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Solar Energy Advancements in Agriculture and Food Production Systems

Author : Shiva Gorjian

Publisher : Academic Press

Page : 497 pages

File Size : 44,45 MB

Release : 2022-06-21

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 0323886256

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Solar Energy Advancements in Agriculture and Food Production Systems aims to assist society and agricultural communities in different regions and scales to improve their productivity and sustainability. Solar energy, with its rapidly growing technologies and nascent market, has shown promise for integration into a variety of agricultural activities, providing an alternative, sustainable solution to current practices. To meet the future demands of modern sustainable agriculture, this book addresses the major existing problems by providing innovative, effective, and sustainable solutions using environment-friendly, advanced, energy-efficient, and cost-optimized solar energy technologies. This comprehensive book is intended to serve as a practical guide for scientists, engineers, policymakers, and stakeholders involved in agriculture and related primary industries, as well as sustainable energy development, and climate change mitigation projects. By including globally implemented solar-based agriculture projects in each chapter and highlighting the key associated challenges and benefits, it aims to bridge the knowledge gap between the market/real-world applications and research in the field. - Provides up-to-date knowledge and recent advances in applications of solar energy technology in agriculture and food production - Introduces two advanced concepts of agrivoltaics and aquavoltaics and addresses their potentials, challenges, and barriers - Explains the application of solar energy technologies in agricultural systems, including greenhouse cultivation, water pumping and irrigation, desalination, heating and cooling, and drying - Explains the use of solar energy in agricultural automation and robotics, considering precision agriculture and smart farming application - Describes new applications of solar energy in agriculture and aquaculture, and technoeconomic and environmental impacts of solar energy technologies in agriculture and food production



Technology in Agriculture

Author : Fiaz Ahmad

Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand

Page : 538 pages

File Size : 24,32 MB

Release : 2021-10-13

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1838819215

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Food security is one of the primary themes of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. In this regard, agricultural engineering is considered the backbone of agriculture, and agricultural mechanization is considered a helpful way to enhance crop yield and farmers’ profitability. Technology in Agriculture presents research in the field of agricultural engineering technologies and applications in agricultural equipment engineering, biosystem engineering, energy systems engineering, and computers in agriculture. It provides an overview of recent advancements in agricultural engineering and examines key aspects of emerging technologies and their applications. In addition, the book explores modern methodologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning for agricultural mechanization.



Renewable energy for agri-food systems: Towards the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement

Author : International Renewable Energy Agency

Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.

Page : 92 pages

File Size : 38,95 MB

Release : 2021-11-03

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 9251352356

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In 2021, the United Nations Secretary-General will convene the Food Systems Summit to advance dialogue and action towards transforming the way the world produces, consumes and thinks about food guided by the overarching vision of a fairer, more sustainable world. The Secretary-General will also convene the High-Level Dialogue on Energy (HLDE) to promote the implementation of the energy-related goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Given the inextricable linkages between the energy and agriculture sectors, integrating the nexus perspective within the FSS and the HLDE is crucial to formulate a joint vision of actions to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement. In this context, IRENA and FAO have decided to jointly develop a report on the role of renewable energy used in food chain to advance energy and food security as well as climate action towards the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement. While energy has a key enabling role in food system transformation and innovation in agriculture, its current use is unsustainable because of the high dependence on fossil fuels and frequent access to energy in developing countries. The challenge is to disconnect fossil fuel use from food system transformation without hampering food security. The use of renewable energy in food systems offers vast opportunities to address this challenge and help food systems meet their energy needs while advancing rural development while contributing to rural development and climate action.



Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conversion

Author : Shiva Gorjian

Publisher : Academic Press

Page : 464 pages

File Size : 43,89 MB

Release : 2020-07-17

Category : Science

ISBN : 0128226412

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Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conversion - Technologies, Applications and Environmental Impacts features comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge on the photovoltaic solar energy conversion technology and describes its different aspects in the context of most recent scientific and technological advances. It also provides an insight into future developments in this field by covering four distinct topics include "PV Cells and Modules", "Applications of PV Systems", "Life Cycle and Environmental Impacts" and "PV Market and Policies". An up-to-date reference book on the advances of photovoltaic solar energy conversion technology Describes different aspects of PV and PVT technologies in a comprehensive way Provides information on design, development, and monitoring of PV systems Covers applications of PV and PVT systems in the urban, industry, and agriculture sectors Features new concepts, environmental impacts, market and policies of the PV technology



Advances in Artificial Intelligence for Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Autonomy

Author : Mukhdeep Singh Manshahia

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 302 pages

File Size : 32,4 MB

Release : 2023-06-14

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 3031264967

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This book provides readers with emerging research that explores the theoretical and practical aspects of implementing new and innovative artificial intelligence (AI) techniques for renewable energy systems. The contributions offer broad coverage on economic and promotion policies of renewable energy and energy-efficiency technologies, the emerging fields of neuro-computational models and simulations under uncertainty (such as fuzzy-based computational models and fuzzy trace theory), evolutionary computation, metaheuristics, machine learning applications, advanced optimization, and stochastic models. This book is a pivotal reference for IT specialists, industry professionals, managers, executives, researchers, scientists, and engineers seeking current research in emerging perspectives in artificial intelligence, renewable energy systems, and energy autonomy.



Science Breakthroughs to Advance Food and Agricultural Research by 2030

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Publisher : National Academies Press

Page : 243 pages

File Size : 27,18 MB

Release : 2019-04-21

Category : Science

ISBN : 0309473926

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For nearly a century, scientific advances have fueled progress in U.S. agriculture to enable American producers to deliver safe and abundant food domestically and provide a trade surplus in bulk and high-value agricultural commodities and foods. Today, the U.S. food and agricultural enterprise faces formidable challenges that will test its long-term sustainability, competitiveness, and resilience. On its current path, future productivity in the U.S. agricultural system is likely to come with trade-offs. The success of agriculture is tied to natural systems, and these systems are showing signs of stress, even more so with the change in climate. More than a third of the food produced is unconsumed, an unacceptable loss of food and nutrients at a time of heightened global food demand. Increased food animal production to meet greater demand will generate more greenhouse gas emissions and excess animal waste. The U.S. food supply is generally secure, but is not immune to the costly and deadly shocks of continuing outbreaks of food-borne illness or to the constant threat of pests and pathogens to crops, livestock, and poultry. U.S. farmers and producers are at the front lines and will need more tools to manage the pressures they face. Science Breakthroughs to Advance Food and Agricultural Research by 2030 identifies innovative, emerging scientific advances for making the U.S. food and agricultural system more efficient, resilient, and sustainable. This report explores the availability of relatively new scientific developments across all disciplines that could accelerate progress toward these goals. It identifies the most promising scientific breakthroughs that could have the greatest positive impact on food and agriculture, and that are possible to achieve in the next decade (by 2030).





Harvesting Hope

Author : Barrett Williams

Publisher : Barrett Williams

Page : 146 pages

File Size : 21,26 MB

Release : 2024-08-21

Category : Nature

ISBN :

