Learning Repository – FrontAg Nexus

Exploring dynamic nitrogen (N) fertigation guided by multispectral sensors: a sustainable optimization of N fertilization in processing tomato

Dynamic management of nitrogen (N) guided by multispectral sensors can help match in-season crop N requirements with precise N supply through fertigation. In the present work, different dynamic strategies to optimise N fertigation in processing tomatoes were explored in two plot experiments across two different years and locations, compared with a well-fertilised control (180 kg N ha-1, N180). In dynamic N strategies, the green vegetation index (GVI) was monitored with a hand-held multispectral radiometer.

April 17, 2025

Frontier agriculture systems in the Mediterranean Region: current status and future opportunities

This study explores frontier agriculture technologies in the Mediterranean, highlighting their readiness levels, benefits, and role in promoting sustainable, circular food systems under climate change pressures.

April 7, 2025

Practice Abstract: Black Soldier Fly Production

This practice abstract provides a comprehensive guide on Black Soldier Fly (BSF) production, focusing on its role in sustainable farming.

February 24, 2025

Practice Abstract Insect Farming: “How to produce Galleria mellonella in a small-scale insect farm”

The production and consumption of insects as human food or as livestock feed is considered a resource capable of having a positive impact on food security and the environment. From the perspective of human consumption, entomophagy has a long history of application.

February 6, 2025

Practice Abstract: “How to produce mushrooms inside a shipping container in an urban environment”

Urban agriculture has long been identified as a valid solution to guarantee food security and the creation of small profitable businesses in developing and non-developing countries. As is known, the number of inhabitants in cities has recently exceeded the number of inhabitants in rural areas, resulting in an extension of the concrete surface and a greater distance from food supply areas.

February 6, 2025

Practice Abstract: “Aquaponics with fish sludge anaerobic digestion”

Aquaponics is a sustainable agricultural practice that integrates aquaculture (fish farming) and hydroponics (growing plants without soil). This symbiotic system allows for the efficient production of both fish and plants, where the fish waste provides essential nutrients for plant growth, and the plants, in turn, help purify the water for the fish.

February 6, 2025

Commercial Urban Agriculture Session with EBRD & FAO in Bologna

February 6, 2025

Hyperspectral imaging for precision nitrogen management: A comparative exploration of two methodological approaches to estimate optimal nitrogen rate in processing tomato

Hyperspectral imaging is widespread in crop nitrogen (N) monitoring for precision agriculture, although approaches that address the agronomical recommendation of the optimal N rate are still lacking. Here, two approaches are explored in defining the optimal N rate to be supplied in fertigated processing tomatoes through hyperspectral imaging. The first one, called the N uptake approach, focuses on the virtual reproduction of the critical N uptake curve through the estimation of both aboveground biomass and crop N uptake.

February 6, 2025

Opportunities and Future Prospects for Integrating Black Soldier Fly Larvae-based Feed In Aquaponics

The presentation focused on the integration of Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL)-based feed in aquaponics systems. It explored the potential of BSFL to address food security, environmental sustainability, and economic challenges through innovative and circular agricultural practices.

October 30, 2024

Exploring Pond Aquaculture – Webinar Series on Aquaponics, Aquaculture, and Hydroponics

4th session of the Autumn Term, titled “Pond Aquaculture,” featuring experts Luca Regazzoni, Researcher from Zurich University of Applied Sciences and Ben Scott, Project Manager SUSTAIN and Production Manager at Tankanyika Blue, who explore pond aquaculture.

October 30, 2024

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