AGENTS: Agriculture Grape (yield) Evaluation (using) NetLogo (based) Technology Simulation is an agent-based model in NetLogo exploring the socio-ecological and economic dynamics of agricultural production in the Byzantine Negev Highlands, simulating crop yields, water management, and farm decision-making.
Cite this work: Barak Garty, Guy BarOz, Gil Gambash and Sharona T. Levy (2024). Agriculture.Grape.yield.Evaluation.using.NetLogo.based.Technology Simulation (AGENTS): A NetLogo agent-based model developed to assess viticulture efficiency in Byzantine Shivta. Systems Learning & Development Lab, University of Haifa, Israel. https://doi.org/10.25937/b356-wh64
How to Use the AGENTS Model
(1) Download and Extract: Download the provided ZIP file and extract its contents to a folder on your PC. You also require to pre-install NetLogo 6.4.0 version desktop application in order to be able to run netlogo code (https://ccl.northwestern.edu/netlogo/download.shtml)
(2) Included Files:
- The .nlogo file: The main model file.
- External files and folders: Required for the model's operation.
- Guides: A dedicated folder with detailed instructions and tutorials.
- ODD file: Comprehensive documentation following the Overview, Design concepts, and Details protocol.
(3) Getting Started:
- Refer to the ODD file (PDF) for detailed information about the model's purpose, entities, processes, and design concepts.
- Additionally, use the guides in the 'guides' folder for a deeper understanding of the UI components and the usage of external files:
- Using and modifying external CSV files for the model.
- Preparing GIS datasets for the AGENTS model.
- Navigating the main user interface (UI) components.
(4) Additionally, a series of YouTube videos explaining how to use the model are available:
Part 1: Introduction to model user interface, covering main controls, sliders, monitors, and the central simulation world map: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzhIniZosUg
Part 2: Detailed explanation of the setup controllers, covering adjustments for initial conditions, climate scenarios, and simulation duration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmeFqwEObTY
Part 3: Overview of the setup routine, from initializing global variables to creating farms and applying climate and hydrology data: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qb24YyxxMo
Part 4: Breakdown of the go routine, describing the sequence of daily functions, seasonal transitions, and end-of-model run procedures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d87EIC10YcE