Practice Abstract - Research and innovation

How to use DSS to reduce agronomic input and track data

Problem

Modern agriculture faces growing challenges, from resource scarcity to increasing consumer demand for sustainable and healthy food. Farmers must transition to more efficient systems that optimize resource use and minimize external inputs. Effective decision-making is crucial to improving production processes, ensuring sustainability, and maintaining transparency in the supply chain.

Solution

The adoption of 4.0 technologies provides new opportunities for sustainable agriculture. Agricolus DSS enables farmers to make data-driven decisions by integrating geolocation, weather station data, satellite imagery, and predictive models for phenology, irrigation, fertilization, and pest management. The platform gathers real-time data through sensors and farmer inputs, offering actionable insights that enhance decision-making. Additionally, the system allows full traceability along the supply chain, ensuring transparency and compliance with sustainability standards.

Benefits

  • Optimize resource use (water, fertilizers, and pesticides), reducing waste and costs.
  • Improve yield and production efficiency by making precise, data-driven decisions.
  • Prevent disease outbreaks and pest attacks through predictive modeling.
  • Enhance product quality, meeting consumer demand for sustainable and healthy food.
  • Maintain full traceability of production processes, adding value to the supply chain.

Practical Recommendations

  • Digitally map fields and register crop cycles.
  • Access geolocated weather forecasts for better planning.
  • Analyze vegetation indices from satellite images to monitor crop health.
  • Apply precision fertilization with prescription maps for optimal input use.
  • Use forecasting models to anticipate irrigation needs and pest risks.
  • Track field activities, manage machinery, and improve workflow.
  • Maintain full traceability for compliance and market trust.

Additional information

Author: 
Sofia Maria Lilli

Source Project
Transparency solutions for transforming the food system
Ongoing | 2022-2026
Main funding source
Horizon Europe (EU Research and Innovation Programme)
Geographical location
Belgium, Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Greece, Portugal, Spain, France, Finland, Poland, United Kingdom, Norway, Switzerland, Serbia
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