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View article: Development of an Innovative Mechanical–Aeraulic Device for Sustainable Vector Control of Nymphs of Philaenus spumarius
Development of an Innovative Mechanical–Aeraulic Device for Sustainable Vector Control of Nymphs of Philaenus spumarius Open
Several management strategies based on different approaches have been proposed to contain the spread of the pest Xylella fastidiosa, but novel, effective, and sustainable physical methods are still needed. The present study is focused on t…
View article: Automated On-Tree Detection and Size Estimation of Pomegranates by a Farmer Robot
Automated On-Tree Detection and Size Estimation of Pomegranates by a Farmer Robot Open
Pomegranate (Punica granatum) fruit size estimation plays a crucial role in orchard management decision-making, especially for fruit quality assessment and yield prediction. Currently, fruit sizing for pomegranates is performed manually us…
View article: Agronomic Information Extraction from UAV-Based Thermal Photogrammetry Using MATLAB
Agronomic Information Extraction from UAV-Based Thermal Photogrammetry Using MATLAB Open
Thermal cameras are becoming popular in several applications of precision agriculture, including crop and soil monitoring, for efficient irrigation scheduling, crop maturity, and yield mapping. Nowadays, these sensors can be integrated as …
View article: Comparison of two electromagnetometers for surveying soil electrical conductivity: CMD mini-explorer and soil explorer
Comparison of two electromagnetometers for surveying soil electrical conductivity: CMD mini-explorer and soil explorer Open
Several natural or anthropogenic factors can induce electromagnetic variations that affect agricultural management strategies. The Frequency Domain Electromagnetic (FDEM) techniques are measurement methods for detecting variations in elect…
View article: Prediction of environmental impact of hybrid-electric tractor using its digital model
Prediction of environmental impact of hybrid-electric tractor using its digital model Open
The use of agricultural machines to perform field operations impacts heavily on the environment, as fossil fuel consumption and generated carbon footprint. Nowadays, alternative powertrain technologies are being developed and tested among …
View article: Investigation in energy parameters of process of compacted soil transportation by flexible sectional screw conveyor
Investigation in energy parameters of process of compacted soil transportation by flexible sectional screw conveyor Open
The article presents a design scheme of an experimental setup, which is a machine-tractor aggregate with a mounted system and a flexible screw conveyor, that will allow disposal of the removed contaminated soil layer and its loading into t…
View article: Study and setting-up of autonomous terrestrial rover suitable for monitoring activities in "tendone" trained vineyards
Study and setting-up of autonomous terrestrial rover suitable for monitoring activities in "tendone" trained vineyards Open
According to the Italian National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT, 2023), Apulia (Southern Italy) is the Italian region with the highest production of table grape. The typical vine training system is the “pergolato” or “tendone”, whose prim…
View article: Analysis of images of vineyard with computer vision models for data understanding interpretation
Analysis of images of vineyard with computer vision models for data understanding interpretation Open
The wine-growing sector represents one of the most important sectors of the agri-food system in the Italian region of Apulia. Suffice it to say that wine-growing alone has about 11 thousand farms and 600 wine cellars. The regional area all…
View article: Brief overview of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) spray applications: opportunities and challenges
Brief overview of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) spray applications: opportunities and challenges Open
The use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for pesticide spraying is a promising technology however, it is a controversial issue in the European Union. Currently, the aerial application of pesticides is generally banned by EU member states…
View article: RESEARCH OF THE TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESS OF GRANULATION OF BULK AGRICULTURAL MATERIALS
RESEARCH OF THE TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESS OF GRANULATION OF BULK AGRICULTURAL MATERIALS Open
This research addresses the axisymmetric problem in the theory of granulation of porous bodies, with practical application in calculating the forces involved in the granulation of dispersed bulk materials such as chips, granules, and other…
View article: Simulation Analysis of Energy Inputs Required by Agricultural Machines to Perform Field Operations
Simulation Analysis of Energy Inputs Required by Agricultural Machines to Perform Field Operations Open
The evaluation of direct energy inputs and the assessment of the carbon footprint of an agricultural tractor during the execution of an agricultural operation is a complex task. Methodological approaches such as field surveys and life cycl…
View article: Experimental Assessment of Energy-Ecological Parameters of Biogas-Powered Tractor Within Circular Economy
Experimental Assessment of Energy-Ecological Parameters of Biogas-Powered Tractor Within Circular Economy Open
One of the solutions contributing to the development of energy independence is the utilization of biogas as an alternative fuel for agricultural tractors. Biogas is recognized as a renewable energy source, and its usage aids in the reducti…
View article: Investigation of wide span vehicle technological part movement stability
Investigation of wide span vehicle technological part movement stability Open
While driving a Wide Span Vehicle, depending on the conditions of its operation, the stability of movement of the agricultural machines, attached to it, may grow worse. Despite sufficient and thorough scientific research into the functioni…
View article: Theoretical Study of the Motion of a Cut Sugar Beet Tops Particle along the Inner Surface of the Conveying and Unloading System of a Topping Machine
Theoretical Study of the Motion of a Cut Sugar Beet Tops Particle along the Inner Surface of the Conveying and Unloading System of a Topping Machine Open
One of the most delicate operations in the sugar beet harvesting process is removing the tops from the heads of the root crops without any mechanical damages. The aim of this study is to improve the design of the conveying and unloading sy…
View article: Sustainability Evaluation of Hybrid Agriculture-Tractor Powertrains
