Thematic Paper Collection 3 (2025)
Next-Gen Agricultural Engineering
Last Date of Submission: December 15, 2025
FOCUS OF THE COLLECTION
The global agricultural sector faces unprecedented challenges due to climate change, population growth, and resource depletion. To ensure food security and environmental sustainability, innovative advancements in agricultural engineering and technology are critical. This thematic collection explores cutting-edge developments in precision farming, smart irrigation, automation, renewable energy applications, AI-driven agritech, and sustainable post-harvest management. We invite high-quality research on IoT-based farm monitoring, drone technology, bioenergy solutions, climate-resilient crop systems, and policy frameworks for sustainable agriculture in Post-harvest Technology, Soil & Water Conservation, Irrigation Engineering, Agricultural Structures, Climate Change Adaptation and Farm Mechanization. By compiling interdisciplinary studies, this collection aims to bridge the gap between research and practical implementation, fostering efficient and eco-friendly farming practices. Researchers, engineers, agronomists, and policymakers are encouraged to contribute original research, reviews, and case studies to shape the future of agriculture.
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Papers will be assigned DOI numbers and will be available to the viewers under OPEN ACCESS. All the papers published under this special issue will be charged with Rs. 2500/- as article processing charges.
EDITORIAL TEAM
​GUEST EDITOR
Dr. Ganesh Shelke
Assistant Professor, Agricultural Process Engineering
Dr. Annasaheb Shinde College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Maharashtra, India
Dr. Sudama Kakade
Assistant Professor, Agricultural Process Engineering
College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Kashti
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Maharashtra, India
Dr. Pranav Pawase
Assistant Professor, Farm Power & Machinery
Dr. Annasaheb Shinde College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Maharashtra, India
Dr. Jagdish Khurdal
Department of Farm Power & Machinery
College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Kashti
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Maharashtra, India
Dr. Rahul Pachore
Assistant Professor, Irrigation & Drainage Engineering
College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Kashti
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Maharashtra, India
Dr. Rahul Shelar
Research Associate
Dr. Annasaheb Shinde College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Maharashtra, India
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