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1. 1. SHADING ANALYSIS OF AGRIVOLTAIC SYSTEMS : The shading’s effect on lettuce and potato from elevated agrivoltaic system in Sweden

   University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Framtidens energi

   Author : Komail Farid; Ahmad Guleed; [2023]
   Keywords : photosynthetically active radiation; agrivoltaic system; elevated system; crop yield; agriculture; shade tolerance crop; shading factor; PVsyst;

   Abstract : The world is progressing towards a more sustainable society, where renewable energy sources, including solar energy, play a crucial role. This study aims to address the conflict between agriculture and energy production by exploring the installation of solar panels on farmland. READ MORE

3. 2. Study of evaluation metrics while predicting the yield of lettuce plants in indoor farms using machine learning models

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

   Author : Divya Chedayan; Harry Geo Fernandez; [2023]
   Keywords : machine learning; lettuce yield prediction; Regression; SVR; RF; DNN; MAE; MSE; RMSE; R-squared; Adjusted R-squared;

   Abstract : A key challenge for maximizing the world’s food supply is crop yield prediction. In this study, three machine models are used to predict the fresh weight (yield) of lettuce plants that are grown inside indoor farms hydroponically using the vertical farming infrastructure, namely, support vector regressor (SVR), random forest regressor (RFR), and deep neural network (DNN). READ MORE

4. 3. Green Room : A climate controlling grow-box for growing mushrooms and greens.

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Bill Skullman; Gabriella Herlin; [2023]
   Keywords : Mechatronics; Aeroponic farming; Mushroom farming; Photosynthesizing plants - Greens; Ultrasonic atomizer; Mekatronik; Aeroponisk odling; Svampodling; Fotosyntetiserande växter; Ultraljudsluftfuktare;

   Abstract : This report covers a project on a partially automated aeroponic and fungi growing system. The purpose is to evaluate if an enclosed space system can be automated to produce healthy crops of greens and fungi, and investigate how well the system can switch between these two growth modes. READ MORE

5. 4. Assessing the EnvironmentalPerformance of an In-Store VerticalFarming System : Identifying environmental hotspots for an in-store hydroponic vertical farmingsystem, using Life Cycle Assessment

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Axel Karlsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Vertical Farming”; “Life Cycle Assessment; Sweden; Environmental impacts; industrial symbiosis; Urban farming; Vertical Farming; Livscykelanalys; Sverige; Miljöpåverkan; Industriell symbios; Stadsodling;

   Abstract : The world is facing many challenges to be able to ensure food security, such as anincreased food demand coming from an expanding world population andurbanisation, worsened agricultural opportunities from increased land deteriorationand significant environmental impacts coming from the food sector. Thus, there is aneed for new agricultural solutions to meet our needs whilst decreasing impactssimultaneously. READ MORE

6. 5. WASTEWATER REUSE FOR IRRIGATION : Investigation of heavy metals and pharmaceuticals impact on crop irrigation

   University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

   Author : Abusah Paschal; [2023]
   Keywords : treated wastewater; sewage farms; wastewater treatment plant; freshwater; systematic literature review; contaminants; salinity; carbon content; plant yield;

   Abstract : The use of treated wastewater (TWW) for crop irrigation is how many governments are looking to feed their large population due to urbanisation. Here, we outline and analyse the benefits of using TWW and the drawbacks of such practices in line with existing regulations. READ MORE