DIPOL.ambition
The ambition of the DIPOL project is to validate and demonstrate the use of latest IT solutions aimed at precision agriculture and smart food production and tracing. The focus is on two use cases: vineyard/farm production and food supply chain in Montenegro. We are using a digital farming platform, a supply chain platform, and decision support modules based on machine learning and artificial intelligence.
DIPOL.goals
The project goals are in line with the fact that agriculture is major component of Montenegrin economy and agriculture and agri-food production are main components of Europe’s economy and strategic priorities. The main goals of the project are:
- Performing use case analysis in order to specify system requirements and select test sites to demonstrate digital transformation of agriculture and food supply chain in Montenegro;
- Implementing of precision agriculture pilots by using state-of-the art sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) enabled digital farming platform;
- Implementing of supply chain platform based on digital product identifier with possibility to employ blockchain based technology;
- Research and develop new decision support components based the use of the collected data utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms.
DIPOL.activities
The key activities on the project include:
- System analysis and design specifications for use cases of digital transformation of agriculture production and food supply chain with specific focus on grape and wine production, fruit orchards, and agriculture product tracking and tracing;
- Pilot implementation and execution activities will include system component customization, development of new modules, and system integration;
- Research and development activities to develop new decision support modules that can be integrated into an existing digital farming and/or supply chain platforms;
- Project dissemination and sustainability activities relevant to publications of results, internationalization, mobility and partnership development, and writing new project proposals for international programs.
DIPOL.impact
- Better understanding of the use of state-of-the-art IT technology in order to closely monitor farming conditions;
- Improving awareness of consumers and society with respect to food quality monitoring and traceability;
- Addressing the growing attention of consumers and society with respect to impact of food on health.
