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The Workshop


Introduction

The Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in partnership with the Smart Farming Technology Research Center (SFTRC) and the Malaysian Society of Agricultural Engineers (MSAE) will be hosting the SMART Farming Workshop for the thirteenth time. This year the workshop is focusing on smart technology in cultivation and postharvest.

A special session will include international speakers from Germany to share on advances in postharvest technology. Speakers from ATB, University of Potsdam and FrigorTec will share their research and experience in postharvest technologies during the workshop.

Smart Farming is a farming management concept using modern technology to increase the quantity and quality of agricultural products. The workshop addresses a wide spectrum of topics in recent agricultural engineering and technological development including issues, challenges, sustainable growth environment, appropriate mechanisation, smart cultivation practices, green and zero waste technology, GPS/GIS, soil scanning, data management, and Internet of Things technologies. By precisely measuring variations within a field and adapting the strategy accordingly, farmers can greatly increase the effectiveness of pesticides and fertilizers and use them more selectively. Smart technologies and analytics are transforming farming operations, making the industry more insight driven and efficient to feed the growing population.

The workshop is a platform for open dialogue and intense discussion between researchers, academics, engineers and growers. It is aimed to disseminate latest R&D findings by the Department of Biological & Agricultural Engineering in the paddy industry to the organization/person that has strong relationship in this field. 


Latest Update : Wed, 28 Aug 2019 (mohdnazren)