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

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.