30th AMSTERDAM International Congress on Agricultural & Food Engineering (AICAFE-26) July 6-8, 2026 Amsterdam (Netherlands)

AICAFE-26


Food Science & Technology



Call for papers/Topics



 



Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:



1. Farm Machinery and Power Engineering



This area focuses on the design, operation, and maintenance of equipment used in primary production.





  • Tractor Systems and Controls: Engines, transmissions, and ergonomic design.




  • Tillage and Sowing Equipment: Plows, harrows, seed drills, and precision planters.




  • Plant Protection Equipment: Sprayers, dusters, and variable rate application (VRA) technology.




  • Harvesting and Threshing Machinery: Combine harvesters, fruit harvesters, and root crop diggers.




  • Renewable Energy in Agriculture: Solar pumps, wind energy, and biomass gasifiers.





2. Soil and Water Conservation Engineering



This branch deals with the management of natural resources to ensure long-term agricultural productivity.





  • Hydrology: Rainfall-runoff relationships and watershed management.




  • Irrigation Engineering: Drip, sprinkler, and surface irrigation system design.




  • Drainage Engineering: Surface and subsurface drainage systems for waterlogged lands.




  • Soil Erosion Control: Terracing, bunding, and vegetative barriers.




  • Groundwater Engineering: Well hydraulics, pumping systems, and recharge techniques.





3. Food Process Engineering



Focuses on the transformation of raw agricultural materials into value-added food products.





  • Unit Operations in Food Processing: Drying, milling, evaporation, and filtration.




  • Thermal Processing: Pasteurization, sterilization, blanching, and UHT processing.




  • Non-Thermal Processing: High-pressure processing (HPP), pulsed electric fields (PEF), and cold plasma.




  • Refrigeration and Cold Chain: Cold storage design, freezing techniques, and cryogenics.




  • Rheology and Texture: Flow behavior and physical properties of food materials.





4. Post-Harvest Technology



Concentrates on minimizing losses after harvest and maintaining the quality of produce.





  • Storage Engineering: Silos, warehouses, and controlled atmosphere (CA) storage.




  • Cleaning and Grading: Size, shape, and color sorting technologies.




  • Packaging Technology: Active packaging, intelligent packaging, and biodegradable materials.




  • Secondary Processing: Production of oils, flours, and fermented products.




  • By-product Utilization: Converting agricultural waste into animal feed or biofuel.





5. Aquacultural Engineering



The application of engineering principles to the cultivation of aquatic plants and animals.





  • Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS): Filtration, aeration, and water treatment.




  • Pond Engineering: Design, construction, and liner materials.




  • Automation in Fisheries: Automatic feeders and water quality monitoring sensors.





6. Structures and Environmental Control



Design of specialized buildings for livestock and high-value crops.





  • Greenhouse Technology: Hydroponics, aeroponics, and climate control systems.




  • Livestock Housing: Ventilation, waste management, and thermal comfort for poultry, dairy, and swine.




  • Rural Building Materials: Low-cost, sustainable construction for agricultural storage.





7. Precision Agriculture and Digital Engineering



The "high-tech" frontier of modern farming.





  • Remote Sensing and GIS: Mapping soil health and crop vigor.




  • Drones (UAVs): Aerial imaging and targeted pesticide application.




  • Internet of Things (IoT): Real-time sensor networks for soil moisture and weather.




  • Artificial Intelligence: Machine learning for yield prediction and pest identification.