Catalogue of Services

Satellite: Evaluation of results of physical testing

Universidad de Córdoba

Location

Remote

Spain

Arable farming

Horticulture

Livestock farming

This service offers an evaluation of satellite-derived data quality by applying performance metrics that assess model reliability and effectiveness. The service includes a comprehensive analysis of test data and previously collected ground truth data to validate the performance of models used in precision agriculture. With a detailed performance report, clients receive valuable insights that support model improvement and informed decision-making in agricultural management.

Setup for AI solution testing

Fondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK)

Location

Remote

Arable farming

Food processing

Greenhouse

Horticulture

Livestock farming

Tree Crops

Viticulture

Digital testing of an AI solution often requires action to obtain the proper configuration. This service contains all the required actions necessary to configure, integrate and execute the client AI solution with FBK test environment. Carrying out these preliminary activities, FBK will be able to have a working setup that will be the entry point for subsequent testing and validation services.

Support in interconnecting systems to AgrifoodTEF’s computational test infrastructure

Politecnico di Milano (POLIMI)

Location

Italy

Remote

Arable farming

Food processing

Greenhouse

Horticulture

Livestock farming

Tree Crops

Viticulture

Digital testing requires interaction among several different components which have to reliably cooperate to enable the testing activities and to ensure that their outcomes reliably reflect the system’s capabilities. When digital testing of customer systems leverages AgrifoodTEF’s computational infrastructure, integration between the infrastructure and the systems to be tested is needed before the tests/experiments can be executed. If the customer does not possess the technical expertise – or does not want to devote resources – to perform the integration, this service can support them in the process. Help is provided by a team of expert engineers. This service concerns the integration of the customers’ system and/or data used for testing with the AgrifoodTEF digital testing infrastructure. In particular, integration is crucial to ensure smooth and uninterrupted communication between the system and the infrastructure that produces, collects and/or processes test data. This service also includes the development of any custom components needed to ensure a two-way integration between the system and the reference infrastructure (e.g., software components to format data or to perform transcoding).

Test and development of innovative and practical agri-food applications of the metaverse

Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II

Location

Italy

Arable farming

Food processing

Greenhouse

Horticulture

Livestock farming

The service enables agri-food industry stakeholders to harness the power of the metaverse to innovate, collaborate, and solve challenges in new and exciting ways. It creates immersive virtual environments within the metaverse that replicate real-world agri-food settings, such as farms, processing facilities, and marketplaces. These environments serve as digital replicas where stakeholders can interact, collaborate, and experiment. By leveraging immersive virtual environments and cutting-edge technology, it empowers farmers and operators to stay at the forefront of agri-food innovation in the digital age.

Interested in this service? Contact us at angrisan@unina.it

Test and validate intelligent solutions based on sensors to optimise livestock farming

Centre d'Estudis Porcins

Location

Remote

Spain

Livestock farming

The service validates that the tested solution performs as expected by the vendor or manufacturer. The objective is to detect potential mistakes in the sensor readings, the processing of the signal gathered by the sensor or in the intelligent component deriving the final information to be provided to the user to optimize livestock farming . The test can be performed at sensor or application level. The tests and validation can be performed in a laboratory or in an experimental pig farm equipped with automatic and manual measures of different variables (feed, water, CO2, NH3, temperature, ventilation, liveweight, etc.)

Test, validation, and data collection of robotic and AI systems and components for livestock solutions

Wageningen University WUR

Location

Netherlands

Livestock farming

In the setting of the Farms of the Future (De Marke), we can (physically) test and validate robotic and AI solutions that are dedicated to dairy solutions. In this context we are also able to collect appropriate data sets of these tests and validation experiments. Test and validation data will be compared to ground truth data sets.

