SPIDAP – Development of a Digital Platform based on Artificial Intelligence for Precision Citrus Farming
The SPIDAP project aims to implement an innovative decision support system for citrus growers based on advanced sensor technology that takes into account soil hydrological conditions and plant health. The solution exploits the Plantarray high throughput phenotyping system (www.agrigeos.com/phenotyping-system) and the in vivo sensor Bioristor (www.imem.cnr.it/AdR/1/360/Sensori-per-IOT-e-Sviluppo-Sostenibile/Agricoltura-intelligentea) capable of continuously monitoring plant requirements in real time. SPIDAP is a concrete response to the needs of citrus growers with the aim of increasing the efficiency of irrigation water use, guaranteeing abundant high quality production.
Objectives
The objectives of the project:
– Optimization of water consumption according to actual crop needs;
– Improvement of yields and fruit quality;
– Reduction of operational costs (irrigation volumes, energy costs, planning activities, etc;)
– Increasing the environmental sustainability of Mediterranean citrus cultivation;
– Encouragement for the digitalisation of the agricultural sector.
Contacts
Scientific Manager: Marco Acciai, Email: acciai@agrigeos.com
Project Manager: Turi Timpanaro, Email: timpanaro@agrigeos.com
