Workshop on Digital Sustainable Agriculture

Harnessing Robotics and IoT to Enable Farmers for a Sustainable Future

Welcome to the Workshop on Digital Sustainable Agriculture - "Harnessing Robotics and IoT to Enable Farmers for a Sustainable Future" organized by the NCRA-Agricultural Robotics Lab. Join us for a transformative 3-day training event, where we aim to disseminate the latest research and advancements in precision agriculture using robotics, digital systems, and IoT. This workshop will focus on the integration of robotics, multi-spectral sensing, and IoT in precision agriculture for enhanced efficiency and sustainability.

The Workshop on Digital Sustainable Agriculture offers a unique opportunity to experience valuable hands-on activities and gain insights from the extensive expertise developed at the NCRA-Agricultural Robotics Lab. We encourage students, research associates, and professionals in the fields of robotics, digital agriculture, IoT, and related disciplines to participate and share their knowledge.

 

Workshop Plan and Content:

Day 1
TimeDescriptionPresenterVenue
1400 - 1500Introduction to NARL, and the WorkshopDr. Hassan JaleelDean's Office Smart Lab, 4th Floor, SBASSE
1500 - 1600Sensors for Agriculture: Multispectral Imagery, and Soil SensorsMs. Rida Zainab
1600 - 1700Robotics for Agriculture: Drones and 3D MappingMr. Hassan Nawaz
    
Day 2
TimeDescriptionPresenterVenue
0945 - 1000Assembly Outside SBASSE Outside SBASSE
1000 - 1300Visit and Hand on Activities and LUMS Digital Sustainable Agriculture Field 
-Field Visit to LUMS Digital Sustainable Agricultural Field
-Drone Flight and Field Scans
-Field Activities Related to Various IoT Sensors, Including Soil Moisture Sensors and Time Domain Reflectometry		Faculty, Research Team, and support staffLUMS Digital Sustainable Agriculture Field
1300 - 1400Lunch Break  
1400 - 1500Hands-On Activity: Monitoring Plant Health and Phenotyping
-Calculation of Vegetation Indices
-Chlorophyll Content
-Canopy Temperature
-Water Index
-Plant Density and Greenness		Hassan Nawaz/Rida ZainabControl Lab, 2nd Floor, SBASSE
1600 - 1630Presentation on Crop Classification, Use cases of Remote sensing, AI, Edge AI and IoT etc.Dr. Murtaza TajDean's Office Smart Lab, 4th Floor, SBASSE
1630 - 1700Presentation on Crop Disease Detection, applications of remote sensing in forestryDr. Mian M. AwaisDean's Office Smart Lab, 4th Floor, SBASSE
    
Day 3
TimeDescriptionPresenterVenue
1000 - 1045The Science and Engineering Behind Setting Up Precision Irrigation Advisory Service.Dr. Abubakr MuhammadDean's Office Smart Lab, 4th Floor, SBASSE
1045 - 1105Presentation: Sensors for Irrigation, Canopy Temperature Sensing, and Digital AWD TubesMr. Adil Masood
1105 - 1130Presentation: IoT Based Solutions Ecosystem, Opportunities for Digital Agriculture, and Compliance with Local LawsMs. Mishal Fatima
1130 - 1300Hands-On Activity: Making Digital Agriculture Sensors using LoRaWANMishal Fatima, Ali Akbar
1300 - 1400Lunch Break  
1400 - 1500Presentation: Ethanol-mediated survival strategy against drought stress in plantsDr. Khurram BashirDean's Office Smart Lab, 4th Floor, SBASSE
15000- 1630 Focus Group: Identifying gaps and opportunities for Digital and Precision agricultureDr. Abubakr Muhammad/Dr. Hassan Jaleel
1500 - 1600Closing Session and Certificate Distribution Ceremony 

 

Requirements from Participants:

  • Personal Laptops: To ensure a smooth and productive workshop, we kindly request all participants to bring their own laptops. 
  • Personal Umbrellas: On Day 2, we will be having a field visit to the LUMS Digital Sustainable Agriculture facility, which is an agricultural facility within LUMS. We advise everyone to bring umbrellas to stay prepared for any weather changes and protection against the sunlight.

 

Workshop Organizers:

The NCRA-Agricultural Robotics Lab is dedicated to advancing research in agricultural robotics and harnessing the potential of digital technology and IoT to revolutionize sustainable farming practices. Our team of experts is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment during the workshop and providing valuable insights into the future of precision agriculture.

The Workshop on Digital Sustainable Agriculture is organized by the esteemed team of researchers from the NCRA-Agricultural Robotics Lab:

  • Dr. Hassan Jaleel
    Co-PI, NCRA-Agricultural Robotics Lab
  • Dr. Abubakr Muhammad
    PI, NCRA-Agricultural Robotics Lab
  • Dr. Mian Muhammad Awais
    Co-PI, NCRA-Agricultural Robotics Lab
  • Dr. Murtaza Taj
    Co-PI, NCRA-Agricultural Robotics Lab

 

Registration and Payment:

To register for the Workshop, please click here.

Registration Fee:

  • Students: 5000 PKR
  • Professionals: 10,000 PKR

Groups of 5 or more participants are eligible for a 20% discount on the total registration fee.
LUMS Students, Alumni, and Staff can avail a 50% discount on the registration fee.

Payments can be made through the following methods:

  • Bank Transfer
  • EasyPaisa
  • Cash on spot

For online payments and further inquiries, please contact Mr. Ali Akbar at a.abbas@lums.edu.pk.
Note:
As the event has limited seats available, we highly recommend confirming your place by making an online payment in advance. 

 

We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting event.

 

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