Application of RFId technology to the agro-industrial sector: analysis of some case studies

Identification systems of goods, animals and persons are continuously evolving; recent information technologies and the parallel development of new organisation systems allow firms to manage data associated with the production process more efficiently and effectively and to develop correct communication both inside and outside the company. With reference to issues of data security, tracking and automatic identification of objects, over recent years particular interest is being aroused by the so-called “RFId” (Radio frequency Identification). The case studies presented belong to the Piedmont agricultural system and offer a series of points for reflection on the state of the art of RFId applications. The companies described operate in different sections and each has developed different expectations with regard to the applicability of the technology in their field of production.