Plenary Papers
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Grassland scientists and farmers are increasingly faced with emerging new technologies and in-formation systems that have been primarily developed by engineering sciences in particular: precision agriculture, remote sensing, geographic localization and biotechnology. Whether the implementation of any of these technologies may be beneficial in economic and ecological respect is a challenging judgment call, especially for those who have to carry over that decision on their farm. Compared to arable land, new technologies have been applied on grassland only partially and with some delay. However, as we will demonstrate, there is place for a successful implementation of new technologies in various climate regions and for a wide range of applications. This paper presents the most significant and recent developments of new technologies in agriculture that have a potential for beneficial application on grassland. It defines the relevant terms and processes, provides examples of successful implementation and discusses future orientations and research needs.
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New Frontiers and Perspectives in Grassland Technology
Grassland scientists and farmers are increasingly faced with emerging new technologies and in-formation systems that have been primarily developed by engineering sciences in particular: precision agriculture, remote sensing, geographic localization and biotechnology. Whether the implementation of any of these technologies may be beneficial in economic and ecological respect is a challenging judgment call, especially for those who have to carry over that decision on their farm. Compared to arable land, new technologies have been applied on grassland only partially and with some delay. However, as we will demonstrate, there is place for a successful implementation of new technologies in various climate regions and for a wide range of applications. This paper presents the most significant and recent developments of new technologies in agriculture that have a potential for beneficial application on grassland. It defines the relevant terms and processes, provides examples of successful implementation and discusses future orientations and research needs.
