Digital twins in agri-food : Societal and ethical themes and questions for further research

Burg, Simone van der; Kloppenburg, Sanneke; Kok, E.J.; Voort, Mariska van der

doi:10.1080/27685241.2021.1989269

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“…Fixed values: a ij are special norms of resource consumption in agricultural fields. This does not include costs associated with the collection and initial processing of agricultural products; ij a′ are special rates of resource consumption for harvesting and initial processing of agricultural products; c j is a coefficient of demand in units of feed per unit of measurement of the th plot of animal husbandry; υ j is a minimum specific weight of food waste per feed ration per unit of measurement of the j-th plot of animal husbandry; d j is a difference between the maximum and minimum specific weight of food waste in the feed ration per unit of measurement of the j-th plot of animal husbandry; e i is a difference between the total need for feed (taken as a unit) and the sum of the minimum specific weight of certain types of feed in the diet per unit of the th plot of animal husbandry; b i is an amount of the i-th type of resource; p j are marketable products in the j-th plot of animal husbandry [25].…”

Section: A Mathematical Description Of the Structure Of Suburban Agri...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The simulation system is real, and in some cases, due to the complexity of information support, it was verified in a generally accepted and normative database [25]. Based on the presented mathematical description of the digital farm, a linear model of the future digital twin is created after collecting telemetry data from sensors.…”

Section: A Mathematical Description Of the Structure Of Suburban Agri...mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Opportunities and perspectives of the digital twins’ conception: the case in agriculture

Ibrahimov¹,

Rzayeva

Balayev

2023

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The article discusses the means and directions for improving the results of simulation modeling of suburban agriculture and, as a result, the creation of digital twins of farms. Most innovative technologies are still considered new areas for experimentation in agriculture. However, the digital twins being developed for agriculture implement many of the ideas that have already been tested in other industries. The article presents an optimization problem that allows the simulation of suburban agriculture to provide the city with fresh products. Particular attention is paid to modeling the sustainable development of suburban agriculture and the characterization of related data. At the same time, one of the biggest challenges is the need to constantly collect and update expanding data about the object in order to create digital twins. The result of the study is the construction of a simulation modeling system that forms digital twins of suburban crop and livestock production, and the determination of priorities for the selection of relevant data. In order to determine the conditions for realizing opportunities in the transition from suburban farming simulation to digital twins, a general modeling system is presented, consisting of simulation and optimization models, and a set of metrics is selected for the constant collection and updating of the digital twin. The created simulation model was previously worked out by running dozens of different options in the form of sets of initial data, and as a result of the model's operation, the article presents the best (optimal) responses. The necessary steps for the realization of this transition are defined. As a result of the activity of the proposed conceptual system, real-time information, and analytics allows to optimize the performance of the farm

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Section: A Mathematical Description Of the Structure Of Suburban Agri...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: A Mathematical Description Of the Structure Of Suburban Agri...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Opportunities and perspectives of the digital twins’ conception: the case in agriculture

Ibrahimov¹,

Rzayeva

Balayev

2023

EEJET

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“…It provides virtual representations of physical systems during their lifecycle using real-time data from sensors, thereby enhancing decision-making processes. The DT can represent both living and non-living objects, as well as processes that can be analyzed and simulated to interfere with the course of evolution [1]. The use of reliable DTs could be one of the most crucial techniques for monitoring supply chain processes in a real-time.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…A DT is a virtual copy of a physical system, including its environment and processes, that is kept up to date by sharing information between the physical and virtual systems. It is a tool that has a continuous link between its physical and virtual counterparts (the twin) [1,2]. It consists of three components: a digital definition of its counterpart derived from CAD, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), etc.…”

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“…Despite promising advances in the field, DTs are still in their early stages of use in agri-food supply chains [16][17][18]. This is due to issues such as education (which causes management change and knowledge transfer), accurate representation, data quality, costs, intellectual property protection (data ownership concerns, identity assurance methods, and user access control), digital security, and interoperability [19], as well as ethical concerns and potential societal and safety consequences [1].…”

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Analyzing the Implementation of Digital Twins in the Agri-Food Supply Chain

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Background: Digital twins have the potential to significantly improve the efficiency and sustainability of the agri-food supply chain by providing visibility, reducing bottlenecks, planning for contingencies, and improving existing processes and resources. Additionally, they can add value to businesses by lowering costs and boosting customer satisfaction. This study is aimed at responding to common scientific questions on the application of digital twins in the agri-food supply chain, focusing on the benefits, types, integration levels, key elements, implementation steps, and challenges. Methods: This article conducts a systematic literature review of recent works on agri-food supply chain digital twins, using a list of peer-reviewed studies to analyze concepts using precise and well-defined criteria. Thus, 50 papers were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, and descriptive and content-wise analysis was conducted to answer the research questions. Conclusions: The implementation of digital twins has shown promising advancements in addressing global challenges in the agri-food supply chain. Despite encouraging signs of progress in the sector, the real-world application of this solution is still in its early stages. This article intends to provide firms, experts, and researchers with insights into future research directions, implications, and challenges on the topic.

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