Agricultural Engineering Papers
Relationship between sugarcane area zoning by production levels and soil fertility in Tucumán province, Argentina, using geotechnologies
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025Soil fertility maps enable the detection of areas with different nutrient levels, and identifying environments with varying production levels contributes to zoning and the management of practices that allow for the differential treatment of each zone.
Sectoral collaboration for technological sustainability: The GNSS RTK network in the sugar agro-industry
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025Precision agriculture has transformed the agricultural sector, especially in sugarcane farming, by increasing its efficiency and productivity using self-guided machinery, RTK drones, and robots, However, factors such as uncontrolled traffic, diversity of machinery brands, and differences in instrumentation among machines, alongside with the high cost of RTK mobile stations and the lack of standardization in correction signals, have hindered a widespread adoption of this technology.
The Brazilian sugarcane ethanol contribution to the global climate-change mitigation effort
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025This presentation covers Brazil's journey in bioenergy, showcasing recent scientific advancements. It aims to inform and clarify the potential and sustainability of expanding sugarcane-derived biofuels and bioproducts. Additionally, it highlights modern sugarcane management practices that position bioethanol as a leading sustainable biofuel. Brazil's agricultural model and technological advancements are outlined demonstrating how bioenergy generates socio-economic benefits and reduces emissions without requiring extensive land areas. The discussion will also cover the potential for biofuel production in the global south.
Use of Synthetic Aperture Radar images to assess soil moisture in cane crops: practical implications in agricultural operation
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025The capability of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology to estimate soil moisture in sugarcane crops in the Cauca River Valley was evaluated. Given its ability to provide a detailed view of the land surface, SAR emerges as a promising tool for monitoring soil moisture, a critical factor for agriculture.