Mechanization and Technologies for Agriculture

To learn the general criteria and analytical tools underlying the selection of agricultural machinery and plants, according to the specific needs of the farm. To know how to apply quantitative methodologies of technical-economic analysis of mechanization.
Develop a general knowledge of the technological aspects and the operative characteristics of the information and electronic systems used in agricultural machinery and precision farming.

Know and apply the technical criteria for selecting and sizing fleets of agricultural machines.
Ability to use quantitative models of technical-economic analysis for mechanization choices.
Understanding the role of new technologies in agriculture and knowing how to choose advanced systems for precision agriculture knowing their main limitations and operational advantages.
To recognize and evaluate the functionalities of the different components of farm information systems.
Know and use in a critical way the positioning, sensing and automation systems adopted for farm operations.