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The following chapter addresses the principles of farm management information systems, i.e., computational, communication, and algorithmic subsystems, that integrate sensing, actuation, data management and analysis, knowledge of horticultural practices, and decision-making to automate the operation and management of modern orchards and vineyards. Topics include types of data and information, infrastructures, architectures, standardization, data ownership and sharing, and decision support system technologies.
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Kasimati, A., Psiroukis, V., Panoutsopoulos, H., Mouseti, S., Mylonas, N., Fountas, S. (2023). Management Information Systems and Emerging Technologies. In: Vougioukas, S.G., Zhang, Q. (eds) Advanced Automation for Tree Fruit Orchards and Vineyards. Agriculture Automation and Control. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-26941-7_9
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