3^rdInternational Conference On Agricultural Engineering and Food Security

Agriculture was the key development in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that nurtured the development of civilization. Agribusiness is the business of agricultural production. Within the agriculture industry, "agribusiness" is used simply as a portmanteau of agriculture and business, referring to the range of activities and disciplines encompassed by modern food production.

Organic farming is an alternate agricultural system that originated early within the twentieth century in reaction to quickly dynamic farming practices. Organic farming continues to be developed by numerous organic agriculture organizations nowadays. It depends on fertilizers of organic origin like compost manure, manure, and bone meal and places emphasis on techniques like crop rotation and companion planting. Biological pest management, mixed cropping and also the fostering of insect predators square measure inspired. In general, organic standards are designed to permit the utilization of naturally occurring substances whereas prohibiting or strictly limiting artificial substances. for example, present pesticides like pyrethrin and insect powder are permissible, whereas artificial fertilizers and pesticides are typically prohibited. artificial substances that are allowed embrace, for instance, copper sulfate, elemental sulfur and Ivermectin. Genetically changed organisms, nanomaterial’s, human biodegradable pollution sludge, plant growth regulators, hormones, and antibiotic use in livestock agriculture are prohibited. Reasons for advocation of organic farming embrace real or perceived advantages in property, openness, autonomy, autonomy/independence, health, food security, and food safety, though the match between perception and reality is frequently challenged.

Agricultural Biotechnology is the combination of scientific tools and techniques including genetic engineering, molecular markers, molecular diagnostics, vaccines, and tissue culture to modify agricultural productivity, quality, diversity and species protection. Agricultural Biotechnology is developed to cope up with current challenges which are usually cannot be solved by traditional practices. Agricultural Biotechnology also helps in climate adaptation, stress management and disease management. Biotechnology has introduced modern technologies to deal with the global food crisis.

Intensive animal farming or industrial livestock production, also colloquially known as factory farming, is a production approach towards farm animals in order to maximize production output, while minimizing production costs. Animal Science is described as "studying the biology of animals that are under the control of humankind." It can also be described as the production and management of farm animals

A fertilizer is any material of natural or synthetic origin that is applied to soils or to plants tissues to supply one or more plant nutrients essential to the growth of plants. Fertilizers enhance the growth of plants. This goal is met in two ways, the traditional one being additives that provide nutrients. The second mode by which some fertilizers act is to enhance the effectiveness of the soil by modifying its water retention and aeration. Pesticides are substances meant for attracting, seducing, and then destroying, or mitigating any pest. They are a class of biocide. The most common use of pesticides is as plant protection products (also known as crop protection products), which in general protect plants from damaging influences such as weeds, plant diseases or insects. This use of pesticides is so common that the term pesticide is often treated as synonymous with plant protection product, although it is, in fact, a broader term, as pesticides are also used for non-agricultural purposes.

Aquaculture is the farming of fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic plants, algae, and other aquatic organisms. Aquaculture involves cultivating freshwater and saltwater populations under controlled conditions, and can be contrasted with commercial fishing, which is the harvesting of wild fish. It is less commonly spelled aquiculture and is also known as aquafarming. Mari culture refers to aquaculture practiced in marine environments and in underwater habitats.

The mechanization of farming practices throughout the world has revolutionized food production, enabling it to maintain pace with population growth. Agricultural mechanization has involved the partial or full replacement of human energy and animal-powered equipment by engine-driven equipment. The entire history of agriculture contains many examples of the use of tools, such as the hoe and the plough. But the ongoing integration of machines since the Industrial Revolution has allowed farming to become much less labour-intensive.

The meaning of nanofood is that nanotechnology methods or apparatuses are utilized amid development, creation, preparing, or bundling of the nourishment. It doesn't mean molecularly adjusted sustenance or nourishment created by nanomachines. Nanotechnologists are more idealistic about the possibility to change the current arrangement of sustenance handling and to guarantee the wellbeing of nourishment items, making a solid nourishment culture. They are additionally cheerful of upgrading the nutritious nature of sustenance through chose added substances and changes to the way the body processes and assimilates nourishment.  

The study of the chemical and physical properties of foods and of changes that may occur during processing, storage, etc.. The Institute of Food Technologists defines food science as the discipline in which the engineering, biological, and physical sciences are used to study the nature of foods. Food science deals with the application of basic sciences and engineering to study the physical, chemical, and biochemical nature of foods and the principles of food processing.

Food Microbiology is the study of the microorganisms that inhabit, create, or contaminate food, including the study of microorganisms causing food spoilage, pathogens that may cause disease especially if food is improperly cooked or stored, those used to produce fermented foods such as cheese, yogurt, bread, beer, and wine, and those with other useful roles such as producing probiotics. Food security is a condition related to the supply of food, and individuals' access to it.

