Industry Day: Maths for Agriculture - Trends and Challenges

THE EVENT

In recent years, the intersection of mathematics and agriculture has emerged as a pivotal domain, offering innovative solutions to address pressing challenges in both environmental, sustainability and economic viability. This event serves as a collaborative platform, bringing together mathematicians, industry experts, and agricultural stakeholders to delve into the multifaceted aspects of this intersection.

PROGRAM

09:00 - 09:30: Reception

09:30 - 11:30: Environmental Panel 

    This panel focuses on leveraging mathematical modeling, data analytics, and computational techniques to tackle environmental issues in agriculture. Discussions will revolve around optimizing resource management, mitigating climate change impacts, enhancing biodiversity, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Key topics include precision agriculture, ecosystem modeling, water management, soil health assessment, and biodiversity conservation strategies.

11:30 - 12:00: Coffee Break

12:00 - 12:30: Discussion

12:30 - 14:00: Lunch break

14:00 - 16:00: Economic Panel 

     Addressing the economic dimensions of agriculture, this panel explores how mathematical approaches can drive efficiency, resilience, and profitability within the agricultural sector. Experts will examine topics such as supply chain optimization, risk management, market forecasting, pricing strategies, investment analysis, and policy evaluation. Emphasis will be placed on bridging theoretical insights with practical applications to enhance competitiveness and foster growth in agricultural enterprises.

16:00 - 17:00: Coffee Break + networking/posters

DATE AND VENUE

Date: 7 June 2024 (Friday)

Venue: Department of Mathematics, University of Coimbra, Room Pedro Nunes (1st floor)

More information:

https://sites.google.com/view/maths4agriculture