smart agriculture

Classification and trends of industry 4.0 technology application by agricultural enterprises

The article is devoted to the study of theoretical and practical aspects of using Industry 4.0 technologies and digital transformation in the agricultural sector enterprises. The main trends in the development of digital agriculture in Ukraine and worldwide are analyzed. The authors identify and describe the main elements of the “smart agriculture” concept:

Implementation of smart irrigation using IoT and Artificial Intelligence

Water management is crucial for agriculture, as it is the primary source of irrigation for crops.  Effective water management can help farmers to improve crop yields, reduce water waste, and increase resilience to drought.  This can include practices such as precision irrigation, using sensors and technology to deliver water only where and when it is needed, and conservation tillage, which helps to reduce evaporation and retain moisture in the soil.  Additionally, farmers can implement water-saving techniques such as crop selection, crop rotation, and soil conservation to reduce their water