Safety, Health and Welfare in Agriculture and Agro-Food Systems

Name: Safety, Health and Welfare in Agriculture and Agro-Food Systems | Ragusa SHWA 2023
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Ragusa SHWA 2023

Remigio Berruto Marcello Biocca Eugenio Cavallo Massimo Cecchini Sabina Failla Elio Romano(Herausgeber*in)

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Erschienen am 31. August 2024

XIX, 549 Seiten

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Intro
Preface
Organization
Contents
Noise, Vibration, Dust
Inhalable Wood Dust Produced During Chainsaw Operations
1 Introduction
2 Material and Methods
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusions
References
Evaluation of Noise Emissions and Cutting Performance of Chainsaws for Small Scale Forestry Operations
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusions
References
Assessment of Hand-Arm Vibrations of Chainsaws for Urban Trees Maintenance
1 Introduction
2 Material and Methods
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusions
References
Frequency Analysis from Electric Portable Harvesters for Olives
1 Introduction
2 Material and Methods
2.1 The Hand-Held Harvesters
2.2 The Experimental Activity
2.3 Signal Analysis and Data Processing
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusion
References
Investigation on the Applicability of an Active Noise Control System in the Tractor Cabin Under Controlled Workload Conditions
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Tractor and Test Bench
2.2 The Active Noise Control System
2.3 Phonometric Instrumental Chain
3 Results
4 Conclusions
References
Whole Body Vibration Transmission to the Human Rachis in Agricultural Tractors
1 Introduction
1.1 Vibrations
1.2 Objectives
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Tested Vehicle
2.2 The Test Track
2.3 Operative Conditions
2.4 The Vibration Measurement and Analysis System
3 Results and Discussions
4 Conclusions
References
Application of ANN for the Identification of Discriminating Variables by Noise Analysis on Portable Motorised Equipment
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Description Neural Network
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Results Neural Network
4 Limitation
5 Conclusion
References
Occupational Health
A Survey for the Introduction of New Parameters for the Assessment of Work-Related Stress in Agriculture
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
3 Results
4 Conclusion
References
Lights and Shadows of Agricultural Workplace Safety Legislation in the Main EU Member States
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Statistical Part
2.2 Legislative Part
3 Results
3.1 Statistical Part
3.2 Legislative Part
3.3 Spain
3.4 France
3.5 Italy
3.6 Germany
4 Discussion
5 Conclusions
References
Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses Among Food Services Workers: A Literature Review
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
3 Results
4 Conclusions
References
Work Safety Issues in Non-professional Vegetables Gardens
1 Introduction
2 Methods
3 Results
4 Conclusions
References
Impacts of Crops and Livestock Productions
Beet Sowing Seed Production: Environmental and Economic Aspects in Irrigation System - Some Insights
1 Introduction
2 Material and Methods
2.1 Irrigation Systems
2.2 Life Cycle Assessment and Life Cycle Costing
3 Results and Discussions
3.1 Meteorological Data
3.2 Irrigation Systems
3.3 LCA-LCC
4 Conclusion
References
Quinoa Cultivation in Italy: Some Insights in Seed Production
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Agronomic Management
2.2 The Harvest Combine Setting and Harvesting Losses
2.3 Economic and Environmental Aspects
2.4 Statistical Analysis
3 Results and Discussions
3.1 Agronomic Issues
3.2 Different Combine Setting for the Mechanical Harvesting
3.3 Economic and Environmental Issues
3.4 Discussion
4 Conclusions and Perspectives
References
Rops and Stability Research
An Evaluation of Operator Perception in Manual Handling of Front Foldable Rollover Protective Structures Mounted in Narrow-Track Tractors
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Data Analysis
3 Results
3.1 ROPS Manual Handling: Discomfort Perceived
3.2 ROPS Manual Handling Procedure
4 Conclusions
References
