Exploring Sensor-Based Smart Farming Technologies in the Internet of Things (IoT)

The Internet of Things (loT) is a new technology trend that is being used in almost every area of human life. IoT is used almost every aspect of people's lives. Significantly, with a projected increase in the world's population to 9.7 billion by 2050, agricultural output would need to increase at an even more rapid rate to fulfill the requirement. Modern tools, notably the Internet of Things, make this a reality. The IoT makes it possible for farms to function without human labor. It has several potential applications in agriculture, including large- scale farming, greenhouse farming and management. The sensors serve as the most crucial component of the loT. Sensing devices are mostly used for the purpose of learning about the soil and its surroundings. The sensor has several applications in agriculture, including but not limited to NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) measurement, disease detection, and soil moisture analysis. This study discusses how IoT applications contribute to efficient farming practices. It shows how the IoT can be applied to agriculture and exhibits the many sensors, applications, problems, strengths, and shortcomings that underpin this field.