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FP7-ICT-2016-12 STREP proposal15/12/16 v1 [PSFM]

Small or medium-scale focused research project (STREP) proposalICT Call 5

FP7-ICT-2016-12[Platform for support in farm-management]

Special arrangements apply for the preparation of proposal Part B in the Objectives ICT-2009.9.2 and ICT-2009.9.5. See Annexes 7 and 8 of the Guide for applicants

[PSFM]

Small or medium scale focused research project (STREP)Date of preparation: 15.12.2016Version number: v1

Work programme topic addressed ICT-15-2016-2017 - Big Data PPP

Name of the coordinating person: Nemanja Radosavljević, Nikola Sojčiće-mail: [email protected], [email protected] fax:

Participant no. * Participant organisation name Part. short name

Country

1 (Coordinator) Faculty of Mathematics,University of Belgrade

MATF Serbia

2 Monsanto Company MST USA3 DuPont Pioneer DP USA4 Cargill, Inc. CGL USA5 University of Cambridge CMB UK6 Trimble Navigation TN USA

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Proposal abstract

We live in smart times: smart phones, smart cars, smart houses, even smart farms . More and more farms are equipped with state of the art network of sensors, machines and equipment, and they all work together in providing the farmer with as much information about the current conditions as possible. Farmer then uses this information to make decisions about next steps needed to ensure that year`s crop will be as maximised and of the best quality as possible. Small errors in this decisions can make a difference between great season, and a total failure and waste of resources and potential bankruptcy. Objective of proposed platform is to provide farmers with support in making these decisions. With growing quantity of collected information, process of its manipulation and analysis becomes that much harder, and we can not assume that farmers will be capable of managing vast amounts of data without any help. Farmers would be able to connect to the platform, share current conditions and get back best possible decision they could make.

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Table of contents

Proposal abstract……………………………………………………………………………………....2Section 1. Scientific and/or technical quality, relevant to the topics addressed by the call…………....4

1.1 Concept and objectives...………...………………………………………………………..41.2 Progress beyond the state-of-the-art……………………………………………………….71.3 S/T methodology and associated work plan…………………………………………….....8

1.3.1 Describing the overall strategy of the work plan...……………………………..81.3.2 Work packages - Gantt and Pert charts………………………………………....9

1.3.3.a Work package list...…………………………………………………111.3.3.b List of Deliverables...……………………………………………….121.3.3.c Milestones...………………………………………………………...14

1.3.3.d Work package description..………………………………………….151.3.3.e Summary of effort..………………………………………………….22

Section 2. Implementation…………………………………………………………………………….232.1 Management structure and procedures...………………………………………………....232.2 Individual participants....………………………………………………………………....242.3 Consortium as a whole....………………………………………………………………...252.4 Resources to be committed..……………………………………………………………..26

Section 3. Impact……………………………………………………………………………………..273.1 Expected impacts listed in the work programme….……………………………………..273.2 Dissemination and/or exploitation of project results…………………………………......27

Section 4. Ethical Issues.……………………………………………………………………………..28

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Section 1: Scientific and/or technical quality, relevant to the topics addressed by the call

1.1 Concept and objectives

If agriculture is to continue to feed the world, it needs to become more like manufacturing and operations like sowing, watering, fertilising and harvesting must be all computer-controlled. This step will be a big challenge, knowing that farmers are famously and sensibly sceptical of change, since the cost of getting things wrong is so high. But in the near future this step must happen, because according to The Food and Agriculture Organisation, by the 2050 agricultural production will have to rise by 70% to meet projected demands.

The goal of this project is to make a platform that can help farmers, by using big data, to optimise their yields and maximise their profits which implies lower prices for consumers. Also, it is natural that along lower prices, people would expect better quality of product as well. More control is a precondition for better quality. Platform like this one can bring amount of control that is unreachable single–handedly.

