Technologies and innovative methods for precision viticulture: a comprehensive review

MV Ferro, P Catania - Horticulturae, 2023 - mdpi.com
The potential of precision viticulture has been highlighted since the first studies performed in
the context of viticulture, but especially in the last decade there have been excellent results …

Economic comparison of satellite, plane and UAV-acquired NDVI images for site-specific nitrogen application: Observations from Italy

M Sozzi, A Kayad, S Gobbo, A Cogato, L Sartori… - Agronomy, 2021 - mdpi.com
Defining the most profitable remote sensing platforms is a difficult decision-making process,
as it requires agronomic and economic considerations. In this paper, the price and …

[HTML][HTML] Assessment of vineyard vigour and yield spatio-temporal variability based on UAV high resolution multispectral images

MV Ferro, P Catania, D Miccichè, A Pisciotta… - biosystems …, 2023 - Elsevier
Accurate, timely assessment of the vineyard on a field scale is essential for successful grape
yield and quality. Remote sensing can be an effective and useful monitoring tool, as data …

Spatial prediction of agrochemical properties on the scale of a single field using machine learning methods based on remote sensing data

I Sahabiev, E Smirnova, K Giniyatullin - Agronomy, 2021 - mdpi.com
Creating accurate digital maps of the agrochemical properties of soils on a field scale with a
limited data set is a problem that slows down the introduction of precision farming. The use …

Performance assessment of a sensor-based variable-rate real-time fertilizer applicator for rice crop

H Mirzakhaninafchi, M Singh, AK Dixit, A Prakash… - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
Variable-rate technology (VRT) may reduce input costs, increase crop productivity and
quality, and help to protect the environment. The present study was conducted to evaluate …

From Lab to Field: Advancements and Applications of On-The-Go Soil Sensors for Real-Time Monitoring

A Xie, Q Zhou, L Fu, L Zhan, W Wu - Eurasian Soil Science, 2024 - Springer
On-the-go soil sensors have emerged as promising tools for real-time, high-resolution soil
nutrient monitoring in precision agriculture. This review provides a comprehensive overview …

Use of Sentinel-2 satellite for spatially variable rate fertiliser management in a Sicilian vineyard

A Comparetti, JR Marques da Silva - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
Satellites can be used for producing maps of within-field crop and soil parameters and,
consequentially, spatially variable rate crop input application maps. The plant vegetative …

Variable-rate fertiliser application to manage spatial variability in a hilly vineyard of Prosecco PDO

M Sozzi, D Boscaro, A Zanchin, A Cogato… - Precision agriculture' …, 2023 - brill.com
In hilly vineyards, soil layer remixing causes spatial variability in vine vigour, which may
affect grape composition and yield. Variable-rate fertiliser applications may be used to …

Evaluation of seeding unit equipped with shock absorber suspension on corn and sunflower

K Liu, A Zanchin, M Sozzi, F Gasparini… - … on Metrology for …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Seeding quality affect seeds germination, plant spacing, and final yield. The performance of
the seeding unit ensures crop yield by keeping the seed spacing and sowing depth …

Connectivity in rural areas: a case study on internet connection in the Italian agricultural areas

M Sozzi, A Kayad, G Ferrari, A Zanchin… - … on Metrology for …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Digital agriculture includes several tools and sensors which take advantage of internet
connection. The application of digital agriculture can improve the sustainability of the …