The advantages of the Internet of Things in optimization processes have allowed its rapid expansion to numerous sectors, with agriculture being one of the fields where it has expanded more. This is because IoT presents itself as an opportunity to face current challenges such as climate change, environmental impact and the demand for more food from a growing population.
The constant technological development of IoT allows producers and farmers to replace inefficient traditional methods with smart agriculture and modern tools that are part of a more intensive and efficient system. There are numerous applications of IoT in the agricultural sector, here are some of them.
Precision Agriculture
Precision agriculture consists of the management of land and crops through observation, measurement, and action based on multiple technologies. IoT allows the implementation of sensors connected to the Internet that monitor a series of essential parameters for the optimal development of agricultural processes. These sensors can measure temperature, soil moisture, solar radiation, and even trunk diameter, fruit diameter and leaf moisture.
All the information collected is stored for later analysis, thus allowing adequate estimates and predictions. These data also provide the possibility of making better decisions when executing corrective or preventive actions that increase crop productivity.
Its advantages are:
- Higher crop yield
- Guarantees product safety
- Improves product quality
- Reduces crop loss due to pests or climatic factors
- Cost savings by reducing the use of fertilizers and pesticides
- Real time monitoring
- Automated irrigation system
- Management optimization of water resources