The following are the main project objectives:

Objective 0: Project management

The goal of this objective is to make sure that absolutely each and every detail of this proposal is properly taken care of, which means:(a) All deliverables delivered in time,(b) All deliverables delivered at highest possible levels of quality(c) All deliverables delivered in a form that is easy to comprehend and consistentIn order to achieve all of the above, an effective system of reminders and monitoring will be set.

Success criteria:

● Optimized reporting processes involved in the project (deadlines)● Optimized control processes involved in the project● Optimized finances of the project

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Objective 1: Research

The goal of this objective is to convey a survey with farmers and make a catalog of the approaches to farming based on various factors and also to identify biggest concerns in introducing ICT into farmer`s work in order to understand them and to know how to introduce them to new technologies.

Success criteria:● Broad and precise catalog of approaches to farming.● Specific ways of how to introduce farmers to new technologies which would later be used in

education of future users.

Objective 2: To generate use cases based on results of the research and made catalog. To recognize critical points in development of this kind of platform

Use cases will be generated by analysing catalog and research that is made. Also, through extensive dialog with agriculture specialists, and with high experience farmers, critical parts of platform and major risks are needed to be recognized

Success criteria:● Detailed set of use cases for end users, middleman and researchers that want to contribute● List of parts of the system that need special attention and care

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Objective 3: To design system architecture. To design algorithms for processing collected data

The goal of this objective is to create a system (software platform) for automatic collecting and analysing data that will help farmers to improve their business. The collected data will be stored on cloud and shareable among the farmers in order to give better solutions and results. Collected data that includes information about temperature, humidity, illumination and others will be stored and analyzed by specific algorithms whose results will work out the best regimes for future crops.

Success criteria:● Software architecture which permits easy expandability.● Algorithms whose results will contribute more yields and crops.

Objective 4: To develop concrete hardware, software and communication details for the system en. To develop needed infrastructure

Though most of the hardware setup would be responsibility of the farmers themselves, and third party providers of equipment and tools, there is a need to develop a standardised way of connecting to platform. This includes specific hardware parts, end-point applications and specific communications protocols. Also, all of the above needs to be environment friendly, non-intrusive, and quick to install and configure.

Success criteria:● Easy and quick setup procedure, even for non-technical users● Cheap and environment friendly set of tools that allows any of the existing equipment to be used

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● Standardised communication protocols which would eliminate differences in equipment and methods used

Objective 5: Testing

The system will be tested in a number of farms, in various countries and the results will be compared with results before using PSFM system in order to see if it’s there any progress. Along with measuring benefits of using this kind of platform, user`s acceptance will be measured, in order to recognize parts that need improvement.

Success criteria:● Complete and thorough testbeds● Big acceptance rate of farmers, and willingness to use the platform

Objective 6: To educate and to raise awareness of benefits of using the platform.

Series of lectures and workshops will be held where everyone would have a chance to learn about the platform, and its benefits. Also people will have a chance to join the team, share the experience and suggest further improvements. On the other side, it is crucial to have strong media campaign via social networks, TV, newspapers, to get to as much people as possible, because every single one can contribute to the platform, from elderly to youth. Traveling education center will be formed, with the goal to cover as much land as possible and to demonstrate benefits of the platform. During campaign, surveys will be taken, to measure raise in the awareness

Success criteria:● Number of lectures and workshops held● Number of mentions in media● Total area covered with education center● Results of conducted surveys

1.2 Progress beyond the state-of-the-art

There is a big number of companies and corporations developing vast array of machines, equipment and sensors ranging from measuring amount of nutrients in the soil to mapping a harvest flow using GPS and

