Technology and Digitalization for Animal and Plant Production
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The subject area Technology and digitalization for animal and plant production includes research, innovation, teaching and collaboration regarding technical systems within both agriculture and horticulture.
Above all, the interaction between animals, plants, environment and humans is studied in the context of environmental impacts and climate change in systems for a sustainable and economically competitive production.
Within the subject field, interdisciplinary research is carried out with a focus on technology development within:
Systems analysis in order to improve production systems within agriculture and horticulture including post-harvest and energy conversion processes (energy balances, LCA, soil organic carbon modelling, systems dynamic modelling, nutrient balances, techno-economic assessments, GIS-based data and inventory).
Digitalization for improved production systems using sensor technology, camera technology, artificial intelligence and data-driven decision support.
Buildings and building technology for agricultural and horticultural production of food including animals, feed, raw materials for energy and industrial purposes, i.e. stables, storage, greenhouses and other production buildings.
Machinery and machinery technology for plant production within agriculture and horticulture for reduction of inputs and losses, treatment of biomass for different purposes as well as improved harvest and logistical operations reduced energy consumption and improved economy.