Naslov
Automation and digitalization in the processing of agricultural products

Autori
Pliestić, Stjepan ; Galić, Ante

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, neobjavljeni rad, znanstveni

Skup
48th International Symposium “Actual Tasks on Agricultural Engineering”

Mjesto i datum
Zagreb, Hrvatska, 02.03.2021. - 04.03.2021

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Pozvano predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
automation, robotization, agriculture, processing

Sažetak
In the processing of agricultural products and with the aim of increasing the added value of the products, there is a growing interest in the automation and robotization of processes and equipment. Increasing global competition, steady population growth on one side and paradoxically labor shortage on the other side pose a new challenge for agricultural producers. These are the main reasons for the increasing interest in automation and even robotization of processes. Moreover, outdated equipment for processing and handling agricultural products does not meet today's very demanding and high safety standards, making robotics and automation an ideal solution. The survey on the use of machinery in processing, packaging and transport of agricultural products conducted among agricultural farmers in the Republic of Croatia showed that machinery and equipment are used most for transport (71.3%), followed by processing (26.7%) and least for packaging (16.8%). As for the use of computers and digital technologies, 67.3% of respondents confirmed that they use them for administrative work, sales and record keeping. Only 15.8% of the respondents use computers and digital technologies to improve production, finishing and processing processes and production control. Due to the complexity and specificity of agricultural products processing, the introduction of automation and/or robotization is a very demanding process and requires a thorough and systematic approach from the very beginning, i.e. from selection of machinery, tools and equipment, data collection and processing, transportation, storage (warehousing) to delivery to the consumer. Automation is a continuation of the process of mechanization, for only a process that is sufficiently mechanized can be automated. Automation in the broader sense includes all actions and processes that reduce the amount of human labor, perception, and decision making. Automation, robotization and digitalization represents a new paradigm of production as well as finalization of agricultural products. The inclusion (implementation) of legal requirements in the production and processing of agricultural products, as well as in packaging and storage, should also be considered.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Poljoprivreda (agronomija)

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