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sophisticated equipment. All of this advancements are of no good if farmer can not make sense of them, and use them in way to further improve not only his farm, but farming as a whole. There was a case where one farmer wasted whole year’s worth of crop, estimated at around $3m, because he decided not to spray the crop with pesticide for the second time, only because he thought his neighbour didn’t do it also. Big amount of farmers are making similar to this one, based on gut feeling rather than on concrete information. We desperately need a shift in thinking, and we need to encourage and educate farmers that they must start relying on computers even in their profession. World`s population is estimated to reach 9.5 billion by the year 2050, and since most of the land suitable for farming is already covered, we need new ways for producing more food. With using more land out of the questing, only solution left is reaching maximum yield of crop. Yield of important crops such as rice and wheat already stopped rising in some parts of the world, due to reaching a so called yield plateau. Thus, it is certainly reachable, and next job is to spread these kind of best practice as much as possible.

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1.3 S/T methodology and associated work plan

1.3.1. Overall strategy of the work plan

In order to complete every objective of the project successfully selection of people involved is of crucial importance. Competent researchers as well as brilliant engineering team is only a preconditions. Along with them we need farmers with long tradition and experience, and team of high-profile media personnel that is capable of reaching people from every single background possible. We also need big network of people and great communication channels which all parties can use without difficulty.

The project is organized in 7 work packages as follows:

● WP0 - Project Management● WP1 - Research● WP2 - Use case scenarios development● WP3 - Development of system architecture and processing algorithms● WP4 - Development of means of connecting to platform● WP5 - Performing testing and improvements● WP6 - Performing education and media campaigns

The main body of work is included in six work packages (WP0 through WP5). The activities planned in these work packages correspond to the main strands of the project as described above. It is the responsibility of the project management team (WP0) to coordinate these activities to maximize the impact and benefits for everyone involved. Work package WP6 is treated as pillar that support the main body of work.

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Gant diagram for work packages

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Pert diagram for work packages

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Work package list

Work package

No1

Work package title Type of activity2

Lead particno.3

Lead partic. short name

Person-

months4

Startmonth5

Endmonth5

WP0 Project management MGT 1 All 30 M1 M18

WP1 Research RTD 2 MATF, Cambridge

30 M1 M4

WP2 Use case scenarios development RTD 2 MATF, Monsanto

10 M2 M4

WP3 Development of system architecture and processing algorithms

RTD 2 MATF, Cambridge

50 M2 M10

WP4 Development of means of connecting to platform RTD 2 MATF, TN 10 M6 M10

WP5 Performing testing and improvements

RTD 2 MATF, DuPont

70 M10 M18

WP6 Performing education and media campaigns DEM 1 MATF,

Cambridge, Monsanto

100 M10 M18

1 Workpackage number: WP 1 – WP n.2 Please indicate one activity per work package:

RTD = Research and technological development; DEM = Demonstration; MGT = Management of the consortium

3 Number of the participant leading the work in this work package.4 The total number of person-months allocated to each work package.5 Measured in months from the project start date (month 1).

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TOTAL 300

List of Deliverables

Del. no. 6

Deliverable name WP no. Nature7 Dissemi-nation level8

Delivery date9

(proj.

month)

D0.1 Weekly Reports 0 R PU M1-M18

D0.2 Monthly Reports 0 R PU M1-M18

D0.3 Semiannual Reports 0 R PU M6, M12, M18

D0.4 Annual Report 0 R PU M12

D0.5 Completed Project Report 0 R PU M18

D0.6 Decision Making details 1 R CO M1

6 Deliverable numbers in order of delivery dates. Please use the numbering convention <WP number>.<number of deliverable within that WP>. For example, deliverable 4.2 would be the second deliverable from work package 4.7 Please indicate the nature of the deliverable using one of the following codes:

R = Report, P = Prototype, D = Demonstrator, O = Other8 Please indicate the dissemination level using one of the following codes:

PU = PublicPP = Restricted to other programme participants (including the Commission Services).RE = Restricted to a group specified by the consortium (including the Commission Services).CO = Confidential, only for members of the consortium (including the Commission Services).

