1. From mechanization to autonomy:Mikhail Kostkin, Žiga Vavpotič, M. Fethi Agalar, Blaž Germšek, Sabri Öz, 2026, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: This study examines the transition from conventional agricultural mechanization to autonomous robotic farming through the conceptual lens of the agrocycle, a holistic framework that integrates all agricultural operations across the full production year into a continuous, data-driven system. Rather than evaluating isolated field tasks, the agrocycle treats soil preparation, crop management, plant protection, pruning, and harvesting as interdependent components of a single adaptive operational loop. Within this framework, the performance of the PeK Automotive autonomous robotic platform (Slopehelper agrosystem) is empirically compared with a conventional tractor–implement system under comparable field conditions. Field experiments were conducted in temperate Central European vineyard and orchard systems, combining quantitative indicators—such as energy consumption, operational time, positional precision, soil compaction, and CO₂ emissions—with system-level indices including Operational Efficiency, Continuity, and System Resilience. Results demonstrate that the autonomous system achieved up to a 96% reduction in energy consumption per hectare, a 72% decrease in soil compaction, and the complete elimination of local CO₂ emissions. Despite slightly longer task durations in some operations, overall agrocycle feasibility and cost efficiency improved by more than threefold due to the absence of labor costs, optimized energy use, and uninterrupted autonomous operation. Beyond performance gains, the findings highlight a fundamental shift in agricultural systems logic. Autonomy, when embedded within the agrocycle framework, transforms farming from task-based mechanization toward a cyber-physical, self-optimizing production system aligned with the principles of Agriculture 5.0. The study concludes that the agrocycle represents both a practical and conceptual pathway toward resilient, subsidy-independent, and climate-resilient agricultural production, demonstrating that the move from mechanization to autonomy is not merely a technological substitution but a systemic transformation of modern agriculture.
Ključne besede: autonomous agriculture, agrocycle, agricultural robotics, digital twin farming, sustainable farming systems, precision agriculture, soil compaction, energy efficiency, robotic field operations
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2. Potential of plant-based agents as next-generation plant growth-promotors and green bactericides against Pseudomonas savastanoi pv. savastanoiLaura Košćak, Janja Lamovšek, Edyta Đermić, Sara Godena, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: antimicrobials, carvacrol, essential oils, olive knot disease, phytotoxicity, plant growth stimulation, sustainable agriculture, Croatia
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3. Assessing effects of soil fungal bioinocula on aboveground arthropod pests and beneficials in strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) fieldsMorgane Ourry, Igor Nekrep, Nika Cvelbar Weber, Špela Modic, Eva Praprotnik, Hans-Josef Schroers, Primož Žigon, Nicolai Vitt Meyling, 2026, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: agroecosystem, biological control, entomopathogenic fungi, integrated pest management (IPM), insect, organic production, sustainable agriculture, agroecology
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4. A perspective on the potential of using marine organic fertilizers for the sustainable management of coastal ecosystem servicesIraj Emadodin, Thorsten Reinsch, Ana Rotter, Martina Orlando-Bonaca, Friedhelm Taube, Jamileh Javidpour, 2020, pregledni znanstveni članek Povzetek: Agricultural production is predicted to double during the next century. To ensure food security in response to global population growth is a challenge and will require strategies that mitigate associated environmental damage in ways consistent with United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. One possible approach is to utilize organic fertilizers from marine sources to improve soil structure by enhancing activities of soil organisms and restoring essential plant nutrients to the soil. Here we identify opportunities to develop organic fertilizers from two types of materials of marine origin: seagrass wrack and jellyfish biomass. Seagrass wrack often occurs as undesirable waste material on beaches. In many coastal areas around the world jellyfish bloom presents a nuisance because of negative impacts on marine ecosystem productivity. Several investigations have reported that organic fertilizers produced from seagrass and jellyfish could enhance coastal ecosystem services by reducing pollution, and by improving soil health and quality. Recent research indicates that seagrass litter improves soil water holding capacity and the nutritional value of crops; moreover, it can be used as multi-functional fertilizer, due to its content of valuable macro- and microelements. The application of jellyfish fertilizer increases soil contents of organic matter, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium and enhances the growth and survival of seedlings significantly. In this overview we describe novel approaches regarding the utilization of seagrass and jellyfish as sources of fertilizer, and experimental studies on the influences of marine organic fertilizers on soil restoration, and implications for coastal management.
Ključne besede: seagrass, jellyfish, soil ecosystem, sustainable agriculture, soil fertility, blue economy
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5. Bio-solution for global sand crisis and sustainable organic agriculture in desert statesDarina Štyriaková, Iveta Štyriakova, Jaroslav Šuba, Felix Föhre, 2022, objavljeni znanstveni prispevek na konferenci Povzetek: Sand is an important component of many everyday items, and currently sand is the second most extracted resource on earth after water, but it is not sustainable: we are running out of sand! The black market is booming, and the sand mafia is mining sand at any price. Desert sand is unusable, even Dubai must import it. The smooth surface and iron impurities prevent its industrial use. In this study, bacteria in the bioleaching test attacked the surface of the mineral grains and dissolved impurities including iron through organic acids. Furthermore, the liquid residue containing dissolved iron, organic acids and bacteria stimulated the growth plant what can be a valuable biofertilizer and biostimulant for organic agriculture. Desert states have fertility problems. Despite this, Qatar, for example, is aiming for self-sufficiency in vegetables “in five years”. Results showed that bioleaching combined with magnetic separation resulted in iron removal of 73.23%. The sand after treatment can be suitable to produce clear flat glass, coloured container glass, insulating glass fibres or ceramics. The integrated technology based ecological study revealed overall as utilization potential of the desert sand and the liquid residue could support glass and food production in desert states.
Ključne besede: materials, sand, bioleaching, sustainable organic agriculture, desert states
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