{"id":4,"date":"2021-01-21T14:13:23","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T14:13:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2026-07-15T09:45:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T09:45:16","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"907\" src=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AFIL-logo-02-1024x907.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1628\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.1290085473675369;width:370px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AFIL-logo-02-1024x907.png 1024w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AFIL-logo-02-300x266.png 300w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AFIL-logo-02-768x680.png 768w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AFIL-logo-02.png 1334w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Laboratory for Agro-Forestry Innovations<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>AFI-Lab<\/strong> promotes the technological transfer of innovations in the production biosystems of agricultural and forestry contexts, as well as agro-industrial ones. All with particular regard to the specificities of mountain contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Agricultural and forestry engineering is an interdisciplinary field that applies engineering principles and technologies to agricultural production and processing. It integrates typical aspects of engineering (mechanical, civil, electrical, chemical and ICT) with an in-depth knowledge of agricultural and forestry systems, linked to the natural, economic and social environment in which they are located. The main topics covered in AFILab are related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Assessments of agricultural systems and agri-food supply chains:<\/strong> use of standardized methodologies and proposal of new methodologies and performance indicators to identify more economically and environmentally sustainable design and management solutions.\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Agricultural machinery and equipment:<\/strong> design, testing and improvement of tools and systems used in planting, maintenance, harvesting and processing of crops, forestry and livestock, including electrification of stationary and field agricultural processes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Agricultural structures:<\/strong> design of rural structures, with related management plans, such as barns, silos, stables, greenhouses and warehouses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Environmental sustainability: <\/strong>creation of systems that reduce environmental impact, such as waste management and the use of renewable energy in agriculture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Precision agriculture: <\/strong>use of sensors, GPS, and data analytics to optimize agricultural practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Smart agriculture:<\/strong> using ICT tools, such as data mining, machine learning and AI to create so-called &#8220;digital twins&#8221;.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>JULY 2026<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>CEREALP at the 3rd International Symposium on Work in Agriculture (ISWA) in Zollikofen, Switzerland<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Activities and preliminary results of the project CEREALP were presented at ISWA 2026 in front of more than 250 participants from all over the world. The complex topic of work in agriculture was discussed from many different angles: Health and safety, quality of work, knowledge, skills, education, attractiveness of work. CEREALP experiences contributed to the discussion of how technologies, more specifically retrofit-mechanization, is diversifying rural labor developments. Our experiences from the mountain cereal niche market caused a lot of interest and feedback.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter is-style-rectangular\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(1866 \/ 759)\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1866\" height=\"759\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1924\" data-id=\"1924\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1866 \/ 759\" src=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iswa2026.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iswa2026.jpg 1866w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iswa2026-300x122.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iswa2026-1024x417.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iswa2026-768x312.jpg 768w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iswa2026-1536x625.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1866px) 100vw, 1866px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter is-style-rectangular\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(1600 \/ 900)\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1885\" data-id=\"1885\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1600 \/ 900\" src=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-27-at-20.49.37-2.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-27-at-20.49.37-2.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-27-at-20.49.37-2-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-27-at-20.49.37-2-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-27-at-20.49.37-2-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-27-at-20.49.37-2-1536x864.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1903\" data-id=\"1903\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 578\" src=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lina_cigr.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lina_cigr.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lina_cigr-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lina_cigr-768x434.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1900\" data-id=\"1900\" data-aspect-ratio=\"800 \/ 600\" src=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/max_cigr.