In developing countries such as Brazil, research on low-cost remote sensing and computational techniques become essential for the development of precision agriculture (PA), and improving […]
An experimental investigation of performance levels in a new root crown cleaner
For the purposes of carrying out field experiments using the vertical-type cleaner with its elastic cleaning blades to remove haulm residues from the crowns of […]
Thermal comfort of pigs housed in different installations
In an intensive production system, the environment directly influences the comfort and welfare of pigs. Animals under heat stress may exhibit behavioural changes and changes […]
Formation of photosynthetic and grain yield of spring barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) depend on varietal characteristics and plant growth regulators
The aim of the study was to determine the efficiency of the barley treatment crops with modern retrograde preparations on the background of the mineral […]
Spatial distribution of thermal variables, acoustics and lighting in compost dairy barn with climate control system
The main objective of this research was to evaluate the spatial distribution of the thermal variables, acoustics and lighting in climate controlled compost dairy barn. […]
Comparison of lycopene and β-carotene content in tomatoes determined with chemical and non-destructive methods
Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables due of their wide use as food. Tomatoes are not only tasty fruit, but one of its […]
Assessment of applied microwave power of intermittent microwave-dried carrot powders from Colour and NIRS
Applied microwave (MW) power level is an essential factor on the quality of the dried agricultural products. Even if higher MW powers result in shorter […]
Principal components in the study of soil and plant properties in precision coffee farming
In this work, a principal component analysis was performed to evaluate the possibility of discarding obsolete soil and plant variables in a coffee field to […]
Model for ammonia emissions’ assessment and comparison of various dairy cattle farming systems and technologies
A dairy cattle farming is an important source of ammonia emissions, particularly in Latvia. Models using a wide range in level of detail have been […]
Spatial variability of litter temperature, relative air humidity and skin temperature of chicks in a commercial broiler house
The thermal environment inside a broiler house has a great influence on animal welfare and productivity during the production phase. Among the importance of the […]