Precision Agriculture in the Climate Change Era by Prof Antonio Comparetti

 

On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Mauritius hosted a lecture by Professor Antonio Comparetti from the University of Palermo, Italy. As a visiting professor through the ERASMUS+ Mobility Programme, Professor Comparetti shared his expertise on the evolving role of technology in modern farming. In her address, the Dean gave a brief biography of prof. A. Comparetti as a distinguished expert in the field of agricultural engineering. She highlighted his extensive research background in precision agriculture, global navigation systems, and environmental sustainability. Beyond his scholarly contributions of over 116 papers, she emphasised his leadership roles within international engineering commissions and academic journals. He also serves a vital administrative function as a coordinator for Erasmus agreements, facilitating international university collaborations. 

Prof. A. Comparetti with the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture
Assoc Prof J.G.Soulange

The talk, titled "Precision Agriculture in Climate Change Era," explored how data-driven strategies have transitioned from high-tech luxuries to essential tools for global food security. Professor Comparetti highlighted how shifting from "field-level" to "plant-level" management allows for more efficient production with fewer inputs, directly mitigating environmental impacts while adapting to a volatile climate. Click here to read more on the talk.

Biographical Profile

Professor Antonio Comparetti is an Associate Professor at the University of Palermo in Sicily, Italy. He serves within the Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences, where his academic office is located at Viale delle Scienze, Building 4.

His academic and research background includes:

• Academic Qualifications: He was awarded a Philosophy Doctorate (Ph.D.) in "Agricultural Mechanics and Mechanisation" in April 1999.
• Doctoral Research: His Ph.D. thesis, titled "Soluzioni innovative per la meccanizzazione agricola: i sistemi di posizionamento" (Modern solutions for agricultural mechanisation: positioning systems), focused on innovative agricultural solutions.
• Core Research Expertise: His professional work centers on Precision Agriculture and the application of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) for agricultural machinery.
• Specialized Technical Focus: He specializes in the geo-referenced measurement and mapping of soil compaction, as well as remote sensing and the integration of renewable energy within the agricultural sector.

Professor Comparetti’s presence at the University of Mauritius (UoM) is part of a teaching and training mobility program facilitated by the ERASMUS+ framework.