New Developments of IT, IoT and ICT Applied to Agriculture

New Developments of IT, IoT and ICT Applied to Agriculture
Author: Kazumi Nakamatsu
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2020-08-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811550735

The proceedings publishes new research results of scholars from the First International Conference on Agriculture and Information (ICAIT2019) organized by IRNet International Academic Communication Center, held during November 22-24, 2019. The book covers works from active researchers who are working on collaboration of agriculture and various information technologies such as ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) applicable/applied to agricultural produce, manufacturing preservation and distribution of agricultural products, etc. The book focuses on theory, design, development, testing and evaluation of all information technologies applicable/applied to various parts of agriculture and its infrastructure. The topics included are information technologies applicable to smart agriculture, intelligent information systems for smart farm systems, web-based intelligent information systems on agriculture, ICT-based marketing of agricultural products, agricultural product consumption network systems, IoT for agricultural produce and products, soft computing theories, intelligent management for agriculture, data science techniques for agriculture.

Agricultural Internet of Things

Agricultural Internet of Things
Author: Yong He
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 443
Release: 2021-08-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030657027

Internet of things (IoT) is a new type of network that combines communication technology, expanded applications, and physical devices. Among them, agriculture is one of the most important areas in the application of the IoT technology, which has its unique requirements and integration features. Compared to the information technology in traditional agriculture, the agricultural IoT mainly refers to industrialized production and sustainable development under relatively controllable conditions. Agricultural IoT applies sensors, RFID, visual capture terminals and other types of sensing devices to detect and collect site information, and with broad applications in field planting, facility horticulture, livestock and poultry breeding, aquaculture and agricultural product logistics. It utilizes multiple information transmission channels such as wireless sensor networks, telecommunications networks and the internet to achieve reliable transmission of agricultural information at multiple scales and intelligently processes the acquired, massive information. The goals are to achieve (i) optimal control of agricultural production process, (ii) intelligent electronic trading of agricultural products circulation, and (iii) management of systematic logistics, quality and safety traceability. This book focuses on three levels of agricultural IoT network: information perception technology, information transmission technology and application technology.

Agricultural Internet of Things and Decision Support for Precision Smart Farming

Agricultural Internet of Things and Decision Support for Precision Smart Farming
Author: Annamaria Castrignano
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 472
Release: 2020-01-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0128183748

Agricultural Internet of Things and Decision Support for Smart Farming reveals how a set of key enabling technologies (KET) related to agronomic management, remote and proximal sensing, data mining, decision-making and automation can be efficiently integrated in one system. Chapters cover how KETs enable real-time monitoring of soil conditions, determine real-time, site-specific requirements of crop systems, help develop a decision support system (DSS) aimed at maximizing the efficient use of resources, and provide planning for agronomic inputs differentiated in time and space. This book is ideal for researchers, academics, post-graduate students and practitioners who want to embrace new agricultural technologies. - Presents the science behind smart technologies for agricultural management - Reveals the power of data science and how to extract meaningful insights from big data on what is most suitable based on individual time and space - Proves how advanced technologies used in agriculture practices can become site-specific, locally adaptive, operationally feasible and economically affordable

Smart Farming Technologies for Sustainable Agricultural Development

Smart Farming Technologies for Sustainable Agricultural Development
Author: Poonia, Ramesh C.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2018-08-10
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1522559108

In order to meet food needs, farmers need to integrate the latest technologies enabling them to make more informed decisions. Smart Farming Technologies for Sustainable Agricultural Development provides innovative insights into the latest farming advancements in terms of informatics and communication. The content within this publication represents the work of topics such as sensor systems, wireless communication, and the integration of the Internet of Things in agriculture-related processes. It is a vital reference source for farmers, academicians, researchers, government agencies, technology developers, and graduate-level students seeking current research on smart farming technologies.

Handbook of Research on Knowledge and Organization Systems in Library and Information Science

Handbook of Research on Knowledge and Organization Systems in Library and Information Science
Author: Holland, Barbara Jane
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 574
Release: 2021-06-25
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1799872599

Due to changes in the learning and research environment, changes in the behavior of library users, and unique global disruptions such as the COVID-19 pandemic, libraries have had to adapt and evolve to remain up-to-date and responsive to their users. Thus, libraries are adding new, digital resources and services while maintaining most of the old, traditional resources and services. New areas of research and inquiry in the field of library and information science explore the applications of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and other technologies to better serve and expand the library community. The Handbook of Research on Knowledge and Organization Systems in Library and Information Science examines new technologies and systems and their application and adoption within libraries. This handbook provides a global perspective on current and future trends concerning library and information science. Covering topics such as machine learning, library management, ICTs, blockchain technology, social media, and augmented reality, this book is essential for librarians, library directors, library technicians, media specialists, data specialists, catalogers, information resource officers, administrators, IT consultants and specialists, academicians, and students.

