Role of IoT in agriculture

Abstract

Today’s different type of technologies, techniques and tools are used in agriculture sector. To improve the productivity, efficiency and reduce the time, cost and human intervention, there is a need of new technology called as Internet of Things. To automate the agricultural activities like water management, soil monitoring, crop management, livestock monitoring etc. different types of sensor are used. Smart Greenhouse protect the plants from extreme weather. To control all these operations remote smart device, computer connected with internet, sensor, camera, micro-controller etc. are used. Growth in agriculture sector effects economic condition of the country. This paper focus on Role of IoT in Agriculture that defines Smart Farming.