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D1.1 Research monthly reports 1 R PP M1-M4

D1.2 Catalog of approaches to farming

1 CO M4

D2.1 List of Use Case Scenarios 2 R CO M4

D2.2 List of inputs and outputs 2 R CO M4

D3.1 Algorithm Details 3 R CO M10

D3.2 Schematics 3 R CO M10

D3.3 System Architecture 3 R CO M10

D3.4 Documented Code 3 R CO M10

D4.1 Details on End-Point hardware design

4 R CO M7

D4.2 Details on End-point Communication with Platform

4 R CO M7

D4.3 End-point Setup procedures and Manuals

4 R CO M8

D5.1 Documented Testing Procedures

5 R CO M13

D5.2 Reports on Testing 5 R PU M12-18

D6.1 Number of Papers Written for Workshops

6 D PU M8-M18

D6.2 Number of Articles Published in Media

6 D PU M8-M18

D6.3 Reports on workshops held 6 D PU M8-M18

D6.4 Reports on media campaigns 6 D PU M8-M18

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MilestonesMilestones are control points where decisions are needed with regard to the next stage of the project.

Milestone number

Milestone name

Work package(s) involved

Expected date 10 Means of verification11

M0.1 Evaluation of reports

WP0 M18 Managing structure will evaluate progress.

M0.2 Optimization of finances

WP0 M18 Managing structures and consultants.

M1.1 Research conclusion

WP1 M4 Reviewing

M1.2 Finished catalogue

WP1 M4 Reviewing

M2.1 Completed set of Use Cases

WP2 M4 Cross-checking with managing structures

M3.1 System architecture

finished

WP3 M5 Verifying system architecture documents

10 Measured in months from the project start date (month 1).11 Show how you will confirm that the milestone has been attained. Refer to indicators if appropriate. For example: a laboratory prototype completed and running flawlessly; software released and validated by a user group; field survey complete and data quality validated.

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M3.2 System implementation

finished

WP3 M10 Analysing code

M4.1 End-point setup procedures

WP4 M9 Analyzing ease of use

M5.1 Testing completed

WP5 M18 Verifying testing results

M6.1 Series of workshops

WP6 M18 Reports on workshops

M6.1 Media campaign done

WP6 M18 Analyzing media coverage and influence

Work package description

Work package number 0 Start date or starting event: 1Work package title Project ManagementActivity type12 MGTParticipant number 1Participant short name MATF MST DP CGL CMB TNPerson-months per participant

5 5 5 5 5 5

ObjectivesThe objectives of WP0 is overall managing of the project. This includes monitoring progress, ensuring teams are on right path and synchronized, no resource is wasted, and constant evaluation of all of the stakeholders

12 Please indicate one activity per work package:RTD = Research and technological development; DEM = Demonstration; MGT = Management of the consortium.

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Description of workProject Manager (PM) will be named, and its role is to make sure that the work package objectives are met, through constant monitoring and advising. Also he would be responsible that all of the stakeholders and the same track.All of the other stakeholders are responsible to prepare weekly, monthly, biannual and annual reports and forward them to PM for an evaluation.

Deliverables

D0.1-D.04 (M1-M18) - weekly, monthly, biannual and annual reportsD.5 (M18) - Completed project report


Work package number 1 Start date or starting event: 1Work package title ResearchActivity type13 RTDParticipant number 1 5Participant short name MATF CambridgePerson-months per participant

10 20

ObjectivesThe objective of this work package is to convey surveys with farmers, make a catalog of the approaches to farming, and recognize biggest concerns in introducing ICT into farming


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Description of workTeam of researchers will named, and it will have a task to convey as much surveys, and conduct as much interviews as possible. Based on gathered information they will make a catalogue of all the possible approaches used in today’s farming which would later have a critical role in development of processing algorithm.

