IoT-Based Technologies for Precision Farming and Smart Agriculture: Volume 1

IoT-Based Technologies for Healthy Farming and Smart Agriculture (Vol. 1) explores how Internet of Things (IoT) technologies are transforming traditional agriculture into a smarter, more efficient, and sustainable system. The book highlights the use of connected devices, sensors, and data-driven technologies to improve crop productivity, optimise resource utilisation, and support environmentally responsible farming practices. The book begins with the fundamentals of IoT and its applications in agriculture before moving into practical areas such as smart irrigation, crop monitoring, livestock management, and disease detection. Advanced chapters discuss the integration of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and big data analytics in precision agriculture. Real-world case studies and implementation examples demonstrate how smart farming technologies are improving agricultural productivity and decision-making across diverse farming environments. Key Features: -Comprehensive introduction to IoT applications in smart agriculture -Covers smart irrigation, crop monitoring, and livestock tracking systems -Integrated perspectives on AI, cloud computing, and big data analytics in farming -Real-world case studies and practical implementation strategies with a focus on sustainable, data-driven, and precision agriculture practices.