IoT in Smart Agriculture: Enhancing Crop Yield and Sustainable Farming

Abstract

The integration of IoT in agriculture is revolutionizing farming practices by enabling precision agriculture, automated irrigation, and real-time soil monitoring. This paper explores IoT applications in smart sensors, AI-driven crop disease detection, and livestock tracking. It discusses challenges such as connectivity issues in rural areas, data security, and scalability. Case studies highlight successful IoT implementations in smart farming, providing insights into how IoT can enhance food security and promote sustainable agriculture.