Packaging is the art, science and technology of preparing products for market. It is also can be defined as a product made from any material such as paper, glass, plastic, aluminum and wood that is used for the containment, protection, handling, delivery and presentation of goods from raw to processed goods. Packaging ensures safe delivery of the product to the ultimate consumer in good condition at minimal overall cost. A package provides protection, tampering resistance, and special physical, chemical, or biological needs. It may bear a nutrition facts label and other information about food being offered for sale.

Food packaging could be a very different world in the near future. Food Packaging plays such an important role in the preservation and marketability of a product. , many companies seek a contract packaging service to help them obtain the best quality packaging available. Benefits to a co-manufacturer include cost, speed, quality and innovation. The primary purpose of food packaging must continue to be maintaining the safety, wholesomeness,and quality of food.

Informatics researches the structure, algorithms, conduct, and interactions of natural and synthetic systems that store, manner, get entry to and speak facts. A package provides protection, tampering resistance, and special physical, chemical, or biological needs. the packaging and labelling of food is subject to regulation in most regions/jurisdictions, both to prevent false advertising and to promote food safety

Agriculture conference focusses on soil which provides ecosystem necessary for plants and animal life. Soil acts as a base medium provide habitat, water, and nutrition to living organisms. The soil is used as a holding and interacting facility for nutrients, microorganisms, plants and water. The soil is responsible for Agro ecosystems and Eco-agriculture which indirectly help in food security. Soil purifies groundwater, provides nutrients, help in the growth of plants and regulate the Earth's temperature. Industrial, household, and non-point source pollution negatively influence soil environment and finally the whole ecosystem. In recent decades, scientists have developed new practices which limit the mobility of contaminants which reduce pollution. Agriculture conference gives a chance to researchers and scientist to explore the advanced and new research growth in the field of Soil Science.

A Nutraceutical is a pharmaceutical-grade and standardized nutrient. Nutraceuticals are treated differently in different jurisdictions. Nutraceuticals are products derived from food sources that are purported to provide extra health benefits, in addition to the basic nutritional value found in foods. Depending on the jurisdiction, products may claim to prevent chronic diseases, improve health, delay the aging process, increase life expectancy, or support the structure or function of the body. A functional food is a food given an additional function (often one related to health-promotion or disease prevention) by adding new ingredients or more of existing ingredients

Climate change will affect on food availability, food accessibility, food utilization and food systems stability. It will have an impact on human health, livelihood assets, food production and distribution channels.

Food quality management includes maintaining food safety and security .It is very important for the food processors to create and maintain thorough safety management system. The food industry has a number of Quality Assurance (QA) systems available like GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP (Hazard Analysis, Critical Control Points) and ISO (International Organisation for standardisation) standards. These systems and their combinations are recommended for food quality and safety assurance. It is very important to know to what extent these systems contribute to the total quality of the product and to balance the tools used for achieving the quality and safety objectives.

Food and Nutrition different terms where food is the set of products that we eat and drink for energy. Nutrients are the compounds which are used by our cells and metabolized by the body to fulfil our body needs. Nutrients are essential for our body to function properly. Hence Nutrition is the science that interprets the interaction of nutrients in food with our body in different stages of our life.

Food security is a condition in which all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary and food preferences for an active and healthy life. Economic growth is only sustainable if all countries have food security. Without country-owned and country-driven food security strategies, there will be obstacles and additional costs to global, regional and country-level economic growth. According to the definition there are four dimensions of food security , Physical availability of food, Economic and physical access to food, Food utilization, Stability of the other three dimensions over time. Hunger, Malnutrition and Poverty are such topics which are related to global food security.

Agriculture is the largest contributor of any resource sector, to the economy of Prince Edward Island. It is also a large generator of waste materials. If wastes are not properly handled they can pollute surface and groundwater and contribute to air pollution. Agricultural wastes can be Livestock, Poultry, Farm waste etc., Agricultural Waste management can decrease the pollution produced from agricultural waste. Soil properties are important considerations in areas where soils are used as sites for the treatment and disposal of organic waste and wastewater. Selection of soils with properties that favour waste administration can help to prevent environmental damage. The separate sessions Agriculture and Horticulture Conference deals with major fields like Land Applications, pesticides and fertilizer.

The complex and different responses of plants to nanoparticles, the signal transduction mechanisms involved, and the regulation of DNA expression. Further, it showing the photosynthesis of nanoparticles, the role of nanoparticles in the antioxidant systems of botany and agriculture, the beneficial and harmful effects of nanoparticles on plants, and the application of nanoparticles and nanotubes to MS, aiming ultimately at an analysis of the metabolomics of plants. The increasing role of inventions in the field of nanotechnology is producing novel applications in the fields of biotechnology and agriculture. Nanoparticles have received much response because of the unique physico-chemical properties of these compounds. In the plant biology, nanoparticles are used as “smart” delivery systems, prompting the Nobel Prize winner P. Ehrlich support to get these compenents as “magic bullets.” Nanotechnology also play an important role in agriculture as compound fertilizers and minute-pesticides, acting as chemical delivery agents that target molecules to specific cellular organelles in plants.