Harnessing Iot And Big Data Technologies For Sustainable Agriculture: Enhancing Crop Yield, Reducing Wastage, And Optimizing Water Efficiency

Abstract

Farmers are heavily dependent on irrigation systems when it comes to the supply of their crops especially those crops which are planted in green houses to satisfy the water needs. Conversely, there are several issues which are prevalent to most areas of agriculture that constrain production. Such reasons are the lack of proper use of water resources and the wrong time of irrigation. This research project explores the “Internet of things (IoT) and the Big Data” technology to boost farming to produce more products, handle less waste and optimise water using it. The increasing demand of accuracy in agriculture has been demonstrated by science as a solution of challenges to sustainability and food security. The project will increase the productivity of crop by utilizing data-driven decisions, predictive analytics, and efficient irrigation control. Primary data about the awareness, uptake, and impact of “Internet of Things and Big Data” application in agriculture were collected using a questionnaire of 150 people. These were farmers, agricultural experts and stakeholders in charge of irrigation. The level of awareness is moderate and the level of adoption is low because of the limitation of cost, technical competence, and infrastructure. Things were however very promising as the respondents were ready to invest in smart technology. The study focuses on the significance of Internet of Things and Big Data to develop sustainable agriculture, resource management, and agricultural resilience.