Deliverables

D1.1 (M1-M4) - Research monthly reportsD1.2 (M4) - Catalog of approaches to farming


Work package number 2 Start date or starting event: M2Work package title Use case scenarios developmentActivity type14 RTDParticipant number 1 2Participant short name MATF MonsantoPerson-months per participant

5 5

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ObjectivesObjectives of WP2 are to define use case scenarios for client side, as well as platform designers side. Beside that, objective is to recognize all of the input and outputs of the system

Description of workIn this work package, all use case scenarios will be defined by analysing deliverables from WP1. Details for both the client-side, along with the details for platform designers’ side will be developed.

Deliverables

D2.1 (M4) - List of Use Case ScenariosD2.2 (M4) - List of inputs and outputs


Work package number 3 Start date or starting event: M2Work package title Development of system architecture and processing algorithmsActivity type15 RTDParticipant number 1 5Participant short name MATF CambridgePerson-months per participant

30 20


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ObjectivesThe main objective of this WP is making an accurate algorithm which serves the aforementioned purpose, and to define system architecture

Description of workThe goal of this objective is to determine optimal architecture for every module of platform, and determine the ways for the modules to communicate in real time, in order to achieve fastest collecting and storing of vast amount of input data.In parallel, second team will be working on designing an algorithm for processing collected data, in such way that provides best decision making support for the client.Emphasis is on the algorithm effectivity and efficiency, but speed of the platform must not be neglected.

Deliverables

D3.1 (M10) - Algorithm detailsD3.2 (M10) - SchematicsD3.3 (M10) - System architectureD3.4 (M10) - Documented code


Work package number 4 Start date or starting event: 1Work package title ResearchActivity type16 RTD


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Participant number 1 6Participant short name MATF TNPerson-months per participant

3 7

ObjectivesThe objective of this work package is to develop a standardised way of connecting to platform. This includes specific hardware parts, end-point applications and specific communications protocols. Also, all of the above needs to be environment friendly, non-intrusive, and quick to install and configure.

Description of workOne team will be working on designing hardware part for end-point connection to the platform. These parts must be able to withstand all types of weather conditions, be energy-efficient and low-maintenance.Second team will be responsible for developing client-side application for connecting and configuring access to the platform. This application should be very intuitive, easy-to-use and not time consuming. Also, they would to provide manual and education methods for setup

Deliverables

D4.1 (M7) - Details on End-Point hardware designD4.2 (M7) - Details on End-point Communication with PlatformD4.3 (M7) - End-point Setup procedures and Manuals


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Work package title Performing testing and improvements

Activity type17 RTDParticipant number 1 3Participant short name MATF DuPointPerson-months per participant

15 55

ObjectivesThe objective of this work package is to thoroughly test the platform, collect result, and fix made mistakes and make improvements.

Description of workIn this work packages multiple tests will be performed in a number of farms, in various countries and results with be compared with results before using PSFM system in order to see if it’s there any progress. Along with measuring benefits of using this kind of platform, user`s acceptance will be measured, in order to recognize parts that need improvement.

Deliverables

D5.1 (M13) - Documented Testing ProceduresD5.2 (M12-M18) - Reports on Testing


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Work package number 6 Start date or starting event: M10Work package title Performing education and media campaignsActivity type18 RTDParticipant number 1 2 5Participant short name MATF MST CMBPerson-months per participant

20 40 40

ObjectivesMain objective of this work package is to develop a widespread awareness by generating recognition, understanding, through public speeches and workshops.

Description of workMedia campaign will be organised to promote PSMF and it’s benefits. Articles will be prepared and published. There will also be travelling NESTO which would perform various demonstration of PSMF. Video reels about different use cases of PFMT will be prepared. Social media campaign will be organized to to reach young people.

Deliverables

D6.1 (M8-18) - Number of Papers Written for WorkshopsD6.2 (M8-18) - Number of Articles Published in MediaD6.3 (M8-18) - Reports on workshops heldD6.4 (M8-18) - Reports on media campaigns


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Summary of effort

Partic. no.