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/max_cigr.jpg 800w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/max_cigr-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/max_cigr-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1901\" data-id=\"1901\" data-aspect-ratio=\"2560 \/ 1920\" src=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gohar_cigr-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gohar_cigr-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gohar_cigr-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gohar_cigr-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gohar_cigr-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gohar_cigr-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gohar_cigr-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>JUNE 2026<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>AFILab Participation in the Joint CIGR\u2013EurAgEng World Congress 2026 in Turin<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From 24 to 26 June 2026 at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polito.it\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.polito.it\/\">Polytechnic University of Turin<\/a>, over 750 researchers and practitioners from more than 60 countries took part in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigr-eurageng-2026.org\/homepage\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cigr-eurageng-2026.org\/homepage\/\">Joint CIGR\u2013EurAgEng World Congress 2026<\/a>, a global congress organised by CIGR \u2013 the International Commission of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering \u2013 and EurAgEng \u2013 the European Society of Agricultural Engineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the more than 600 scientific papers focusing on artificial intelligence, precision agriculture, water management, robotics, bioenergy and sustainability, the AFIL team was here to present the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shifting From Chemical To Physical Phytosanitary Treatments: Preliminary Perspectives And Integrated LCA-MCA Decision Support Methodology (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.unibz.it\/it\/faculties\/agricultural-environmental-food-sciences\/academic-staff\/person\/48345-pasqualina-gloria-sacco\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.unibz.it\/it\/faculties\/agricultural-environmental-food-sciences\/academic-staff\/person\/48345-pasqualina-gloria-sacco\">Dr. Sacco<\/a>)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital Twins for Solar Barn Dryers: A BIM-Driven Parametric Framework for Airflow, Energy, and Cost Optimization (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.unibz.it\/it\/faculties\/agricultural-environmental-food-sciences\/academic-staff\/person\/51418-massimiliano-schiavo\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.unibz.it\/it\/faculties\/agricultural-environmental-food-sciences\/academic-staff\/person\/51418-massimiliano-schiavo\">Dr. Schiavo<\/a>)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GIS-Based Field Stability Assessment for Mountain Machinery Using Rotating &amp; Tilting Ring-Derived Stability Maps (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.unibz.it\/en\/faculties\/agricultural-environmental-food-sciences\/phd-mountain-environment-agriculture\/phd-students-mea\/phd\/54342-gohar-gulshan-mahmood\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.unibz.it\/en\/faculties\/agricultural-environmental-food-sciences\/phd-mountain-environment-agriculture\/phd-students-mea\/phd\/54342-gohar-gulshan-mahmood\">Dr. Mahmood<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>JUNE 2026<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Visit of CEREALP partners<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On 23 June 2026, AFI-Lab staff visited GEIER S.r.l. in Marlengo (BZ) and the BGO (B\u00fcrgergenossenschaft Obervinschgau) in Naturno (BZ), both of which were busy with the final preparations of prototype machinery for the forthcoming cereal harvest in mountainous areas. CEREALP partners were updated on modifications made to the machinery and discussed them with the persons in charge from the two organizations. The AFI Lab will document and test the machines\u2019 performance during the forthcoming harvest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter is-style-rectangular\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"753\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1876\" data-id=\"1876\" src=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/geier.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/geier.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/geier-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/geier-768x578.jpg 768w\" 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https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5-1-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5-1-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5-1-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5-1-1536x1156.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5-1-2048x1541.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1233\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1847\" data-id=\"1847\" data-aspect-ratio=\"2560 \/ 1233\" src=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6-1-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6-1-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6-1-1024x493.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6-1-768x370.jpg 768w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6-1-1536x740.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6-1-2048x986.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>JUNE 2026<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Students\u2019 Excursion to Arvatec Srl and MOONDINO Field Demonstration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On <strong>8 June 2026<\/strong>, students of the <strong>Smart Agricultural Technologies<\/strong> course of the <strong>Master\u2019s Degree in Smart Sustainable Agricultural Systems in Mountain Areas<\/strong> at unibz, together with Prof. Mazzetto, Dr. Sacco, and the AFI-Lab staff, had the opportunity to explore topics related to innovative solutions for precision agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The visit allowed participants to learn more about one of the first companies operating in this sector in Italy, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arvatec.it\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.arvatec.it\/\">Arvatec S.r.l<\/a>.