Introduction Hops are the flowers (also called seed cones or strobiles) of the hop plant Humulus lupulus.[1] They are used primarily as a bittering, flavouring, and stability agent in beer, to which, in addition to bitterness, they impart floral, fruity, or citrus flavours and aromas.[2] Hops are also used for various purposes in other beverages and herbal medicine. The hop plant is usually… read more »
Introduction Hops are the flowers (also called seed cones or strobiles) of the hop plant Humulus lupulus.[1] They are used primarily as a bittering, flavouring, and stability agent in beer, to which, in addition to bitterness, they impart floral, fruity, or citrus flavours and aromas.[2] Hops are also used for various purposes in other beverages and herbal medicine. The hop plant is usually… read more »
Introduction Hops are the flowers (also called seed cones or strobiles) of the hop plant Humulus lupulus.[1] They are used primarily as a bittering, flavouring, and stability agent in beer, to which, in addition to bitterness, they impart floral, fruity, or citrus flavours and aromas.[2] Hops are also used for various purposes in other beverages and herbal medicine. The hop plant is usually… read more »
Introduction The selective hand-harvest of fresh market broccoli is labor-intensive and comprises about 35% of the total production costs[1]. Advanced technologies can reduce labor and at the same time increase the efficiency of harvesting procedures. Automated broccoli harvesters have been considered for many years, but changes in the labor picture have increased interest in… read more »
Introduction The selective hand-harvest of fresh market broccoli is labor-intensive and comprises about 35% of the total production costs[1]. Advanced technologies can reduce labor and at the same time increase the efficiency of harvesting procedures. Automated broccoli harvesters have been considered for many years, but changes in the labor picture have increased interest in… read more »
Introduction The selective hand-harvest of fresh market broccoli is labor-intensive and comprises about 35% of the total production costs[1]. Advanced technologies can reduce labor and at the same time increase the efficiency of harvesting procedures. Automated broccoli harvesters have been considered for many years, but changes in the labor picture have increased interest in… read more »
Introduction Computer vision is an interdisciplinary scientific field that deals with how computers can be made to gain high-level understanding from digital images or videos. From the perspective of engineering, it seeks to automate tasks that the human visual system can do.[1][2][3] In agriculture computer vision can be used for procedures such as row… read more »
Introduction Computer vision is an interdisciplinary scientific field that deals with how computers can be made to gain high-level understanding from digital images or videos. From the perspective of engineering, it seeks to automate tasks that the human visual system can do.[1][2][3] In agriculture computer vision can be used for procedures such as row… read more »
Introduction Crops monitoring on large-scale farm is a complex and time-consuming exercise, particularly in warm arid conditions where crops can change drastically in 24 hours. Reducing scouting time is of great importance while providing maps for large areas within hours would be the ultimate goal. With multi-spectral sensors, biomass is monitored accurately helping the… read more »
Introduction In the future European farmers will have to effectively manage information on and off their farms to improve economic viability and to reduce environmental impact. All three levels, in which agricultural activities need to be harmonized with economical and environmental constraints, require integrated ICT adoption: improvement of farm efficiency; integration of public goods… read more »