Partic. short name

WP0 WP1 WP2 WP3 WP4 WP5 WP6 Total person months

1 MATF 5 10 5 30 3 15 20 882 MST 5 0 5 0 0 0 40 503 DP 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 54 CGL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 55 CMB 5 20 0 20 0 0 40 856 TN 5 0 0 0 7 55 0 67

Total 30 30 10 50 10 70 100 300

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Section 2. Implementation

2.1 Management structure and procedures

Project includes partners from all over the world and that’s why is communication via internet is very important. Students will be also part of this project considering involvement two universities and because of that on each university there will be one coordinator(professor) who will be on charge and whose responsibility will be to communicate with other organizations.

Defined management structure and procedures will be set up which will ensure that the project meets its objectives and delivers the results in time and with high quality, using the following project management structure.

The management in PSFM relies on:● Efficient communication tools on internet

Working document and reports can be organized in sub-domains and exchanged between authorized participants. Matf also provides a teleconference facility, that allows sharing of documents on internet.

● Straightforward planning of activities All work packages will follow the schedule. Discussions and negotiations will be held at the weekly SC meetings.

● Straightforward reporting process Each work package leader will contribute weekly an activity report to the coordinator for reporting to the Commission. The list of deliverables and milestones is extended down to the WP and task level. That obviously introduces some duplication, but that will ensure clear understanding by each work package leader of his deliverables and milestones.

● Central office A central office will be set-up for coordination activities, reporting to the Commission and organisation of meetings and travels in the project.

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The Steering Committee (SC) will be composed of one representative from each participant in the project. Each beneficiary has one vote. The chair of the SC is the Project Coordinator. The SC is the executive body of the Consortium. The SC shall monitor and review the work progress and will take executive decisions by simple majority on scientific and administrative issues that may arise during the implementation of the project, and more specifically on :

● detailed planning of technical work and deliverables ● detailed monitoring of technical progress, ● preparation and collection of technical progress reports

2.2 Individual participants

Faculty of Mathematics, University of Belgrade, Serbia

Faculty of Mathematics, University of Belgrade, officially exists as independent science and education institution since 1995. but it's roots are much older. Up to present day, it has more than 6000 graduate mathematicians, 400 doctors of mathematics and computer sciences, 700 Masters of Science and many specialists. Numerous graduates occupy various positions in research institutions, government offices, companies and schools in the country and abroad. It is a quality indicator of the studies at the Faculty of Mathematics. It is one of the leading faculties in the country.

Monsanto Company, USA

Monsanto is a publicly traded American multinational agrochemical and agricultural biotechnology corporation. It is headquartered in Creve Coeur, Greater St. Louis, Missouri. Monsanto is a leading producer of genetically engineered seed and Roundup, a glyphosate-based herbicide.

DuPont Pioneer, USA

DuPont Pioneer is a large U.S. producer of genetically modified organisms, including genetically modified crops with insect and herbicide resistance.

Cargill Inc., USA

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Cargill is an American privately held global corporation based in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Some of Cargill’s major businesses are trading , purchasing and distributing grain and other agricultural commodities, such as palm oil; trading in energy, steel and transport; the raising of livestock and production of feed; producing food ingredients such as starch and glucose syrup, vegetable oils and fats for application in processed foods and industrial use.

Trimble Navigation, USA

Trimble Inc., headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, makes Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers, laser rangefinders, unmanned aerial vehicles (UVAs), inertial navigation systems and a variety of software processing tools. Trimble sells products and services into the following major industries: Land Survey, Construction, Agriculture, Transportation, Telecommunications, Asset tracking, Mapping, Utilities, Mobile Resource Management and Government.

