International Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Systems Engineering (ICSASE-2025) scheduled on Dec. 25-27, 2025 Bali (Indonesia)

ICSASE-2025


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Topics/Call for Papers



 



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



I. Precision Agriculture & Smart Farming for Sustainability




  • IoT in Agriculture: Sensors for soil moisture, nutrient levels, crop health, pest detection; real-time data collection and analysis.

  • Robotics & Automation: Autonomous farm machinery (planting, harvesting, weeding, spraying), drones for monitoring and data collection, robotic livestock management.

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: AI for crop yield prediction, disease and pest identification, optimized irrigation scheduling, decision support systems, predictive analytics for resource allocation.

  • Big Data Analytics: Management and interpretation of large agricultural datasets for improved efficiency and sustainability outcomes.

  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Remote Sensing: Satellite imagery, drone mapping, and GIS for land use planning, crop monitoring, and environmental assessment.

  • Variable Rate Technology (VRT): Precision application of inputs (fertilizers, water, pesticides) based on spatial and temporal variability.

  • Workstation design and ergonomics in food production and packaging

  • Ergonomic design and optimization of food processing facilities and equipment

  • Ergonomic interventions to enhance worker productivity in agriculture

  • Ergonomics and automation in food processing systems



II. Sustainable Crop Production Systems




  • Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA):


    • Vertical Farming: Design and engineering of multi-story growing systems, optimized lighting (LEDs), hydroponics, aquaponics, aeroponics.

    • Greenhouse Technologies: Energy-efficient greenhouse design, climate control systems, smart ventilation, supplemental lighting.



  • Sustainable Crop Management:

    • Conservation Agriculture: No-till/reduced tillage systems, cover cropping, crop rotation for soil health.

    • Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Engineering solutions for pest detection, biological control integration, reduced reliance on chemical pesticides.

    • Nutrient Management: Precision fertilization, nutrient recycling, bio-fertilizers, reducing nutrient runoff and leaching.



  • Crop Breeding & Biotechnology (Engineering Aspects):

    • Engineering for enhanced crop resilience to climate change (drought, heat, salinity).

    • Technologies for improving nutrient use efficiency in crops.

    • Phenotyping technologies for rapid assessment of crop traits.





III. Sustainable Livestock and Aquaculture Systems




  • Precision Livestock Farming: Sensors for animal health, welfare monitoring, automated feeding systems, waste management in animal housing.

  • Sustainable Animal Housing & Environment: Design of livestock facilities for improved air quality, thermal comfort, and reduced emissions (ammonia, methane).

  • Waste-to-Resource in Livestock: Biogas production from animal manure, nutrient recovery from livestock waste.

  • Sustainable Aquaculture Engineering: Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), offshore aquaculture design, waste treatment in aquaculture, sustainable feed production.

  • Animal Welfare Technologies: Engineering solutions for humane treatment, stress reduction, and health monitoring in animal agriculture.



IV. Water Management & Irrigation Engineering




  • Efficient Irrigation Systems: Drip irrigation, sprinkler systems, smart irrigation controllers based on real-time data.

  • Water Harvesting & Storage: Engineering solutions for rainwater harvesting, reservoir design, and water conservation.

  • Wastewater Reuse in Agriculture: Treatment technologies for safe and efficient reuse of municipal and industrial wastewater for irrigation.

  • Drainage & Salinity Management: Design of drainage systems to prevent waterlogging and manage soil salinity.

  • Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Integrated approaches to optimize the use of water, energy, and land for food production.



V. Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency in Agriculture




  • On-Farm Renewable Energy: Solar power (PV for irrigation, heating), wind energy, small-scale hydropower, biomass gasification/combustion.

  • Energy Efficiency in Agricultural Operations: Optimized machinery use, energy-efficient drying and storage, intelligent climate control in greenhouses.

  • Biofuels & Biorefineries: Engineering processes for sustainable biofuel production from agricultural residues and dedicated energy crops.

  • Waste-to-Energy: Converting agricultural waste and residues into heat, electricity, or other energy products.



VI. Post-Harvest Technology & Value Addition




  • Sustainable Post-Harvest Management: Engineering solutions for reducing food loss and waste (e.g., improved storage, cold chain technologies, packaging).

  • Agro-Processing & Food Engineering: Sustainable processing methods, valorization of agricultural by-products, energy-efficient food processing equipment.

  • Smart Packaging: Intelligent packaging for monitoring freshness, extending shelf life, and ensuring food safety.

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Digital technologies for transparent, efficient, and sustainable agricultural supply chains.



VII. Soil & Land Management Engineering




  • Soil Conservation Technologies: Anti-erosion measures, terracing, contour farming, runoff control structures.

  • Precision Soil Management: Real-time soil mapping, variable rate lime and gypsum application.

  • Sustainable Land Use Planning: GIS-based tools for land suitability analysis, optimizing agricultural land use.

  • Soil Carbon Sequestration: Engineering and management practices to enhance carbon capture in agricultural soils.



VIII. Environmental Impact & Climate Resilience




  • Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction: Technologies and management practices for reducing methane (from livestock), nitrous oxide (from fertilizers), and CO2 emissions from agriculture.

  • Carbon Sequestration Technologies: Biochar production and application, agroforestry engineering.

  • Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA): Engineering approaches to adapt agriculture to climate change impacts (e.g., drought-resistant irrigation, flood management).

  • Biodiversity Conservation: Engineering solutions that support biodiversity on farms and in agricultural landscapes.

  • Pollution Mitigation: Preventing nutrient runoff, pesticide drift, and antibiotic resistance through engineering design.



IX. Policy, Economics, and Social Aspects of Sustainable Agricultural Systems




  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in Agriculture: Methodologies for evaluating the environmental footprint of agricultural products and systems.

  • Certification & Traceability Systems: Technology-enabled systems for tracking sustainable practices and product origins.

  • Economic Viability of Sustainable Systems: Business models for green agriculture, cost-benefit analysis of sustainable technologies.

  • Policy & Regulatory Frameworks: Support mechanisms, incentives, and regulations for adopting sustainable agricultural engineering practices.

  • Knowledge Transfer & Extension: Bridging the gap between research and practice, farmer training on new technologies.

  • Social Equity & Farmer Livelihoods: Ensuring that sustainable technologies are accessible and beneficial to smallholder farmers and rural communities.