<\/strong> in Rescaldina, Milan, and to meet the managers of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cascinacattabrega.it\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cascinacattabrega.it\/\">Cascina Cattabrega<\/a><\/strong> in Gaggiano, Milan. During the visit, students and researchers exchanged views on innovative agricultural solutions and observed the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arvatec.it\/prodotti\/arvatec\/moondino\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.arvatec.it\/prodotti\/arvatec\/moondino\/\">Moondino robot<\/a><\/strong>, produced by Arvatech, working in a rice field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AFI-Lab sincerely thanks <strong>Arvatec<\/strong> and <strong>Cascina Cattabrega<\/strong> for their availability and for the detailed information provided during the visit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>JUNE 2026<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Students\u2019 Excursion to Forst Brewery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students from the courses <strong>40205 Food Technology \/ Lebensmitteltechnologie<\/strong> and <strong>43081\/40205 \u2013 Macchine e sistemi produttivi per l&#8217;industria agroalimentare<\/strong> visited <strong>Forst Brewery<\/strong> on <strong>5 June 2026<\/strong> as part of an academic excursion organized by <strong>AFILab<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The visit offered students the opportunity to observe industrial-scale beer production processes and gain practical insights into food technology, processing systems, and machinery used in the agro-food industry. The excursion provided a valuable connection between classroom learning and real-world applications in beverage production.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1B3F7844-80AA-4272-A075-B7E12F20B87C_1_201_a-1024x679.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1B3F7844-80AA-4272-A075-B7E12F20B87C_1_201_a-1024x679.png 1024w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1B3F7844-80AA-4272-A075-B7E12F20B87C_1_201_a-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1B3F7844-80AA-4272-A075-B7E12F20B87C_1_201_a-768x509.png 768w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1B3F7844-80AA-4272-A075-B7E12F20B87C_1_201_a.png 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"718\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MATEE.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MATEE.png 718w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MATEE-300x262.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>MAY 2026<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Kickoff Meeting of the MATEE<\/strong> project<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On May 22, 2026, the kickoff meeting of the MATEE project (Multifunctional Agricultural Tractor Energy Extender), funded under the INAIL BRiC 2025 programme, took place. The meeting marked the official start of the research activities and collaboration among the project partners.<br>Over the course of the project, the <strong>AFILab of unibz<\/strong>, together with<strong> Sapienza University of Rome<\/strong> (coordinator), the <strong>University of Tuscia<\/strong>, the <strong>University of Bologna<\/strong>, the <strong>University of Pisa<\/strong>, and <strong>INAIL<\/strong>, will be engaged in the study and development of a prototype multifunctional towed agricultural machine.<br>This solution will be equipped with photovoltaic panels mounted on retractable or telescopic structures, in order to ensure adequate energy production and storage capacity to support the electric agricultural tractor with which it will be coupled. The machine will therefore act as a field-side energy hub and will also be equipped with an implement carrier system, enabling it to perform agricultural operations while being towed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>APRIL 2026<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PhD Defense of Lorenzo Becce at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On <strong>April 27, 2026<\/strong>, at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, doctoral candidate <strong>Lorenzo Becce<\/strong> from the AgroForestry Innovation LAB successfully defended his PhD thesis (PhD Programme in Advanced Systems Engineering \u2013 38th cycle), entitled:<br><strong>\u201cAdvanced evaluation of the performance of sprayer machines for tree crops in controlled environments for future certification procedures\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evaluation Committee:<br>Prof. Ester Foppa Pedretti (Polytechnic University of Marche)<br>Prof. Rino Gubiani (University of Udine)<br>Prof. Guido Orzes (Free University of Bozen-Bolzano)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supervisors:<br>Prof. Fabrizio Mazzetto<br>Prof. Renato Vidoni<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congratulations to him on this achievement, and best wishes for a successful career ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"771\" src=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Lorenzo_defence-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Lorenzo_defence-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Lorenzo_defence-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Lorenzo_defence-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Lorenzo_defence-1536x1156.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Lorenzo_defence-2048x1542.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1334\" height=\"1182\" src=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AFIL-logo-02.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AFIL-logo-02.png 1334w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AFIL-logo-02-300x266.png 300w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AFIL-logo-02-1024x907.png 1024w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AFIL-logo-02-768x680.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1334px) 100vw, 1334px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>APRIL 2026<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>LW-ROPS Project Kickoff Meeting<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The kickoff meeting of the LW-ROPS project took place on <strong>April 21, 2026<\/strong>. The project is funded under the <strong>INAIL BRiC 2025 program<\/strong>, and the meeting marked the official start of research activities and collaboration among the project partners.