Testing and validating AI models in a simulated environment

ILVO

Location

Remote

Arable farming

Greenhouse

Horticulture

Livestock farming

This service enables the thorough testing and validation of your AI models within a simulation environment, ensuring optimal performance before real-world deployment. We implement your AI model and its corresponding dataset into advanced simulation software, allowing it to be tested without hardware limitations or with hardware-in-the-loop simulations where AI is (partly) integrated into the hardware or operating software. For example, the AI could simulate a robotic system navigating a field to detect and remove weeds. This method ensures your model functions accurately and efficiently under various conditions, accelerating its readiness for practical use in agri-food applications like precision farming or automated harvesting.

Testing and Validation of AI-based Agri-tech Technologies with Drones

Danish Technological Institute (DTI)

Location

Denmark

Arable farming

Greenhouse

Horticulture

Livestock farming

Tree Crops

The service focuses on testing and validating AI-based agri-tech technologies using drones. Drones equipped with advanced RGB and spectral cameras provide detailed area overviews and precise measurements of plant and tree growth and stress levels. This can include biomass determination, growth model development, yield potential assessment, plant cover evaluation, individual plant counting, damage assessments, and disease stress symptom identification. Our expertise lies in leveraging high-precision multi- and hyperspectral cameras in field trials to obtain "ground truth" data, essential for model validation. We transform drone data into actionable insights through AI analysis, agronomic expertise, web programming, and mathematical modelling.

Testing and validation of precision livestock farming solutions for grazing animals

Universidad de Córdoba

Location

Spain

Livestock farming

This service supports the testing and validation of precision livestock management tools designed for grazing animals such as horses, cattle, and sheep. Conducted on collaborating research farms, the service evaluates hardware, firmware, and software components to confirm they meet manufacturer specifications. It includes direct observation of animal behaviour and performance, along with comparative analyses against similar tools. Clients receive actionable recommendations to address any detected limitations, enhancing the tool’s functionality and market viability in precision livestock farming.

Testing and validation using pilot and lab scale test beds for agricultural AI solutions

Danish Technological Institute (DTI)

Location

Denmark

Arable farming

Greenhouse

Horticulture

Livestock farming

Our pilot and lab scale testbeds provide a controlled environment for customers to execute physical tests of their agricultural technology, machines, or algorithms. These testbeds can be configured to simulate real-world agricultural environments, allowing for precise control and monitoring of variables. This setup enables AI models to be trained and refined using accurate, real-time data. The testbeds incorporate automation to mimic various agricultural tasks, offering a comprehensive platform for testing and optimising AI-driven agricultural solutions. This service bridges the gap between theoretical development and practical application in the agricultural sector.

Testing of AI solutions and robotics with access to a private 5G network

Institut de l'elevage IDELE

Location

France

Arable farming

Livestock farming

At the Derval Experimental Farm, we offer a unique service allowing businesses to test their AI and robotics solutions using our dedicated private 5G network. Our farm provides an ideal environment to assess the performance of cutting-edge technologies in real-world conditions. This service includes a comprehensive setup phase, where we configure your solution to seamlessly integrate with our private 5G infrastructure. Additionally, you will receive technical support throughout the testing period to ensure smooth operations and optimise your results. Whether you're working on precision agriculture, autonomous machinery, or IoT applications, our expert team is here to assist you every step of the way. Unlock the full potential of your AI and robotics innovations with the power of private 5G at the Derval Experimental Farm!

Testing of edge intelligence and IoT architectures

Fondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK)

Location

At user's premises

Italy

Remote

Arable farming

Horticulture

Livestock farming

Tree Crops

Testing of AI and robotics solutions leveraging edge computing and communication protocols in the IoT cloud-edge continuum. Can be a digital test (run on virtualised machines) or a physical test deployed either at the customer's premises or using the wide coverage wireless network installed in Trento valleys (Val d'Adige and Val di Non) for fruit crops (including but not limited to apples and grapes). FBK can support test design, proposing a benchmarking architecture to stress and monitor key components, helping to understand bottlenecks, allowing for better performance, lower bandwidth use, more reliability, and lower operating costs of tested solutions.