Panel: "How artificial intelligence supports conventional crop protection".

Main topics of the panel:

Modern sprayers and precision agriculture

Individually controlled nozzles that can precisely apply different doses of spray solution depending on needs, which significantly reduces the use of plant protection products.

Use of application maps created based on satellite or drone monitoring.

Weed recognition and precision spraying

Cameras and AI algorithms enable weed identification, ensuring that spraying is performed only where necessary, which reduces herbicide use and environmental impact.

Crop threat analysis

AI supports the monitoring of pest and pathogen threats, helping farmers make better decisions regarding crop protection.

Optimization of spray rates and timing

Algorithms analyze weather conditions, soil moisture, and other factors to suggest optimal application rates and timing for crop protection products.

Reducing the Volume of Spray Liquid

Thanks to precise dosing, the era of transporting huge amounts of spray liquid to fields is coming to an end, which reduces costs and environmental impact.

Moderator and panelists:

 

Dr. Artur Jakubek (Profi editorial team) – an expert in modern agricultural technologies who will moderate the discussion. A graduate of the Agricultural Engineering program at the Poznań University of Life Sciences. In 2016, he defended his doctoral dissertation on the applications of neural image analysis in agriculture. He has been involved in agriculture since the beginning of his academic and professional career. Since 2018, he has been an editor at the bimonthly magazine Profi, Professional Agricultural Technology, where he was responsible for testing machinery under field conditions. Since 2021, he has served as the editor-in-chief of the magazine. He is passionate about modern equipment and innovative technologies in agriculture.

 

Marek Wilanowski – a specialist in modern agricultural machinery. Country Manager at Metos Polska. He has been involved in the agricultural industry since 1998, working with farmers and companies that provide state-of-the-art solutions for agriculture, fruit growing, and horticulture. An experienced manager with extensive knowledge in the fields of agricultural mechanization, plant protection, fertilization, and animal husbandry, as well as precision agriculture. A passionate advocate for agriculture with skills in IT and data analysis.

Krzysztof Sadowski (Agrifac) – representative of a company offering innovative solutions in crop protection. “AGRIFAC MACHINERY B.V. – Country Manager for Poland, a specialist in the field of spraying, with over a dozen years of experience in the agricultural machinery industry

Key questions:

• What other areas of commercial farms can benefit from AI?
• Will artificial intelligence become the standard in crop protection?
• In what direction will technologies supporting precision agriculture develop?

This event is an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest trends, innovations, and inspiration for implementing modern technologies on farms.

Date and time: January 25, 2025, 12:30 p.m., Pavilion 5, Poznań International Fair Black Stage

See you in Poznań!