47th ISTANBUL International Congress on “Precision Agriculture and Sustainable Food Systems” (PASFS-25)

PASFS-25


Sustainable Energy Evolutionary Biology Microbiology Molecular Biology Sustainable Development Sustainable Energy Biophysics Biophysics Sustainable Development



Call for papers



Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:



Precision Agriculture Topics:




  • Cutting-Edge Technologies and Innovations:


    • Drones and satellite imaging for crop monitoring.

    • Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning for farm management and decision support.

    • Internet of Things (IoT) sensors for real-time data collection.

    • Robotics and automation in field operations.

    • Blockchain technology for supply chain transparency and traceability.

    • Variable-rate technologies for optimized resource application (fertilizers, water, pesticides).

    • Guidance and steering systems (e.g., auto-steer systems).

    • 3D land leveling systems.

    • Precision spraying technologies.



  • Data Analytics and Farm Management:

    • Data-driven decision-making for optimizing yields and resource efficiency.

    • Farm management software and systems.

    • Remote sensing data analysis for crop health and soil monitoring.

    • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in agriculture.



  • Sustainable Practices Enabled by Precision Agriculture:

    • Reduced environmental impact through optimized input use.

    • Water-saving technologies and precision irrigation.

    • Soil health monitoring and management.

    • Targeted pest and disease management.

    • Climate-smart agriculture practices.

    • Carbon sequestration in agriculture.



  • Applications in Specific Agricultural Sectors:

    • Precision horticulture and urban agriculture.

    • Precision livestock farming.

    • Sustainable fisheries and aquaculture.



  • Economic and Social Aspects of Precision Agriculture:

    • Increasing farm productivity and profitability.

    • Addressing labor shortages through automation.

    • Precision agriculture for smallholder farmers.

    • Policy and governance for precision agriculture adoption.





Sustainable Food Systems Topics:




  • Novel and Alternative Food Sources:


    • Identifying new sources of essential nutrients.

    • Sustainable diets and consumer appeal.

    • Development of novel food ingredients.

    • Exploring consumer packaged goods (CPG) food innovations.



  • Sustainable Food Processing and Packaging:

    • Greener food processing technologies.

    • Eco-friendly and bio-based packaging solutions.

    • Reducing and recycling plastics in food packaging.

    • Valorization of post-harvest losses and food waste.



  • Digital Transition and Big Data for Food Systems Transformation:

    • AI and blockchain for traceable and resilient food supply chains.

    • Foodomics and digital solutions in food systems.

    • Using big data for climate impact assessment and waste reduction.

    • Eco-friendly food production with water and energy reuse.



  • Climate Change and Food Systems Resilience:

    • Climate-resilient crop and animal varieties.

    • Agroforestry practices.

    • Weather index insurance programs.

    • Carbon farming and sequestration.



  • Food Security and Nutrition:

    • Equitable access to nutritious food.

    • Reducing food loss and waste.

    • Sustainable diets and human health.

    • Urban agriculture initiatives for food security.



  • Agroecology and Biodiversity:

    • Harmonizing nature and farming practices.

    • Agrobiodiversity conservation strategies.

    • Habitat restoration in agricultural landscapes.

    • Integrated pest and pollinator management.



  • Policy, Governance, and Social Aspects:

    • Policy frameworks for sustainable agriculture and food systems.

    • Circular economy principles in food production.

    • Social sustainability and equitable access to food.

    • The role of local and regional food systems.

    • Consumer behavior and responsible consumption.





Overlapping Topics:




  • The role of precision agriculture in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) in the food system.

  • Integrating precision agriculture technologies for climate-smart food production.

  • Data-driven approaches for enhancing sustainability in agricultural supply chains.

  • The use of AI and IoT in optimizing resource use and minimizing environmental impact in food production.

  • Precision agriculture as a tool for promoting biodiversity and ecosystem services in farming landscapes.

  • Economic models and policy incentives for the adoption of precision agriculture for sustainable food systems.

  • The intersection of digital agriculture, food security, and environmental sustainability.