New Research in IoT and Applications on Sustainable Smart Farming and Agriculture

Dear Colleagues,

The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly transforming various aspects of everyday life, including the agriculture and farming industry. Sustainable agriculture has been gaining in popularity as people become more interested in the environmental impacts of their food choices. As the world's population continues to grow, so does the need for sustainable and efficient agricultural practices. IoT has the potential to revolutionize sustainable agriculture by providing the means to collect data and analyze it in real-time. IoT-enabled technologies can help farmers reduce the environmental impact of their operations, improve the efficiency and productivity of their operations, and gain valuable insights into their operations. The aim of this Special Issue is to collect research that focuses on the many ways that IoT can be used to improve sustainable farm practices. These can include the use of IoT-enabled sensors to monitor environmental conditions, the application of robotic technologies to automate labour intensive tasks, the development of precision agriculture to minimize the use of resources, the use of blockchain technology to track the origin of food products, use of IoT to reduce food waste, improve crop yields, and increase the efficiency and accuracy of farm management. The issue will also include the use of IoT techniques and technologies in the development of smart farming solutions such as automated irrigation, smart farming infrastructures, autonomous robotics, enhanced crop selection and management, automated data collection and decision-making as well as the development of long-range intelligent networks and systems. Furthermore, the issue will emphasize the crucial role of collecting and analyzing datasets for smart agriculture practices, such as utilizing IoT-enabled sensors to monitor and gather data on environmental conditions, crop growth, and yield. The analysis of this data can provide valuable insights into crop health, optimal resource utilization, and areas where improvements can be made to reduce the environmental impact and increase efficiency. Finally, the Special Issue will consider the impact of IoT on the economic and social aspects of farming and agriculture.

Dr. Umar Raza
Prof. Dr. William Holderbaum
Guest Editors

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• internet of things
• smart farming
• precision agriculture
• automated irrigation
• robotics
• automated decision-making
• data collection
• smart infrastructures
• economic impact
• social impact