Smart Technologies in Agriculture: Advancements and Benefits for Sustainable Development

Smart technologies have become an essential tool for sustainable agricultural growth, allowing farmers to manage better their resources, cut expenses, and increase output. This chapter examines the most recent developments in agricultural smart technologies and their advantages for long-term sustainability. The emphasis is on precision agriculture, which tracks crop growth, soil health, and weather conditions using sensors, drones, and other smart technologies to help farmers make informed decisions. To make agriculture more sustainable, the chapter addresses how smart technologies may reduce waste, increase productivity, and minimize environmental effects. For instance, precision agriculture can lower water and fertilizer usage by giving real-time data on crop demands, improving agricultural yields, and reducing runoff. Smart technologies can also assist farmers in minimizing their carbon footprint by using less energy and emitting fewer greenhouse gases. The chapter also examines the difficulties that arise from the use of smart technology in agriculture, including their high costs and, in some places, a lack of infrastructure. Governments and other stakeholders are, however, increasingly investing in smart agriculture as a crucial driver of sustainable development because the advantages of these technologies are evident. In summary, this chapter finds that smart agricultural technology has the potential to change farming, making it more profitable, efficient, and sustainable. These technologies can help us feed a burgeoning global population while reducing our environmental impact by empowering farmers to make data-driven decisions.