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### Harvesting Hope A Handbook for Regenerative Agriculture Unlock the secrets to creating a sustainable and thriving ecosystem with "Harvesting Hope." This groundbreaking eBook is your ultimate guide to regenerative agriculture, designed to help you cultivate not just sustainable, but enriching farming practices that transform the way we interact with our environment. Dive into a comprehensive introduction to regenerative agriculture, exploring its definition, history, and the vital science behind soil health. Discover the intricate world of soil microbiomes, composting, and the benefits of cover cropping and crop rotation. Master the art of water management with proven techniques for rainwater harvesting, efficient irrigation, and selecting drought-resistant crop varieties. Learn how to choose regenerative-compatible crops, support pollinators, and implement integrative pest management strategies that enhance biodiversity. Gain insights into pasture-raised livestock practices and the benefits of multi-species grazing. Explore how renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and bioenergy can revolutionize your agricultural operations through case studies of sustainable energy models. Understand the importance of community-supported agriculture (CSA) with practical steps to establish, engage, and fund your program. Transition to urban regenerative farming with innovative techniques for reclaiming urban soil, vertical farming, and creating rooftop gardens. Transform your home garden with regenerative practices. From companion planting to home composting systems, learn how to conserve water and create a thriving, sustainable backyard ecosystem. Navigate the intricacies of policy and advocacy for regenerative agriculture with a roadmap of policy frameworks, advocacy strategies, and international case studies. Delve into the economic impacts and explore funding opportunities, market trends, and building resilient local economies. Stay ahead with the latest technological innovations, from precision farming tools and blockchain technology to robotics and data-driven decision-making. Absorb insights from successful regenerative farms around the globe through detailed case studies, and prepare for the future of regenerative agriculture with a deep dive into predicted trends, global food security, and climate change mitigation. "Harvesting Hope" is more than a book; it's a movement toward a sustainable, resilient, and hopeful future for agriculture. Embark on your journey toward regenerative farming today and become part of a solution that nourishes the planet and its inhabitants.



Handbook of Energy Management in Agriculture

Author : Amitava Rakshit

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 767 pages

File Size : 12,54 MB

Release : 2023-05-15

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 9811977364

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This handbook provides a holistic overview of different aspects of energy management in agriculture with an orientation to address the sustainable development goals. It covers possible applications not only from a technical point of view, but also from economic, financial, social, regulatory, and political viewpoints. Agriculture is one of the most imperative sectors that contribute to the economy across different agro-ecologies of the universe with energy inputs in each stage of production, from making and applying chemicals to fueling tractors that lay seeds and harvest crops to electricity for animal housing facilities. The majority of agricultural research has focused on the use of input, production, and productivity, whereas rational energy budgeting and use remain an overlooked and likely underestimated segment, ignored so far while formulating agro-ecosystem framework. Energy management study is a new frontier of agriculture and is challenging duе to complex enterprises, spatial-temporal variability, exposure to pollution, and the predominant effect of the anthropogenic factor on ecology and environment. But it is worth taking the challenge considering the important prerequisite role of energy for sustainable development which has been evidenced from increasing research in recent times. Of recent origin, there are critical, in-depth studies around the globe assessing the capture and flow of energy in the ecosystem, which will help to develop a conceptual framework to incorporate this vital resource in the agriculture management template. This book is a state-of-the-art resource for a broad group of readers including a diversity of stakeholders and professionals in universities, public energy institutions, farmers and farming industry, public health and other relevant institutions, and the broader public as well.



Advancements in Climate and Smart Environment Technology

Author : Mabrouki, Jamal

Publisher : IGI Global

Page : 309 pages

File Size : 19,89 MB

Release : 2024-05-06

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN :

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The world faces escalating environmental and healthcare challenges, from climate change to managing natural resources and providing efficient medical services. These issues are complex, often requiring intricate modeling and intervention from domain experts. Traditional analytical methods need help to cope with the complexity and scale of these challenges, leading to inefficiencies and suboptimal outcomes. There is a pressing need for innovative solutions that can enhance our ability to address these issues effectively. Advancements in Climate and Smart Environment Technology present a compelling solution to these pressing problems. By leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques, we offer a path toward more efficient and effective solutions in environmental engineering, healthcare management, and natural resource conservation. AI provides the tools to model complex systems, optimize processes, and make informed decisions without constant expert intervention, thus revolutionizing these fields. This book is a comprehensive guide for scholars, researchers, and practitioners in various fields related to environmental and healthcare sciences. It explores the applications of AI in areas such as innovative environments, sustainable agriculture, climate change mitigation, and healthcare delivery.