Energy efficiency in agriculture

The research project brings together several different research fields with the aim of developing and implementing innovative solutions for agriculture. The focus is on the integration of technologies to increase efficiency, save resources and adapt to climate change. Project management (work package 1) defines the organisational framework. Work package 2 involves the collection of project-specific data, which serves as the basis for the development of rough concepts in the practical trials (work package 4). Practically relevant data generated in WP4 will be analysed in WP2 and will also be incorporated into the design of WP5, which deals with responses to climate change. Data preparation and collection (work package 3) utilises the information collected in WP2 in order to process and make it available. Various methods such as interfaces via API or protocols with co-operation partners are used here. Practical trials (work package 4) are carried out in collaboration with end beneficiaries and technical experts. The aim is to use resources more efficiently, save energy and minimise the environmental impact of agriculture. Work package 5 is dedicated to the response to climate change. Based on the data from WP2 and WP3 as well as external climate data, strategies are being developed to adapt agriculture to changing climatic conditions, and semi-autonomous and autonomous agricultural technology is the focus of WP6, which researches innovative technologies for efficient use in agriculture. Work package 7 deals with PV energy concepts on farms, while work package 8 ensures the transfer of knowledge in order to put the solutions developed into practice. The overall concept aims to make agriculture more sustainable and efficient by integrating state-of-the-art technologies and comprehensive expertise.