Sustainable Agriculture: LCA, Remote Sensing & Optimization
Life Cycle Assessment in Agriculture: Leveraging Remote Sensing, Crop Modeling & Input Optimization for Sustainable Practices
About This Course
This 3-day workshop explores sustainable agriculture through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), remote sensing, and input optimization. Participants will learn how to assess environmental impacts, optimize resources, and apply precision agriculture techniques for improved sustainability in farming.
Workshop Structure
Day 1: Introduction to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in Agriculture & Remote Sensing Techniques
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Overview of LCA in Agriculture
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Definition and principles of LCA
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Importance of LCA in sustainable agriculture
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Key stages in LCA (Goal, Inventory, Impact Assessment, Interpretation)
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Case studies on LCA applications in agricultural practices
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Remote Sensing for Agricultural LCA
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Overview of remote sensing techniques and tools
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Types of data (satellite, UAV, ground sensors)
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Applications in crop monitoring and environmental impact analysis
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Remote sensing data analysis for LCA in agriculture
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Day 2: Crop Modeling and Simulation in Agricultural LCA
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Introduction to Crop Modeling
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Types of crop models (growth, yield prediction, climate impact)
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Importance of crop modeling in agricultural decision-making
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Integration of crop models with LCA
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Simulating Agricultural Systems
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Data collection and input parameters for crop models
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Modeling crop growth under varying environmental conditions
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Case studies of crop modeling in agriculture using LCA tools
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Role of crop modeling in optimizing input use
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Day 3: Input Optimization in Agriculture & LCA Integration
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Optimizing Inputs for Sustainable Agriculture
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Inputs in agriculture: Water, fertilizers, pesticides, and labor
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Strategies for minimizing resource use while maintaining crop yields
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Precision agriculture techniques for input optimization
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Integrating Input Optimization with LCA
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How LCA helps identify optimal input scenarios
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Tools and methods for evaluating the sustainability of different agricultural practices
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Case studies of input optimization and their environmental benefits
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Who Should Enrol?
- Professionals, researchers, and students in agriculture, environmental science, and related fields.
- Individuals with a basic understanding of sustainability and agricultural practices.
- No prior experience in LCA or remote sensing required, though beneficial
Important Dates
Registration Ends
09/08/2025
IST 4:30 PM
Workshop Dates
09/08/2025 – 09/10/2025
IST 5:30PM
Meet Your Mentor(s)
Fee Structure
Student Fee
₹2499 | $65
Ph.D. Scholar / Researcher Fee
₹3499 | $75
Academician / Faculty Fee
₹5999 | $95
Industry Professional Fee
₹9999 | $112
What You’ll Gain
- Live & recorded sessions
- e-Certificate upon completion
- Post-workshop query support
- Hands-on learning experience
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