2.3 Consortium as a whole

The Consortium, coordinated by the Faculty of Mathematics, Belgrade is extensive and brings together leading players with strong track records in the European network in the areas of work to be undertaken, as well as some new players with specific expertise.

i) Sub-contracting: If any part of the work is to be sub-contracted by the participant responsible for it, describe the work involved and explain why a sub-contract approach has been chosen for it.ii) Other countries: If a one or more of the participants requesting EU funding is based outside of the EU Member states, Associated countries and the list of International Cooperation Partner Countries19, explain in terms of the project’s objectives why such funding would be essential.


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2.4 Resources to be committed

Development team resourcesDevelopment team consists of highly skilled programmers acquired from two Universities companies and their payment is estimated to E650k in accordance to their planned work hours and payment per hour in their respective companies.

Server equipmentSupplied by the hardware development partner an estimate is made to E300k to pay for the equipment needed for setting up proper means for applying the software.

Testing equipment resources The resources needed for testing software is in the widest sense are difficult to estimate precisely at this point, and the suggestion is that they be allocated on the level of E200K (refundable).

Media campaign and researchUniversities will provide team of researchers and their payment is estimated at E75k.Media campaign will partly be outsourced, with collaboration with Universities. All promotion materials, cost of workshops, along with the cost of the travelling center is projected to around E900kThe total estimated budget for the project is about 2,125.000,00 Euro.

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Section 3. Impact

3.1 Expected impacts listed in the work programmeThe project will provide significant advancements in agriculture. The Food and Agriculture Organisation, the United Nations’ agency charged with thinking about such matters, published a report in 2009 which suggested that by 2050 agricultural production will have to rise by 70% to meet projected demand. Since most land suitable for farming is already farmed, this growth must come from higher yields. Yet yields of important crops such as rice and wheat have now stopped rising in some intensively farmed parts of the world, a phenomenon called yield plateauing. The spread of existing best practice can no doubt bring yields elsewhere up to these plateaus. But to go beyond them will require improved technology. Agriculture has undergone yield-enhancing shifts in the past, and we think we are on the verge of the new one. This will be a challenge. Farmers are famously and sensibly sceptical of change, since the cost of getting things wrong (messing up an entire season’s harvest) is so high. Yet if precision farming plays out as many hope they will, another such change is in the offing.

3.2 Dissemination and/or exploitation of project results, and management of intellectual propertyOne of the major goals of PSFM project is about creating awareness of the benefits and significance of the this kind of platform. PSFM consists of a number of public facing websites that are run by the project coordinator. As a consequence the majority of the dissemination activities is aimed at focusing attention on changing the public view on agriculture and not on the PSFM project as such.

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Section 4. Ethical IssuesE THICAL ISSUES TABLE

YES PAGEInformed Consent

● Does the proposal involve children? NO● Does the proposal involve patients or persons not

able to give consent?NO

● Does the proposal involve adult healthy volunteers?

YES

● Does the proposal involve Human Genetic Material?

NO

● Does the proposal involve Human biological samples?

NO

● Does the proposal involve Human data collection? NOResearch on Human embryo/foetus

● Does the proposal involve Human Embryos? NO● Does the proposal involve Human Foetal Tissue /

Cells?NO

● Does the proposal involve Human Embryonic Stem Cells?

NO

Privacy● Does the proposal involve processing of genetic

information or personal data (eg. health, sexual lifestyle, ethnicity, political opinion, religious or philosophical conviction)

NP

● Does the proposal involve tracking the location or observation of people?

NO

Research on Animals● Does the proposal involve research on animals? NO● Are those animals transgenic small laboratory

animals?NO

● Are those animals transgenic farm animals? NO● Are those animals cloned farm animals? NO● Are those animals non-human primates? NO

Research Involving Developing Countries● Use of local resources (genetic, animal, plant etc) YES● Impact on local community YES

Dual Use● Research having direct military application NO● Research having the potential for terrorist abuse NO

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ICT Implants● Does the proposal involve clinical trials of ICT

implants?NO

I CONFIRM THAT NONE OF THE ABOVE ISSUES APPLY TO MY PROPOSAL

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