[[alternative]]Evaluation of the Benefits of Applying Smart Technology to Greenhouse Farming

[[abstract]] 全球暖化導致極端氣候，導致水資源不足、溫度變化大問題，使得傳統慣行農法經濟產值不穩定，加上從農人口減少及老化問題，使得農業產值日益低落，若能導入智慧科技於高經濟價值之農業，或能解決農業缺工，並提升農業產值。本研究係以農委會之推動「智慧農業4.0」計畫為概念，以多年建置智慧溫室農場之實務經驗，將環境監測系統導入農場之溫室設施內，監測項目包括溫度、濕度、光照、雨滴感應、及土壤含水量等，並根據溫室內之監測數據，自動控制溫室內遮蔭電動窗及內循環扇，讓溫室能控制在植物生長所需之條件，並與傳統採用人力管理之溫室進行成本與成效比較。研究結果顯示，建置之智慧溫室農場，無論在節省人力成本、節省油資及能源電費、控制作物病蟲害、以及增加農產品產值等方面，在扣除農糧署補助金額，農民在自備款僅需1~2年內可持平並獲利，顯示本研究建置之智慧溫室農場，具備甚佳之可行性及實用性。[[abstract]] Global warming has led to extreme climate, resulting in insufficient water resources and large temperature changes, making the economic value of traditional farming practices unstable. If smart technology can be introduced to agriculture with high economic value, it may solve the shortage of agricultural labor and increase the value of agricultural production. This study is based on the concept of “Smart Agriculture 4.0” project of the Council of Agriculture. Based on years of practical experience in building smart greenhouse farms, the environmental monitoring system was introduced into the greenhouse facilities of the farm. The monitoring items include temperature, humidity, light, raindrop sensor, and soil moisture content, etc. Based on the monitoring data in the greenhouse, the electric shade windows and internal circulation fans in the greenhouse are automatically controlled, allowing the greenhouse to control the conditions required for plant growth and comparing the cost and effectiveness with the traditional human-managed greenhouse. The results of the study show that the smart greenhouse farms can save labor costs, save fuel, energy and electricity, control pests and diseases, and increase the value of agricultural products, etc. After deducting the subsidies from the Agriculture and Food Bureau, the farmers can make a profit in only one to two years. This study demonstrates the feasibility and practicality of the smart greenhouse farm