Sustainability Evaluation of Hybrid Agriculture-Tractor Powertrains Open
Agricultural tractors are highly fuel-consuming and soil/air polluting machines; thus, the introduction of new sustainable technologies, such as hybridization, can be very impactful for the development of electric hybrid agricultural tract…
View article: Sustainability Evaluation of Hybrid Agriculture Tractors Powertrains
Sustainability Evaluation of Hybrid Agriculture Tractors Powertrains Open
Agricultural tractors are high fuel-consuming and polluting machines, thus the introduction of new sustainable technologies, as hybridization, can be very impactful for the development of electric hybrid agricultural tractors. These vehicl…
View article: Analysis of the Influence of the Spark Plug on Exhaust Gas Composition
Analysis of the Influence of the Spark Plug on Exhaust Gas Composition Open
This paper analyses the influence of the type of electrode in a spark plug on exhaust gas emission. The objects of the research were the following vehicles of different years of production: the Volkswagen Beetle 1300, the Honda Nighthawk 6…
View article: Re-shaping pruning improves the dynamic response of centuries-old olive trees to branch-shaker vibrations application
Re-shaping pruning improves the dynamic response of centuries-old olive trees to branch-shaker vibrations application Open
Introduction The Mediterranean basin is home to centuries-old large olive trees; high-vigor cultivars are widespread, with training forms poorly adapted to mechanical harvesting by trunk/branch shakers. The significant quantity of leaves, …
View article: Drop Size Measurement Techniques for Agricultural Sprays:A State-of-The-Art Review
Drop Size Measurement Techniques for Agricultural Sprays:A State-of-The-Art Review Open
Plant protection control based on the spray application of plant protection products is a very complex task depending on a series of factors, among which droplet size is the most influential for deposition and pesticide effectiveness. In f…
View article: Reduction in Energy Consumption Due to Modernized Cultivation Aggregates
Reduction in Energy Consumption Due to Modernized Cultivation Aggregates Open
The article presents the effect of using a tillage tool with skimmers, second stage skimmers, and bodies (double-deck plow) on the reduction of traction resistance and energy consumption by at least 1.1 kN, i.e., 3.3%. In addition, the sta…
View article: Study of the Movement Dynamics of a Beet Leaves Harvester
Study of the Movement Dynamics of a Beet Leaves Harvester Open
High-quality cutting of beet heads during harvesting reduces the loss of sugar-bearing upper parts of root crops. One of the ways to ensure high quality cutting is to scientifically substantiate the parameters of the machine that harvests …
View article: Reduction in Energy Consumption by Mitigation of Cultivation Resistance Due to the New Fallow Harrow Concept
Reduction in Energy Consumption by Mitigation of Cultivation Resistance Due to the New Fallow Harrow Concept Open
One of the best precursors for winter wheat is fallow. Its application aims to solve two important tasks: preserving and accumulating soil moisture and weed control. The authors of this paper have designed a new modular harrow for fallow t…
View article: Germination Energy, Germination Capacity and Microflora of Allium cepa L. Seeds after RF Plasma Conditioning
Germination Energy, Germination Capacity and Microflora of Allium cepa L. Seeds after RF Plasma Conditioning Open
This paper presents the results of an experiment on the effect of the cold plasma (He+O2 or He+Air) pre-sowing stimulation of seeds of the Wolska cultivar of onion on the process of their germination. Four groups of seeds characterized by …
View article: Theoretical Investigation of Selection (Calculation) of Design Parameters of Modular Draft Device in Aggregation of Semitrailers
Theoretical Investigation of Selection (Calculation) of Design Parameters of Modular Draft Device in Aggregation of Semitrailers Open
One of the directions for expanding the functional properties of modular draft devices (MDD) is their use with semitrailers (using a fifth-wheel coupling, installed on the technological module). The issue with this is due to their ability …
View article: In-Field Automatic Identification of Pomegranates Using a Farmer Robot
In-Field Automatic Identification of Pomegranates Using a Farmer Robot Open
Ground vehicles equipped with vision-based perception systems can provide a rich source of information for precision agriculture tasks in orchards, including fruit detection and counting, phenotyping, plant growth and health monitoring. Th…
View article: Effects of Tractor and Soil Parameters on the Depth of the Permanent Traffic Lanes in Controlled Traffic Farming Systems
Effects of Tractor and Soil Parameters on the Depth of the Permanent Traffic Lanes in Controlled Traffic Farming Systems Open
One of the basic requirements for controlled traffic farming (CTF) is the precise motion of all agricultural equipment on permanent traffic lanes (PTL). Tractors of machine-tractor units are then equipped with a GNSS (global navigation sat…
View article: Experimental research of quality indicators of operation of new potato harvester
Experimental research of quality indicators of operation of new potato harvester Open
Potato harvesting is a labor-intensive and energy-intensive operation in the production of this crop.Therefore, the development of new and improvement of the existing potato harvesters, which will have higher quality harvesting indicators,…
View article: Use of low-enthalpy geothermal resources for greenhouse heating: an experimental study
Use of low-enthalpy geothermal resources for greenhouse heating: an experimental study Open
The energy and economic performance analysis of integrated photovoltaic and geothermal systems, for greenhouse heating, was investigated in a experimental study developed at the University of Bari, Southern Italy. A 7.2 kW geothermal heat …
View article: Dynamics of Temperature Variation in Soil under Fallow Tillage at Different Depths
Dynamics of Temperature Variation in Soil under Fallow Tillage at Different Depths Open
One of the important processes taking place during soil surface tillage is the variation of the soil temperature at different depths. The paper presents the results of research into the dynamics of soil temperature variation in terms of su…
View article: Theory of Vibrating Lifting Tools of Sugar Beet Harvesters
Theory of Vibrating Lifting Tools of Sugar Beet Harvesters Open
The cultivation and harvesting of sugar beets (roots and haulm) is one of the most labour and energy consuming work processes in the agricultural industry. The improvement of the qualitative indicators of the sugar beet harvesting process …