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The project aims to optimize water use in semi-arid agriculture through strategies such as controlled, precision, and subsurface deficit irrigation. Water-soil-plant relationships will be studied to improve water efficiency and sustain production under …

Development of Precision Livestock technologies for the digitization of extensive livestock farming in order to efficiently and sustainably monitor its farms (automation in the collection, storage and processing of data and the use of ICTs to optimize the …

The project proposes a system for analyzing social networks and digital media as social sensors for the agri-food sector, allowing the detection of alerts, opportunities and trends in real time, providing strategic value and anticipation of possible risks …

The project designs a prototype smart nest box for hens from Murcia, which allows for individual egg laying to be recorded using RFID, egg weighing, and marking. It includes bird identification, egg traceability, and data processing on low-cost …

The project aims to replace chlorinated compounds in the sanitization of raw materials with nanoemulsified natural antimicrobials. Relevant pathogens are identified, active compounds are developed, and safe treatments are optimized to guarantee food …

The project analyzes the agronomic and economic impact of using desalinated seawater on irrigated crops in the Segura River basin. It evaluates the effects on production, irrigation needs, and fertilization, considering current and future hydrological …

Use of a mobile application for recording and observing the status of populations, and the use of satellite images to indirectly determine the expansion of voles through the health of the …

The project develops a portable system for measuring procalcitonin in porcine saliva, enabling the detection of sepsis on farms and reducing antibiotic use. An analytically validated lateral flow immunoassay is being designed and tested against common …

The project applies online sensors and artificial intelligence algorithms in the cheese industry to automate coagulation and syneresis processes, improving quality, efficiency and profitability by predicting cutting time and yield of fresh …

The project aims to optimize the production of meat analogues with improved texture and nutritional profile using wet extrusion and machine learning techniques. Predictive models and a data repository will be developed, and optimal formulations will be …

Smart grazing for the enhancement of ecosystem services. Demonstrative actions of the potential use of sensor technology (virtual enclosures, animal health tracking and monitoring) combined with geographic information systems for efficient livestock …

The project aims to produce biopolymers from agri-food by-products for high-value applications, especially in 3D printing in the biomedical …

Rheological characterization is key in foods such as sauces, but rheometers are slow and not very applicable in industrial settings. This project evaluates bioimpedance and high-frequency ultrasound as fast and non-invasive alternatives to improve online …

The project establishes strategies to control pathogens in the processing of plant products, through microbiological characterization, use of nanoemulsified natural antimicrobials and risk …

The project develops a real-time environmental monitoring system for perishable products, controlling temperature, humidity and key gases in the cold …