Advanced electronics: How will sensors, omics, geographical information systems, internet of things, be used to support regulation and enforcement needs across the agri-envrionmental and food sectors?
Background
Geospatial data: Effective use of modern data architecture and analysis to make full use of data collected in the Defra Group and other relevant sources (for example from satellites, climate observations/models, and from other government departments).
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Source
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Topics
- economy, business and finance
- computing and information technology
- wireless technology
- environment
- politics
- government policy
- economic policy
- environmental policy
- regulation of industry
- science and technology
- biotechnology
- technology and engineering
- agricultural technology
- electronic engineering
- nanotechnology
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System Sensing in Vertical Farming and Controlled Environment Agriculture (Sys-Sens)
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Lead research organisation: GARDIN LTD
Why might this be relevant?
Partially relevant as it focuses on sensor-derived algorithms for crop stresses and production optimization.
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Smart Farm and Agri-environmental Big Data Space
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Funded by: Horizon Europe Guarantee
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Why might this be relevant?
Fully relevant as it addresses smart farming and agri-environmental monitoring using IoT sensors and drones.
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Flexifarm - Improving the Resilience of the Food System
FlexiFarm is a project aiming to increase the resilience of the important first link in the global food chain, primary growers. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need through empty shelves, shortages of food item...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: DIOMETER LIMITED
Why might this be relevant?
Partially addresses the use of sensors and data in agriculture, but focuses more on farm resilience.