Emerging Trends in Expert Applications and Security

Emerging Trends in Expert Applications and Security
Author: Vijay Singh Rathore
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 723
Release: 2018-11-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811322856

The book covers current developments in the field of expert applications and security, which employ advances of next-generation communication and computational technology to shape real-world applications. It gathers selected research papers presented at the ICETEAS 2018 conference, which was held at Jaipur Engineering College and Research Centre, Jaipur, India, on February 17–18, 2018. Key topics covered include expert applications and artificial intelligence; information and application security; advanced computing; multimedia applications in forensics, security and intelligence; and advances in web technologies: implementation and security issues.

Agricultural Informatics

Agricultural Informatics
Author: Amitava Choudhury
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2021-03-02
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1119769213

Despite the increasing population (the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations estimates 70% more food will be needed in 2050 than was produced in 2006), issues related to food production have yet to be completely addressed. In recent years, Internet of Things technology has begun to be used to address different industrial and technical challenges to meet this growing need. These Agro-IoT tools boost productivity and minimize the pitfalls of traditional farming, which is the backbone of the world's economy. Aided by the IoT, continuous monitoring of fields provides useful and critical information to farmers, ushering in a new era in farming. The IoT can be used as a tool to combat climate change through greenhouse automation; monitor and manage water, soil and crops; increase productivity; control insecticides/pesticides; detect plant diseases; increase the rate of crop sales; cattle monitoring etc. Agricultural Informatics: Automation Using the IoT and Machine Learning focuses on all these topics, including a few case studies, and they give a clear indication as to why these techniques should now be widely adopted by the agriculture and farming industries.

Information and Communication Technologies in Modern Agricultural Development

Information and Communication Technologies in Modern Agricultural Development
Author: Michail Salampasis
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2019-02-11
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3030129985

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies in Agriculture, Food and Environment, HAICTA 2017, held in Chania, Crete, Greece, in September 2017. The 14 revised full papers presented in this book were carefully selected from the 55 accepted full papers out of 124 submissions. The selected papers span across various subjects, from ICT innovations and smart farming, to decision support systems, as well as precision farming, disease diagnosis using mobile devices, IoT for monitoring and controlling animal production, sensor-based solutions, GIS-based water management, environmental planning, information systems for monitoring of fish stocks and fisheries, information management in the agri-food sector, and forestry planning and management.

Internet of Things for Agriculture 4.0

Internet of Things for Agriculture 4.0
Author: Rajesh Singh
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2022-02-23
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1000369315

This new book provides an insightful look at the varied and exciting uses and applications of Wi-Fi and the Internet of Things in agriculture. With internet-enabled communications becoming more widely available, farms and agricultural establishments can take advantage of these new technologies for a wide range of farm operations, such as crop management, farm vehicle tracking, livestock monitoring, storage monitoring, and more. The collected data from these devices can be stored in the cloud system or server and accessed by the farmers via the internet or mobile phones. This book shows the many benefits to farmers from applying IoT, including better utilizing information for monitoring crops, optimizing water use, planning effective fertilization strategies, and saving time and reducing the operation expenses. Topics include using IoT for vertical farming, IoT-based smart irrigation system, landslide susceptibility assessment, automated aeroponics systems, crop survival analysis, and more. The volume also considers the challenges of IoT in agriculture, such as the requirements of applications of wireless sensor networks, the threat of attacks and the detection of vulnerabilities in wireless sensor networks, and more. Internet of Things for Agriculture 4.0: Impact and Challenges provides a better understanding of the time- and resourcing-saving benefits of wireless sensors and remote monitoring devices in agriculture. The volume will be useful for those involved in agricultural operations as well as scientists and researchers, and faculty and students in agriculture and computer and information science engineering.

ICT in Agriculture (Updated Edition)

ICT in Agriculture (Updated Edition)
Author: World Bank
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 658
Release: 2017-06-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1464810230

Information and communication technology (ICT) has always mattered in agriculture. Ever since people have grown crops, raised livestock, and caught fish, they have sought information from one another. Today, ICT represents a tremendous opportunity for rural populations to improve productivity, to enhance food and nutrition security, to access markets, and to find employment opportunities in a revitalized sector. ICT has unleashed incredible potential to improve agriculture, and it has found a foothold even in poor smallholder farms. ICT in Agriculture, Updated Edition is the revised version of the popular ICT in Agriculture e-Sourcebook, first launched in 2011 and designed to support practitioners, decision makers, and development partners who work at the intersection of ICT and agriculture. Our hope is that this updated Sourcebook will be a practical guide to understanding current trends, implementing appropriate interventions, and evaluating the impact of ICT interventions in agricultural programs.