Sudheer Madeshia,
Abhishek Gupta,
- Research Scholar, MCA, Thakur Institute of Management Studies, Career Development & Research (TIMSCDR), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Research Scholar, MCA, Thakur Institute of Management Studies, Career Development & Research (TIMSCDR), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Abstract
Smart agriculture provides creative answers to important global problems including resource efficiency, environmental sustainability, and food security. It improves agricultural yields, reduces waste, and optimizes farming operations by combining technologies like IoT, AI, and big data. This strategy ensures dependable food supply for a growing population while minimizing environmental damage and promoting sustainable development. In addition to solving the problems facing agriculture now, smart agriculture opens the door to a more technologically advanced and resilient farming industry in the future. This study looks at how sensor and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies are transforming agriculture by improving sustainability, efficiency, and accuracy through automated decision-making, real-time data gathering, and monitoring across farming methods and environmental management. By collecting and analyzing real-time data, smart agriculture technologies improve farming efficiency, boost crop yields, and minimize waste of resources like water and fertilizer. This study also highlights key challenges such as high implementation costs, poor network connectivity in rural areas, and concerns over data privacy. Emphasis is placed on future innovations aimed at making these solutions more affordable and user- friendly, ensuring broader accessibility. The goal is to empower farmers with intelligent tools for sustainable and productive agricultural practices worldwide.
Keywords: IoT, smart agriculture, sensors, precision farming, sustainable food system
[This article belongs to Recent Trends in Sensor Research & Technology ]
Sudheer Madeshia, Abhishek Gupta. IoT and Sensor Technologies: Pioneering Smart Agriculture for a Sustainable Future. Recent Trends in Sensor Research & Technology. 2025; 12(02):1-8.
Sudheer Madeshia, Abhishek Gupta. IoT and Sensor Technologies: Pioneering Smart Agriculture for a Sustainable Future. Recent Trends in Sensor Research & Technology. 2025; 12(02):1-8. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rtsrt/article=2025/view=214823
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Recent Trends in Sensor Research & Technology
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 02 |
| Received | 10/03/2025 |
| Accepted | 16/04/2025 |
| Published | 26/06/2025 |
| Publication Time | 108 Days |
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