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A cost-effective imaging system for monitoring poultry behaviour in small-scale kenyan poultry sheds
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2023)The objective of this paper was to develop a low-cost prototype poultry behaviour imaging and analysis system for monitoring intensively-reared flocks suitable for small-scale Kenyan poultry sheds. An image processing ... -
The role of energy management in the agricultural sector: key prerequisites and impacts
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2023)Agriculture is one of the most energy-consuming sectors in the EU’s economy. Implementing sustainable agriculture to reduce GHG emissions and increase energy efficiency through energy management is a crucial strategy to ... -
Application of UAV multispectral imaging for determining the characteristics of maize vegetation
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2023)Interest in forage maize (Zea mays L.) cultivation for livestock feed has grown in northern conditions. In addition, it is important to develop methods and tools to monitor crop development and other characteristics of ... -
Analysis of environmental conditions in two different Compost Bedded Pack Barn systems for dairy cattle
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2023)The objective of this study was to analyse and compare the thermal environment of dairy cattle facilities in an open compost bedded pack barn (CBP) with natural ventilation and closed CBP (without thermal insulation) and ... -
Analysis of the power balance of a solar catamaran
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2023)Significant changes are expected in the percentage distribution of vehicles in the world over the next decade. It is planned to gradually replace conventional internal combustion vehicles with electric drive ones, thereby ... -
Compost barn system and its influence on the environment, comfort and welfare of dairy cattle
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2023)The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the thermal environment on behavioral and physiological parameters of crossbred cows of different productivity levels confined in a compost barn system. For this, air ... -
The content of mobile aluminium compounds depending on the long-term use of various fertilizing and liming systems of Albic Pantostagnic Luvisol
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2023)Today, climate change is exacerbating the problems of efficient and environmentally friendly use of acidic soils, which are widespread in Ukraine. At the same time, the role of mobile aluminium compounds in acidity ... -
Psychrophilic plug-flow digester with assisted solar heat – small-scale system feasibility
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2023)Paper discusses using a low-temperature biogas reactor with a solar support system technology as a management tool of biodegradable waste in small scale. A feasibility study looks at primary factors affecting anaerobic ... -
Changes in the content of soil organic carbon and total nitrogen in the organic and conventional cropping systems
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2023)Maintaining and increasing the stock of soil organic carbon is of vital importance in maintaining the soil fertility. In present research the changes in the content of organic carbon (SOC) and total nitrogen (Ntot) in ... -
Efficacy of pre-emergence herbicides in controlling Sumatran fleabane (Conyza sumatrensis) in the off-season
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2023)Pre-emergence herbicides can be effective in controlling Sumatran fleabane (Conyza sumatrensis [Retz.] E.Walker) at soybean and other crops. The goal was to evaluate the effectiveness of sulfentrazone/diuron, ... -
Physical parameters kinetics during the drying process of quarters and halves cut tomatoes
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2023)Tomato drying is a time-consuming industrial process. Moreover, the prolonged use of high temperatures decreases the quality of tomatoes and increases the environmental footprint of the process. In most cases, drying is ... -
Agronomic traits determinants of superior varieties and millable cane productivity of sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) on dryland, Indonesia
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2023)Indonesia is one of the sugar-producing countries in the world, with most of the planting area shifted to dryland, sub-optimal. During the development of production, it is necessary to select varieties that are suitable ... -
Feed efficiency indicators and hormones related to nutrient metabolism in intensive fattened lambs of sire rams of different sheep breeds in Latvia
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2023)The feed efficiency increase of each sheep indicates its profitability. Production costs and the environmental impact of animal husbandry are reduced as feed efficiency improves. The gastrointestinal tract is a source ... -
Comparison of sire rams of the Latvian Dark-Head breed according to feed efficiency indicators as the beginning of genomic breeding research
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2023)In sheep (Ovis aries) farming, feed costs are the largest variable cost component. Breeders are showing an increased interest in breeding sire rams with improved feed efficiency characteristics because of the possibility ... -
Diversified cropping systems for promoting the beneficial insects - ground beetles (Coleoptera: Carabidae)
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2023)In agro-ecosystems ground beetles - carabids (Coleoptera: Carabidae) are important as generalist predators of invertebrate pests and weed seeds and as prey for larger animals. This way they contribute to biodiversity and ... -
Automatic Monitoring of dairy cows’ lying behaviour using a computer vision system in open barns
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2023)Precision Livestock Farming offers opportunities for automated, continuous monitoring of animals, their productivity, welfare and health. The video-based assessment of animal behaviour is an automated, non-invasive and ... -
Impact of some herbicides on the growth and the yield of common vetch (Vicia sativa L.)
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2023)The production and use of common vetch has great potential, but the lack of approved pesticides makes the success of cultivation difficult and unpredictable. The research was carried out on sandy soil at the Nyíregyháza ... -
Increasing the sustainability of vegetable crops production by using intercropping
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2023)Some scientific reports support the idea of using plant interactions to promote the growth and yielding of vegetable crops. The plant interactions in vegetable production under intercropping conditions were investigated ... -
Carbon and nitrogen uptake in above- and below-ground biomass of cereal crops in the integrated farming system
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2023)A significant reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, as well as technologies that ensure removal of CO2 from the atmosphere, are necessary to achieve the set goals for the transition to carbon neutrality. During ... -
Physiological and behavioural parameters of broiler chicks grown under different heating systems
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2023)This study aimed to compare the internal environment, physiological variables, and behavioural responses of chicks under two different heating systems. The experiment was performed in two commercial broiler houses located ...
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