Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things in Smart Farming: A Technological Revolution in Agricultural Sustainability

Kizzy Nkem Elliot, Anasuodei Bemoifie Moko, Damingo Levi Adawari

Abstract


The Internet of Things and artificial intelligence have advanced to the point that they have impacted every field of human endeavor with novel and ground-breaking solutions that promise increased data security and productivity. This integration has introduced innovative solutions that enhance data security, operational efficiency, and productivity across the agricultural value chain. Implementing AI and IoT technologies has demonstrated substantial returns on investment by improving real-time monitoring capabilities, operational safety protocols, resource optimization, and overall agricultural management processes. The agricultural sector has witnessed comprehensive technological integration throughout its entire value chain, from pre-cultivation land preparation to post-harvest market distribution. Modern smart farming applications encompass various critical areas, including precision crop monitoring systems, automated irrigation management, intelligent harvesting mechanisms, and sophisticated supply chain optimization. These technological implementations are designed to maintain product quality and integrity throughout the agricultural cycle. This technological transformation has produced a new agricultural paradigm, called "smart agriculture," which addresses multiple contemporary challenges. These challenges include managing increasing crop yield demands due to population growth, adapting to climate change impacts, creating sustainable employment opportunities, and ensuring food security. This paper presents a critical analysis of AI and IoT applications in smart agriculture, examining their conceptual frameworks and implementation dimensions, focusing on crop production optimization under adverse climatic conditions, aiming to address food security challenges, promote employment generation, enhance the green economy, and ensure sustainable agricultural productivity.

Keywords: Smart Agriculture, AI-IoT Integration, Agricultural Sustainability, Food Security, Agricultural Value Chain

DOI: 10.7176/CEIS/16-1-04

Publication date: May 30th 2025


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