Field Applications of Precision Agriculture
A.Y. 2022/2023
Learning objectives
To manage ICT systems on machinery for the site-specific distribution of input to crops according to precision farming principle.
To understand and evaluate the applicability of site-specific solutions for crop protection. To apply precision agriculture concepts to define prescription maps for the distribution of plant protection products.
To understand and evaluate the applicability of site-specific solutions for crop protection. To apply precision agriculture concepts to define prescription maps for the distribution of plant protection products.
Expected learning outcomes
To apply methods and sensors to monitor the phytosanitary status of crops. To apply plant pathology and crop protection basic principles to process site-specific data for prescribing maps of agrochemical distribution.
Ability to manage, interface, program the precision farming systems on operating machines for crop management.
Ability to manage, interface, program the precision farming systems on operating machines for crop management.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
U.D.1 Application of precision farming technologies
· From the prescription map to the implementation in the field: prerequisites, interoperability of data (0.5 CFU)
· Examples of information systems for precision agriculture: characteristics, compatibility, input and output (0.5 CFU)
· Adaptation of prescription maps to machine control systems and site-specific execution of crop operations (0.5 CFU)
· Calibration, adjustments and functional checks of site-specific distribution systems of production factors: seeders, fertilizer spreaders, sprayers (1 CFU)
· Crop protection: basic knowledge and site-specific approaches, choice of principles and means of disease control, plant protection products, nanopesticides
· Indices of infection, elements of epidemiology, incubation period of the disease, latency of symptoms and site-specific control of infections
· Examples of applications in crops of interest: case studies will be agreed according to the season, weather and phytosanitary conditions
U.D.2: Fundamentals of precision crop protection
· Crop protection: basic knowledge and site-specific approaches, choice of principles and means of disease control, plant protection products, nanopesticides
· Indices of infection, elements of epidemiology, incubation period of the disease, latency of symptoms and site-specific control of infections
· Examples of applications in crops of interest: case studies will be agreed according to the season, weather and phytosanitary conditions.
Joint activities UD1+UD2:
· Field/greenhouse lab with sensors and automation applications (1.5 CFU)
· Data analysis and production of prescription maps of phytosanitary treatments (1 CFU)
· From the prescription map to the implementation in the field: prerequisites, interoperability of data (0.5 CFU)
· Examples of information systems for precision agriculture: characteristics, compatibility, input and output (0.5 CFU)
· Adaptation of prescription maps to machine control systems and site-specific execution of crop operations (0.5 CFU)
· Calibration, adjustments and functional checks of site-specific distribution systems of production factors: seeders, fertilizer spreaders, sprayers (1 CFU)
· Crop protection: basic knowledge and site-specific approaches, choice of principles and means of disease control, plant protection products, nanopesticides
· Indices of infection, elements of epidemiology, incubation period of the disease, latency of symptoms and site-specific control of infections
· Examples of applications in crops of interest: case studies will be agreed according to the season, weather and phytosanitary conditions
U.D.2: Fundamentals of precision crop protection
· Crop protection: basic knowledge and site-specific approaches, choice of principles and means of disease control, plant protection products, nanopesticides
· Indices of infection, elements of epidemiology, incubation period of the disease, latency of symptoms and site-specific control of infections
· Examples of applications in crops of interest: case studies will be agreed according to the season, weather and phytosanitary conditions.
Joint activities UD1+UD2:
· Field/greenhouse lab with sensors and automation applications (1.5 CFU)
· Data analysis and production of prescription maps of phytosanitary treatments (1 CFU)
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge of machines and technologies for precision agriculture and of geomatics for agriculture.
Basic knowledge of Plant pathology
Basic knowledge of Plant pathology
Teaching methods
Classes
Focus groups on analysis and design of PA systems
Computer labs, field and greenhouse lab
Focus groups on analysis and design of PA systems
Computer labs, field and greenhouse lab
Teaching Resources
Summary slides, scintific and technical papers will distributed during the course and through the web site
Assessment methods and Criteria
UD1 (4CFU)- Through the presentation of a case study chosen by the student, the exam verifies the ability to independently develop/analyze examples of applications using the concepts and activities carried out in the course.
UD2 (4CFU)- The exam consists of a written report that verifies the knowledge acquired and the skills of technical communication of the topics.
UD2 (4CFU)- The exam consists of a written report that verifies the knowledge acquired and the skills of technical communication of the topics.
Applicazione delle tecnologie dell'agricoltura di precisione
AGR/09 - AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND MECHANIZATION
AGR/12 - PLANT PATHOLOGY
AGR/12 - PLANT PATHOLOGY
Field activity: 16 hours
Computer room practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 16 hours
Computer room practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 16 hours
Professors:
Calcante Aldo, Oberti Roberto
Elementi di difesa di precisione
AGR/09 - AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND MECHANIZATION
AGR/12 - PLANT PATHOLOGY
AGR/12 - PLANT PATHOLOGY
Field activity: 16 hours
Lessons: 24 hours
Lessons: 24 hours
Professor:
Iriti Marcello
Educational website(s)
Professor(s)
Reception:
By appointment only
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences - Agricultural Engineering area
Reception:
make an appointment
via Celoria 2 - Building 10: Ingegneria Agraria