Internet of Things: The Potentialities for Sustainable Agriculture

Internet of Things (IoT) technology has a substantial role to play in promoting sustainable agriculture and food production. SMEs are playing a leading role in this space. Tools that allow continuous monitoring and decision making for example regarding the use of fertilisers or water consumption are being applied in various parts of the world by SMEs as in Vietnam and Australia, to undertake sustainable agriculture and food production. The aim in this article is to provide an overview of the latest technology which has been developed and applied in this space. Through the consideration of examples of applications, the resulting implications and impacts for example relating to water and energy use are provided. The potential for reducing environmental impacts while creating sustainable agriculture and food production from the perspective of technological applications by SMEs is discussed with broader environmental impact considerations