practices.
In this collection, we aim to highlight the critical role that advanced agricultural machinery will play in the transition to climate-smart agriculture, providing insights into how these innovations can help create a more sustainable and climate-resilient agricultural future.
Dr. Valentin Vlăduț
Dr. Iuliana Gǎgeanu
Dr. Mihai Gabriel Matache
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- climate-smart agriculture
- advanced agricultural machinery
- digital farming
- sustainable farming practices
- precision agriculture
- agricultural technology
- green farming practices
- crop resilience
- agricultural innovation
- agri-tech advancements
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