[HTML][HTML] Computer vision technology in agricultural automation—A review

H Tian, T Wang, Y Liu, X Qiao, Y Li - Information Processing in Agriculture, 2020 - Elsevier
Computer vision is a field that involves making a machine “see”. This technology uses a
camera and computer instead of the human eye to identify, track and measure targets for …

Safety vision of agricultural tractors: An engineering perspective based on recent studies (2009–2019)

M Fargnoli, M Lombardi - Safety, 2019 - mdpi.com
The high rate of injuries occurring in agricultural activities is of major concern in most
countries, despite the ever-increasing efforts made at normative levels. In particular, the use …

The effects of individual variables, farming system characteristics and perceived barriers on actual use of smart farming technologies: Evidence from the Piedmont …

F Caffaro, E Cavallo - Agriculture, 2019 - mdpi.com
Smart Farming Technologies (SFTs) have a real potential to deliver more productive and
sustainable agricultural production. However, limited empirical research is available on the …

Autonomous vehicles management in agriculture with Bluetooth low energy (BLE) and passive radio frequency identification (RFID) for Obstacle Avoidance

D Monarca, P Rossi, R Alemanno, F Cossio, P Nepa… - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
Obstacle avoidance is a key aspect for any autonomous vehicles, and their usage in
agriculture must overcome additional challenges such as handling interactions with …

Productivity enhancement using low-cost smart wireless programmable logic controllers: A case study of an oyster mushroom farm

N Thong-un, W Wongsaroj - Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 2022 - Elsevier
This research work proposes the installation of a smart oyster mushroom farm combining
sensory devices, a programmable logic controller (PLC), and wireless module. The smart …

The impact of human error in the use of agricultural tractors: A case study research in vineyard cultivation in Italy

M Fargnoli, M Lombardi, N Haber, D Puri - Agriculture, 2018 - mdpi.com
Recently, standards and regulations concerning occupational safety have become more and
more rigorous. Nevertheless, the number of accidents and victims has not decreased …

Moving toward the north? The spatial shift of olive groves in Italy

F Gambella, L Bianchini, M Cecchini, G Egidi… - ZEMEDELSKA …, 2021 - iris.unica.it
Southern Europe is becoming a hotspot for climate change. Appropriate mechanization is
necessary for reducing soil compacting in such contexts. The olive tree distribution-a typical …

Desertification risk and rural development in Southern Europe: Permanent assessment and implications for sustainable land management and mitigation policies

R Salvia, G Egidi, S Vinci, L Salvati - Land, 2019 - mdpi.com
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification defines 'land degradation'as a
reduction or loss of the biological and economic productivity resulting from land-use …

Safety climate and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic: an investigation on safety perceptions among farmers in Italy

M Fargnoli, M Lombardi - Safety, 2021 - mdpi.com
The diffusion of the COVID-19 pandemic has generated numerous interventions aimed at
reducing the contagion by means of specific prevention measures, also characterized by …

Trends in scientific research on precision farming in agriculture using science mapping method

D Maloku, P Balogh, A Bai, Z Gabnai… - International Review of …, 2020 - akjournals.com
The article highlights the worldwide dissemination of precision agriculture scientific
researches published from the period of 1996–2018, data gathered in the Scopus citation …