Digital technologies connecting plants, food and people
The Digital Agriculture, Food and Wine (DAFW) group develops and integrates artificial intelligence, advanced sensors, robotics and digital tools to address challenges across agriculture, food, beverages and human responses. Our research connects crop and livestock monitoring with product quality, sensory perception and consumer experiences, extending from Earth-based production to plants and foods for Space.
We combine remote sensing, spectroscopy, electronic noses, computer vision and contactless biometrics with predictive modelling and software development. Working with research and industry partners, we translate complex data into practical tools for monitoring, assessment and decision support.
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Deep and machine learning modelling based on remote sensing for Livestock identification and welfare assessment
Development and application of computer vision techniques coupled with machine and deep learning for identification and assessment of welfare of livestock such as cattle, sheep and pigs as well as prediction of produce quality traits and yield. This also includes deployment of artificial intelligence models using Jetson technology.
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UAV‐based remote sensing and GIS mapping of crops and produce assessment
UAV‐based remote sensing and GIS mapping of processed data for irrigation scheduling, plant water status assessment, nutrient assessment, pest and disease early prediction and smoke contamination.
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Artificial intelligence/machine learning agriculture, food and animal sciences
Machine learning based modelling and artificial intelligence applications for agriculture, food and animal sciences
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Robotics, sensory evaluation/biometrics and machine learning modelling for brewages
Integration of Robotics, sensory analysis of food and brewages with biometrics and machine learning algorithms to understand consumer preferences and quality of food and brewage products.
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Computer application development for agriculture, food and wine sciences
Mobile computer applications development to be used for agriculture, food and wine sciences.
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Advanced analytical platforms for plant physiology, climate change, sensory technologies and robotics
The DAFW group has expertise in the use and maintenance of state-of-the-art instrumentation to obtain direct measurements of plant physiology and through remote sensing.