Agrotechnology

Agrotechnology
Department of Agricultural Sciences
University of Helsinki

Organisation type: 
University
Country: 
Finland
Description: 

Expertise: The mission of Agrotechnology is the discovery and dissemination of knowledge related to agricultural engineering and environmental engineering in agriculture. The department utilizes its expertise in the field of agricultural production systems, automation and modelling of production, environmental questions of agricultural production and animal welfare. With respect to Agrotechnology, the main research areas are:

Agricultural engineering
o Measuring techniques
o ICT in agricultural production
o Energy and bioenergy in agriculture
Environmental questions of agricultural production

Facility: - Laboratories
- Test fields and dairy cattle house instrumented with data collection

Priority: � Agriculture and energy
� Automation and modelling of agricultural production
� Environment and plant production
� Animal welfare and health