In a world where food systems, energy production and environmental health are deeply connected, the Vertically Integrated Projects for Research (VIPR) program at UGA empowers students to bridge those fields through research in robotics, agrivoltaics and ecological monitoring.
Make plans to attend the Artificial Intelligence in Livestock and Poultry Farming Conference to be held at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education on September 2 and 3, 2025. Attendees will participate in conversations relevant to Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) including: Frontiers in AI Machine vision and sensor pattern-recognition AI and livestock production …
IIPA member Dr. Lilong Chai received the American Egg Board Research Award at the 2025 Poultry Science Association annual meeting in Raleigh, NC. The purpose of this award is to increase the interest in research pertaining to all things related to eggs. This could include areas related to egg production, safety, product quality, or egg …
The Precision Horticulture Laboratory led by Dr. Luan Oliveira participated in the Farm Robotics Challenge. This is an annual competition for university student teams with the objective of identifying and solving real-world agricultural challenges using cutting-edge robotics technology. The Precision Horticulture Laboratory created a robotic platform that enables spraying drone operations by serving as a …
We’re excited to announce that the 2027 U.S. Precision Livestock Farming Conference will be held in Athens, Georgia! This achievement is the result of a strong collaborative effort between the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech. The conference proposal received invaluable support from UGA CAES, UGA IIPA, GTRI Ag-Tech Research Program, and the conference selection …
Congratulations to IIPA member Dr. Yangxuan Liu who has been selected to receive the 2025 Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) Distinguished Extension/Outreach Program Award.
Ranger Nick explores the cutting-edge world of precision agriculture at the University of Georgia’s Tifton Campus. From variable rate irrigation systems to advanced fertilizer application using reflectance sensors and soil conductivity mapping, this episode dives deep into how UGA is revolutionizing farming efficiency and sustainability. Watch the video
It’s a Thursday morning in the Perry (Ga.) Events Center, a high-ceilinged, white-walled open room that used to serve as an armory. It’s filled with just shy of 150 attendees of the 2nd Integrative Precision Agriculture Conference hosted by the University of Georgia’s Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture(IIPA).