Experimental Validation of the Influence of Obstacles on Tractor Rollover Stability
1 Introduction
2 Material and Methods
2.1 Stability Test-Rig
2.2 Obstacles Configuration
2.3 Rollover Stability Model
2.4 Experimental Stability Test
3 Results
4 Conclusions
References
Survey on the Stability of Tractor-Implement Combination on Increasing Slopes
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Method
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusions
References
Compact Tractor 4.0: An Investigation for the Development of a Low-Profile Full Electric Specialized Tractor
1 Introduction and Objectives
1.1 Tractor Overturning in Agriculture
1.2 Agricultural Machinery Electrification
1.3 Objectives
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 PTO Power Requirements
2.2 Traction Power Requirements
3 Results
3.1 PTO Power Requirements
3.2 Traction Power Requirements
4 Conclusions
References
Applicability to Narrow-Track Tractors of an Official Standard for the Calculation of Self-propelled Agricultural Machines Stability
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Method
2.1 Terms and Definitions
2.2 The Tested Tractors
2.3 The Tilting Platform
2.4 Test Method
3 Results
4 Discussion and Conclusions
References
An Assisted Folding Rear Rollbar for Agricultural Tractors: The QROPS
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Method
2.1 Structure Design
2.2 Electric Linear Actuator
2.3 The Prototype
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusions
References
Semi-quantitative Risk Assessment Framework for Tractor Rollover Prevention Systems Based on the Functional Resonance Analysis Method (FRAM)
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 The CAST Accident Analysis Method
2.2 FRAM Model
2.3 Working Modes as Indicators for Semi-quantitative Risk Analysis
3 Results
3.1 CAST Analysis
3.2 FRAM Models
4 Limitation
5 Conclusion
References
Machine Milking, Animal Welfare, Sustainable Livestock Farming
Ammonia and GHG Emission Rates from Traditional and Vegetable Cats' Litter: First Results in Reusing Vegetal By-Products and Probiotics in the Pet Industry
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Samples Collection
2.2 Static Chamber Method
2.3 Emission Factors Calculations
2.4 Odor Score
2.5 Statistical Analysis
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusions
References
Relationship Between Bees Activity Level with Their Load of Lead, Cadmium and Selenium and Climatic Conditions of the Sites
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Locations of the Experimental Study
2.2 The Hives Monitoring System
2.3 Bees Collection
2.4 Heavy Metals, Metalloids, and Other Elements Detection
2.5 Statistical Analysis
3 Results and Discussion
References
Vertical Profile of Noxious Gas Concentrations in an Open Dairy Barn in Mediterranean Area
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Barn Description and Management
2.2 Measurement Set up
2.3 Data Analysis
3 Results and Discussion
4 Discussion
5 Conclusion
References
An Innovative Indoor and Controlled Sustainable Snail Breeding System
1 Introduction
1.1 Historical Notes and the Snail Market
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Main Snail Species Bred
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Snail Farming Systems
2.2 Snail Outdoor Breeding
2.3 Snail Indoor Breeding
2.4 Experimental and Innovative Farming System with Stackable Modular Cell (SMC)
2.5 Stackable Modular Cell (SMC) System Description
3 Results
3.1 Stackable Modular Cell (SMC) Breeding System Advantages Compared to Traditional Farming Systems
4 Discussion
4.1 Stackable Modular Cell (SMC) Breeding System Innovation
4.2 Snail Slime
5 Conclusions
References
Monitoring Milking Process Variation Using Model Driven Multivariate Control Charts (MDMVCC)
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Data Collection
2.2 Model Driven Multivariate Control Chart
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusions
References
Efficient Use of Artificial Lighting and Intensive Use of Natural Light in Milking Parlours: Preliminary Results of the MUNGILUX Project
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusion
References
Agriculture 4.0, Automation, Remote Control, Robot and Innovative Vehicle
Is It Possible to Do a Reliable Assessment of Bergamot Colour in the Field with a Smartphone Camera?
