Department of Life Sciences and Technology

Digital Agronomy and Crop Science lab (DACS) is focused on increasing knowledge of soil fertility and understanding the processes of response to abiotic stress in crops, in order to support efficient decisions and solutions for sustainable agronomic management.

The study of the spatial variability of the soil and the early detection and accurate processing of data coming from advanced satellite and proximity sensing systems (UAV) represent priority objectives for defining robust interpretative and decision-making models which currently hinder widespread adoption by part of specialized farmers in Italy and abroad. Our program is designed to provide accurate information to advanced agricultural technical assistance services, to integrate advanced technology systems (AI, ML and others) and improved agronomic practices. We disseminate this knowledge through various channels, including interviews, social media, conferences, workshops, summer and winter schools, field days.