47th ISTANBUL International Congress on “Precision Agriculture and Sustainable Food Systems” (PASFS-25) Nov. 13-14, 2025 Istanbul (Türkiye)

Call for papers

Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:

Precision Agriculture Topics:

• Cutting-Edge Technologies and Innovations:
  • Drones and satellite imaging for crop monitoring.
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning for farm management and decision support.
  • Internet of Things (IoT) sensors for real-time data collection.
  • Robotics and automation in field operations.
  • Blockchain technology for supply chain transparency and traceability.
  • Variable-rate technologies for optimized resource application (fertilizers, water, pesticides).
  • Guidance and steering systems (e.g., auto-steer systems).
  • 3D land leveling systems.
  • Precision spraying technologies.
• Data Analytics and Farm Management:
  • Data-driven decision-making for optimizing yields and resource efficiency.
  • Farm management software and systems.
  • Remote sensing data analysis for crop health and soil monitoring.
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in agriculture.
• Sustainable Practices Enabled by Precision Agriculture:
  • Reduced environmental impact through optimized input use.
  • Water-saving technologies and precision irrigation.
  • Soil health monitoring and management.
  • Targeted pest and disease management.
  • Climate-smart agriculture practices.
  • Carbon sequestration in agriculture.
• Applications in Specific Agricultural Sectors:
  • Precision horticulture and urban agriculture.
  • Precision livestock farming.
  • Sustainable fisheries and aquaculture.
• Economic and Social Aspects of Precision Agriculture:
  • Increasing farm productivity and profitability.
  • Addressing labor shortages through automation.
  • Precision agriculture for smallholder farmers.
  • Policy and governance for precision agriculture adoption.

Sustainable Food Systems Topics:

• Novel and Alternative Food Sources:
  • Identifying new sources of essential nutrients.
  • Sustainable diets and consumer appeal.
  • Development of novel food ingredients.
  • Exploring consumer packaged goods (CPG) food innovations.
• Sustainable Food Processing and Packaging:
  • Greener food processing technologies.
  • Eco-friendly and bio-based packaging solutions.
  • Reducing and recycling plastics in food packaging.
  • Valorization of post-harvest losses and food waste.
• Digital Transition and Big Data for Food Systems Transformation:
  • AI and blockchain for traceable and resilient food supply chains.
  • Foodomics and digital solutions in food systems.
  • Using big data for climate impact assessment and waste reduction.
  • Eco-friendly food production with water and energy reuse.
• Climate Change and Food Systems Resilience:
  • Climate-resilient crop and animal varieties.
  • Agroforestry practices.
  • Weather index insurance programs.
  • Carbon farming and sequestration.
• Food Security and Nutrition:
  • Equitable access to nutritious food.
  • Reducing food loss and waste.
  • Sustainable diets and human health.
  • Urban agriculture initiatives for food security.
• Agroecology and Biodiversity:
  • Harmonizing nature and farming practices.
  • Agrobiodiversity conservation strategies.
  • Habitat restoration in agricultural landscapes.
  • Integrated pest and pollinator management.
• Policy, Governance, and Social Aspects:
  • Policy frameworks for sustainable agriculture and food systems.
  • Circular economy principles in food production.
  • Social sustainability and equitable access to food.
  • The role of local and regional food systems.
  • Consumer behavior and responsible consumption.

Overlapping Topics:

• The role of precision agriculture in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) in the food system.
• Integrating precision agriculture technologies for climate-smart food production.
• Data-driven approaches for enhancing sustainability in agricultural supply chains.
• The use of AI and IoT in optimizing resource use and minimizing environmental impact in food production.
• Precision agriculture as a tool for promoting biodiversity and ecosystem services in farming landscapes.
• Economic models and policy incentives for the adoption of precision agriculture for sustainable food systems.
• The intersection of digital agriculture, food security, and environmental sustainability.