<br>Over the course of the project, the AFILab laboratory at unibz, together with partners from the <strong>University of Tuscia<\/strong> (project coordinator), <strong>Sapienza University of Rome, the University of Milan, and INAIL<\/strong>, will work on the study and development of lightweight ROPS protective structures for self-propelled agricultural machines with a mass below 400 kg. The main objective of the initiative is to help bridge the current regulatory and technical gap related to the safety of this specific category of vehicles, promoting innovative solutions that ensure an adequate level of operator protection without compromising machine performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>APRIL 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>CEREALP at the symposium \u201cInnovations in the Alpine Region\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The results of the EU INTERREG project CEREALP were presented at the symposium \u201cInnovations in the Alpine Region\u201d. The Swiss partners in the project, Erlebniswelt Roggen Erschmatt (ERE), presented a retrofit solution for a combine harvester developed within the project, based on the Metrac H4. The presentations met with keen interest from representatives of industry, research and end-users. Small-scale niche solutions for mechanisation in mountainous areas received a great deal of attention this year. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agroscope.admin.ch\/agroscope\/de\/home\/aktuell\/veranstaltungen\/feldkirchtagung.html\">Fachtagung Innovationen im Alpenraum<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"737\" src=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Kundl_EREsmall-1024x737.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Kundl_EREsmall-1024x737.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Kundl_EREsmall-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Kundl_EREsmall-768x553.jpg 768w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Kundl_EREsmall.jpg 1390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>MAR 2026<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Successful PhD Defense of Ayesha Ali at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On March 26, 2026, at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, PhD candidate <strong>Ayesha Ali<\/strong> from the AgroForestry Innovation LAB successfully defended her doctoral thesis for the award of the PhD degree:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cDEVELOPMENT OF SENSING SOLUTIONS FOR EVALUATION OF DEPOSITED PESTICIDES IN FRUITS\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Evaluation Committee:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7 Prof. Domenico Pessina (University of Milan)<br>\u00b7 Dr. Sandro Liberatori (FAO\/UN)<br>\u00b7 Prof. Youri Pii (Free University of Bozen-Bolzano)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Supervisors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7 Prof. Fabrizio Mazzetto<br>\u00b7 Prof. Andreas Georg Gronauer<br>\u00b7 Dr. Giovanni Carabin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We congratulate her on this achievement and wish her a successful career!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"771\" src=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Ayesha_Defence-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Ayesha_Defence-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Ayesha_Defence-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Ayesha_Defence-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Ayesha_Defence-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Ayesha_Defence.jpg 2040w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2040\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PHOTO-2026-03-26-15-02-24.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PHOTO-2026-03-26-15-02-24.jpg 2040w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PHOTO-2026-03-26-15-02-24-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PHOTO-2026-03-26-15-02-24-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PHOTO-2026-03-26-15-02-24-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PHOTO-2026-03-26-15-02-24-1536x1157.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2040px) 100vw, 2040px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>MAR 2026<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Visit of FEDERUNACOMA Representatives to the AFI-LAB<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On <strong>March 25, 2026<\/strong>, Eng. Domenico Papaleo and Eng. Lorenzo Iuliano from the technical service of <strong>FEDERUNACOMA<\/strong> \u2013 which brings together the associations of Italian manufacturers of systems and digital technologies for agricultural machinery and production (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agridigitalit.it\/en\/index.php\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.agridigitalit.it\/en\/index.php\">Agridigital<\/a>), irrigation systems (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.assoidrotech.it\/en\/index.php\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.assoidrotech.it\/en\/index.php\">Assoidrotech<\/a>), operating agricultural machines (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.assomao.it\/en\/index.php\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.assomao.it\/en\/index.php\">Assomao<\/a>), self-propelled operating agricultural machines (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.assomase.it\/en\/index.php\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.assomase.it\/en\/index.php\">Assomase<\/a>), tractors (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.assotrattori.it\/en\/index.php\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.assotrattori.it\/en\/index.php\">Assotrattori<\/a>), components for the various represented sectors (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.comacomp.it\/en\/index.php\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.comacomp.it\/en\/index.php\">Comacomp<\/a>), and gardening machines (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.comagarden.it\/en\/index.php\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.comagarden.it\/en\/index.php\">Comagarden<\/a>) \u2013 visited the AFI-LAB of the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prof. Mazzetto and Prof. Gronauer, together with their collaborators, illustrated in detail the different activities, focusing on those of particular interest for machinery manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of the visit, the FEDERUNACOMA representatives considered the testing offer to be of clear interest for their members, given the presented technical facilities and the specific expertise of the staff.