Project Presentation of Research at Toyo University, Tokyo

Presentation of Research at Toyo University, Tokyo

We are excited to announce the presentation of our latest research poster at Toyo University in Tokyo, Japan. The presentation is scheduled to take place between July 1st and 4th, with an additional session on July 8th. This event marks a significant milestone for the Restoration Project, as we continue to explore innovative solutions to enhance agricultural productivity and resilience in the face of extreme weather conditions.

Poster Title:

Insurance Solutions: Enhancing Crop Productivity Against Extreme Climate Events through Blockchain and IoT Technologies

Project Overview:

The Restoration Project, a collaborative initiative involving several departments from the University of Florence and other prestigious institutions, is addressing the increasing frequency and severity of adverse weather conditions in Europe’s agricultural sector. These climatic challenges pose a substantial risk to agricultural businesses, threatening their financial stability and increasing the likelihood of insolvency.

Our research focuses on the development of new risk assessment and damage evaluation models using advanced technologies such as blockchain and IoT. These models aim to simplify the process of insurance claims, reduce costs, and establish flexible risk mitigation techniques that evolve alongside climatic changes.

Key Innovations:

    •    Real-Time Monitoring Systems: Implementing real-time monitoring in agricultural fields to create robust risk reduction systems.
    •    Performance-Based Insurance Premiums: Developing a system where insurance premiums are adjusted based on farmers’ actions to enhance resilience, directly linking premiums to the quality and sustainability of agricultural practices.
    •    Automated Insurance Payouts: Designing automated systems that ensure prompt and accurate payouts following adverse events, while minimizing fraud and administrative costs.
    •    Blockchain Technology: Utilizing blockchain for comprehensive transparency, data integrity, and the secure management of supply chain information.

Pilot Study:

This project is being tested through a pilot case in Tuscany, focusing on ancient grains, olive oil, and wine supply chains—from farm to table. The pilot aims to create a scalable reference model that can be applied more broadly across different agricultural sectors.

Contact Information:

For further details, please contact Sara Landini at sara.landini@unifi.it.

Visit our website for more information: www.restoration.unifi.it