Digital Twins in Agriculture and Forestry: A Review

Digital Twins in Agriculture and Forestry: A Review

2024 | Aristotelis C. Tagarakis, Lefteris Benos, George Kyriakarakos, Simon Pearson, Claus Gron Sorensen, Dionysis Bochtis
The paper "Digital Twins in Agriculture and Forestry: A Review" by Aristotelis C. Tagarakis et al. explores the application and integration of digital twins (DTs) in open-field agriculture, livestock farming, and forestry. The authors review the current state of DTs, focusing on their integration levels, data acquisition methods, technological capabilities, and input/output features. Key aspects examined include the maturity level of DT applications, the means of data acquisition, and the integration of expert knowledge from different stakeholders. The review reveals that while there has been significant progress, challenges remain, particularly in achieving full integration and addressing the dynamic and complex nature of agricultural and forestry environments. The paper suggests a sector-specific definition of DTs to better align with the intricate biotic and abiotic systems in these sectors. It also highlights the growing interest in DTs, with a notable increase in literature over the past two years, and discusses the diverse applications of DTs in crop monitoring, livestock management, and sustainable forestry practices. The authors conclude that while DTs offer substantial benefits, further advancements and tailored approaches are needed to fully realize their potential in these sectors.The paper "Digital Twins in Agriculture and Forestry: A Review" by Aristotelis C. Tagarakis et al. explores the application and integration of digital twins (DTs) in open-field agriculture, livestock farming, and forestry. The authors review the current state of DTs, focusing on their integration levels, data acquisition methods, technological capabilities, and input/output features. Key aspects examined include the maturity level of DT applications, the means of data acquisition, and the integration of expert knowledge from different stakeholders. The review reveals that while there has been significant progress, challenges remain, particularly in achieving full integration and addressing the dynamic and complex nature of agricultural and forestry environments. The paper suggests a sector-specific definition of DTs to better align with the intricate biotic and abiotic systems in these sectors. It also highlights the growing interest in DTs, with a notable increase in literature over the past two years, and discusses the diverse applications of DTs in crop monitoring, livestock management, and sustainable forestry practices. The authors conclude that while DTs offer substantial benefits, further advancements and tailored approaches are needed to fully realize their potential in these sectors.
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