Innovations in Sustainable Agricultural Systems, Agriculture 4.0 and Precision Agriculture, Volume 2

This book delves into the transformative technologies and practices that are shaping the future of agriculture, emphasizing the importance of sustainability. Key themes explored in the book include: I. Digital Agricultural Techniques, Tools and Systems, which highlight the role of data analytics and automation in optimizing farm operations; II. Sustainable Development of Agricultural and Food Production, focusing on regenerative practices that promote soil health and enhance food security; III. Economic, Ecological and Social Systems for Human Development, examining how integrated approaches can enhance rural livelihoods and community resilience; IV. Sustainability in Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Practice, addressing innovations that improve animal welfare while minimizing environmental impacts. This book serves as an invaluable resource for researchers, farmers, policymakers and students, providing a multidisciplinary perspective on how innovative agricultural practices can lead to a sustainable and resilient food system.

Irina Samoylenko, Ph.D., is Associate Professor at Informational Systems Department, Stavropol State Agrarian University, Russia. She received M.S. degree in applied mathematics and informatics, and Ph.D. in system analysis, control and processing of information in North-Caucasus Federal University. She is Member of Association of Scientific Editors and Publishers, Russia. She participated in international conferences and internships in Italy, Turkey, Romania, Serbia and Czech Republic. Irina was Participator of Russian-Vietnam grant. Her research interests include wireless sensor networks, optimization tasks, IoT in agriculture. Irina has been Editor of various international conferences from publishing houses including Springer, Institute of Physics, American Institute of Physics, etc. She has publications in reputed international journals, such as Ad Hoc Networks, Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, and Computer Communications.
Toshpulot Rajabov has obtained his Ph.D. and D.Sc. in botany from Institute of Botany at the Academy of Sciences in Uzbekistan, and currently, he is Director of the Institute of Agrobiotechnology and Food Security at Samarkand State University. He received several international scholarships as DAAD, GRO-LRT, and Fulbright. He is Chairman of the defense committee for dissertations in biological sciences. He is Member of the Society for Rangeland Management of the USA.