Abstract

The use of Internet of Things (IoT) technology has the potential to greatly improve agricultural and farming operations by increasing productivity and efficiency. This study analyzed recent developments in IoT applications in agriculture and farming and found that the most common sub-verticals were water management and crop management. Additionally, the study identified sensor data for soil moisture as a prevalent area of focus. The research also found that the most commonly used technology in the development of IoT applications was Wi-Fi, followed by mobile technology. The agricultural sector was found to receive more attention in terms of research compared to the farming sector. These findings can be used as a guide for those in the farming industry who want to improve and expand their use of IoT to increase efficiency. The study also highlighted areas for future research, such as scalability, heterogeneity, IoT system design, data processing methodologies, the size of the experimental land or farming area, and IoT security.