Advanced Image Collection, Processing, and Analysis in Crop and Livestock Management

Dear Colleagues,

The integration of imaging technology in agriculture has evolved significantly from basic field photography to sophisticated data collection systems. This transformation, driven by advances in computing and image processing, now empowers more precise agricultural practices through Artificial Intelligence (AI). Today, these technologies are essential for advancing crop and livestock management.

This Special Issue, titled "Advanced Image Collection, Processing, and Analysis in Crop and Livestock Management", underscores the value of image-based data in agriculture, providing insights into crop health and livestock management. Furthermore, the integration of AI, particularly through deep learning, is transforming agricultural practices by enabling more precise and informed decision-making. The focus extends to innovative image analysis techniques that enhance crop and soil monitoring, disease detection, and yield predictions through data from sensors and images. It also explores the use of remote sensing for near real-time, comprehensive management integral to digital agriculture. In livestock management, AI-driven image analysis contributes to sophisticated health monitoring and behavioral analytics, enabling strategies such as early illness detection and optimized feeding. The issue further examines the inclusion of RGB, depth, multispectral, and hyperspectral imaging to augment the data quality and utility. Additionally, the value of quick, mobile imaging processes tailored for modern agriculture’s fast-paced needs is highlighted, alongside the role of edge-computing in managing the significant 'digitization footprint' that these advanced imaging technologies bring to agricultural management. Contributions are encouraged to explore the integration of spatial and edge processing AI with web-based applications and visual analytics, aiming to enhance both productivity and sustainability in agriculture.

Dr. Weizhen Liang
Dr. Jingqiu Chen
Guest Editors

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• crop monitoring
• image analysis
• AI
• deep learning
• remote sensing
• digital agriculture
• edge computing