1 Introduction
2 Material and Methods
2.1 Colour Assessment Comparing Mobile Camera and Conventional Instrumental Colour Analysis
3 Results and Conclusive Considerations
References
Comparing the Performance of Traditional and Autonomous Tractors in Maize Sowing: An Overall Evaluation of Agricultural Robot Adoption
1 Introduction
1.1 Objectives
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Study Site
2.2 Experimental Design and Vehicle Characteristics
2.3 Working and Turning Times
2.4 Model to Assess the Power Required in Relation to the Covered Area
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusions
References
Preliminary Design and Analysis of a Modular Autonomous Mobile Robot for Vineyard Operations
1 Introduction
2 State of the Art
3 Requirements and Design Boundaries
3.1 Requirements
3.2 Starting Point
4 Design
4.1 Drive Wheels
4.2 Tools
4.3 Frame
4.4 Power Supply
5 Final Concept
6 Discussions and Conclusions
References
Pruning Weight Estimation Using Multispectral Sensors in a Vineyard in Southern Italy
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Study Area
2.2 Experimental Procedure
2.3 Drone Imaging
2.4 Statistical Analysis
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusions
References
Application of Remote Sensing for Mapping Organic Cereal Crops
1 Introduction
2 Material and Methods
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusion
References
Potentiality of Multispectral Vegetation Indexes for Evaluating the Influence of the Sowing Technique on Durum Wheat Cultivation Density
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Field Test Description
2.2 Drones and Cameras Used
2.3 Agronomic Sampling and Yield
2.4 Statistical Analysis
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusions
References
Assessment of Vegetation Indices as Tool to Decision Support System for Aromatic Crops
1 Introduction
1.1 Aromatic Plants
1.2 The Objective of Precision Agriculture Applied to Aromatic Crops
1.3 Study Area
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
2.2 Flight Scheduling and Multispectral Data Acquisition
2.3 UAV Image Pre-processing
2.4 Image Processing and Analysis
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 NDVI Values
4 Conclusions
References
Design of Manure Spreader Wagon for Sewage Sludge's Precision Distribution
1 Introduction
1.1 Sewage Sludge in Agriculture
1.2 Precision Agriculture
1.3 Aim of the Study
2 Methodology
2.1 Manure Spreader Wagon and Experimental Instrumentation
2.2 Soil Characterization
2.3 Biomass Characterization
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Biomass Spreading Operations
3.2 Biomass Properties Determination
4 Conclusion
References
Olive Tree Canopy Assessment by UAV Multispectral Images Before and After Pruning
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Study Area
2.2 UAV Flights
2.3 Sampling and Surveys
2.4 Images Processing
2.5 Statistical Analysis
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusions
References
Precision Farming and Traceability
E-R and UML Diagrams and Their Applications in Fresh-Cut Fruit Chain
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Structure of a Computer Information System
2.2 The Case of Fresh-Cut Supply Chain
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 E-R Diagram
3.2 UML Diagram
4 Conclusions
References
Long-Term Impact of Soil Management on the Physical and Hydraulic Properties of a Fine-Textured Soil: Insights on the Effects of Minimum Tillage and No-Tillage for Precision Farming Applications
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Experimental Site
2.2 Soil Sampling, Physical and Hydraulic Soil Properties Determination
2.3 Data Analysis
3 Results
4 Discussion and Conclusions
References
Design of a Wireless and Digital-Based System for Obstacle Detection of Fixed and Moving Obstacles in Agriculture
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Overview of Suitable Technology and Their Potential Use
2.2 System Infrastructure
3 Results
3.1 Depth Cameras for Moving Obstacles Detection
3.2 Blind Spots
3.3 Risk Maps Based on Fixed Obstacles
3.4 UWB Notification System
3.5 Experimental Trials
4 Conclusions
References
Water Management Sensing and Technology in Citrus Orchards
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Method
3 Results
4 Discussion
5 Conclusions
References
Farmers' Perception of Smart Farming Technologies: Critical Aspects to Enhance Agriculture Digitalization
1 Introduction
1.1 Context and Aim of the Study
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Participants
2.2 Instruments and Procedure
2.3 Data Analysis
3 Results
4 Discussion
5 Conclusions
References
Shwa and Augmented Reality, Gamification, IOT
Agricultural Application of LoRaWAN Technology
1 Introduction
2 Material and Methods
2.1 CREA LoRaWAN Network
2.2 Agricultural Applications
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusions and Perspectives