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MAR 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Seminar at South Tyrol farmer association<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On&nbsp;<strong>10 March 2026<\/strong>, Fabrizio Mazzetto and Roberto Limongelli spoke in the training and professional development course for distributors of plant protection products and consultants organised by the Autonomous Province of Bolzano held at S\u00fcdtiroler Bauernbund in Bolzano, about \u2018What are the prospects for treatments with agrochemicals \/ Evolution of the regulatory framework and technologies for limiting environmental impact\u2019. The meeting was attended by about 40 operators in the sector, including farmers, consultants and technical assistance experts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/copertina-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/copertina-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/copertina-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/copertina-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/copertina-1.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"593\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/News-Convegno-Ozono-Bologna-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/News-Convegno-Ozono-Bologna-1.jpg 593w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/News-Convegno-Ozono-Bologna-1-300x296.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 593px) 100vw, 593px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FEB 2026<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Participation in the conference &#8220;INNOVATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE AGRONOMIC TECHNIQUES. Ozone as a tool for reducing impacts in agriculture<\/strong><\/strong>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>On <strong>23 February 2026<\/strong>, Pasqualina Sacco and Fabrizio Mazzetto contributed with the report <strong>\u2018Multi-criteria assessments for alternatives to chemical treatments in orchards and vineyards: what prospects for ozone\u2019<\/strong> to the conference organized by the National Academy of Agriculture and the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Hunting and Fishing of the Emilia-Romagna Region. The day was an interesting opportunity to exchange experiences and perspectives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FEB 2026<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>4<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;CERALP Project meeting at&nbsp;AFI-Lab<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AFI-Lab will host the <strong>4th CEREALP Project Meeting<\/strong>, gathering partners from Switzerland and South Tyrol. The meeting will discuss advancements in the design and testing of mechanical solutions for cereal harvesting in mountainous regions. The core objective of CEREALP is to develop and test innovative technologies that enable efficient cereal harvesting on steep and challenging terrains.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/BCS-oat_web-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/BCS-oat_web-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/BCS-oat_web-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/BCS-oat_web-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/BCS-oat_web.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"771\" src=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AgriAlp2025_guided-tours-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AgriAlp2025_guided-tours-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AgriAlp2025_guided-tours-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AgriAlp2025_guided-tours-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AgriAlp2025_guided-tours-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AgriAlp2025_guided-tours.jpg 2040w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NOV 2025<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Guided tours through the AFI-Lab for visitors of AgriAlp 2025<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>AFI-Lab has participated in the official program of the AgriAlp fair. visitors and exhibitors tours were guided through the lab.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>OCT 2025<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Verband Deutscher Ingenieure (VDI), annual meeting at unibz<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several sections of the VDI related to agriculture held their annual meeting at unibz and visited the AFILab.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>SEP 2025<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Visit of the CDU political group in the Thuringian Parliament<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A delegation from the currently governing CDU faction of the Thuringian state parliament, Germany, visited AFILab.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2025-2026<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Joint lifelong learning course of Unibz and Suedtiroler Bauernbund about &#8220;Digitalisierung und KI in der Landwirtschaft&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mein.sbb.it\/Weiterbildung\/KurseUebersicht\/KursAusgaben?KursGruppenID=25741\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mein.sbb.it\/Weiterbildung\/KurseUebersicht\/KursAusgaben?KursGruppenID=25741\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>MORE INFO \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Laboratory for Agro-Forestry Innovations The AFI-Lab promotes the technological transfer of innovations in the production biosystems of agricultural and forestry contexts, as well as agro-industrial ones. All with particular regard to the specificities of mountain contexts. Agricultural and forestry engineering is an interdisciplinary field that applies engineering principles and technologies to agricultural production and processing. It integrates typical aspects of engineering (mechanical, civil, electrical, chemical and ICT) with an in-depth knowledge of agricultural and forestry systems, linked to the natural, economic and social environment in which they are located. The main topics covered in AFILab are related to: JULY 2026 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4"}],"version-history":[{"count":180,"href":"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1925,"href":"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4\/revisions\/1925"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/afilab.groups.unibz.it\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}