References
IoT LoRaWAN Device for Measuring Electrical Consumption in Agricultural Sector: Installation in Dairy Farming and Greenhouse Ornamentals
1 Introduction
1.1 Greenhouse System
1.2 The Dairy Farm Sector
1.3 Aim of the Study
2 Methodology
2.1 Energy Consumption Device
2.2 Greenhouse Ornamentals
2.3 Dairy Farm
2.4 Data Processing
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Device Performance
3.2 Greenhouse Consumption
3.3 Dairy Farm Consumption
4 Conclusion
References
Gamification for Safe and Innovative Agriculture
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Articles on Tractor Simulator and Relative Software Development
2.2 Gamification Examples on the Market
2.3 The Method for Creating the Mathematical Physical Model of the Tractor
2.4 The Method for Sampling the Tractor on the Field
3 Firsts Results
3.1 Base Station and Relative Rover RTK
3.2 Gyroscopes for Steering Wheel, Vehicle Inclination and Wheel Rotation
4 How to Complete the Method
5 Conclusions and Perspectives
References
Co-designing Game Training Solutions to Improve Safety in the Agricultural Sector: Insights for the Correct Use of Foldable Roll-Over Protective Structure
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Participants
2.2 Instruments and Procedure
3 Results
3.1 100 Images and Sticky Notes
3.2 Storyboard
4 Discussion
5 Conclusions and Perspectives
References
Environment Safety, People Health Protection and Welfare
Hepatitis E Virus Detection in Swine Slurries of Abruzzo: Considerations on Virus Occurrence and Workers' Exposure
1 Introduction
2 Material and Methods
2.1 Slurry Sampling
2.2 Slurry Sample Processing
2.3 Data Processing
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Farming Site Features Associated with HEV Detection
4 Conclusions
References
Chemical Risk Management in Agriculture and Climate Change: A Review from a "One Health" Perspective
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
3 Results
4 Conclusion
References
Has the Risk of Agricultural Tractors Overturning Changed in the COVID Period?
1 Introduction
1.1 Tractor Stability
1.2 Tractor Overturning and Risk Reduction
1.3 COVID Pandemic Influence
2 Materials and Method
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusions
References
Landscape and Renewable Energy Sources: Exploring Potentialities of Current Land Uses in Sicily
1 Introduction
1.1 Climate Change and Heat-Related Vulnerability
1.2 Threats and Opportunities for Territories: An Italian Focus
2 The Case Study of Sicily
2.1 Investigating the PEARS Attractive Areas (PAA)
2.2 Investigating the PAA: Rooftop PV Panels
2.3 Investigating the PAA: Revamping and Repowering
2.4 Potentially Available Surfaces (PaS) to Be Allocated for the Installation of RES
3 Challenges in Assessing Potential PV Scenarios
4 Conclusions
References
A Survey on Driver's Health Impact of Pollutant Gaseous Emissions of an Old Agricultural Tractor
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Method
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusion
References
Preliminary Results on the Correlation Between Drop Size, Foliar Deposition and Surface Coverage to Reduce Plant Protection Product Use
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Equipment for Data Acquisition
2.2 Spray Drop Size Measurement
2.3 Water Sensitive Paper Analysis
2.4 Foliar Deposition Measurement
2.5 Experimental Activity
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Nozzle Features
3.2 Foliar Deposition
3.3 Covered Surface on Water Sensitive Papers
3.4 Correlation Analysis
4 Conclusions
References
Food Safety
Food Safety: Sharing Knowledge of Agro-Food Transformation and the Use of Solar Dryer in Myanmar
1 Introduction
2 Methods
3 Results
3.1 The Main Concepts of the Online Lessons
3.2 The Adopted Solar Dryer
3.3 Practical Exercises
4 Conclusions
References
Monitoring Fresh-Cut Fruit Status by an Arduino-Based Datalogger
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 The System Hardware
2.2 Experimental Activity
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusions and Perspectives
References
Monitoring the Microbial Load of Ready-to-Eat Rocket Salad During the Shelf-Life by NIRS
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Rocket Samples
2.2 Headspace Composition Evaluation
2.3 Microbiological Analyses
2.4 Spectral Analyses
2.5 Chemometric Analyses
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusions
References
Effects of Sewage Sludge Soil Amendment on Paddy: Multi-parameter Monitoring of Plant Stress
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Experimental Field
2.2 Chlorophyll Measurements
2.3 Spectral Analyses and Chemometrics
2.4 Potential Olfactory Nuisance
2.5 Statistical Analysis
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Chlorophyll Content
3.2 Spectral Analyses
3.3 Volatile Compounds Profile
4 Conclusions
References
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