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Agriculture is considered “smart” when it contributes to sustainable food security, adaptation, and mitigation. Smart agriculture is defined as a system that uses advanced technology to grow food in a sustainable and clean way by rationalizing the use of natural resources, especially freshwater and soil. Smart farms have the potential to deliver more productive and sustainable agricultural production based on a more resource-efficient approach, especially in the face of climate change and population growth. Among the most prominent technologies used in smart agriculture is the “Internet of Things” (IoT), which connects various devices via the Internet, including mobile phones, home appliances, and machinery used in agricultural factories and fields. The IoT is used for operating, controlling, and receiving data from these devices. One of the most prominent applications of the IoT in smart agriculture is “micro-agriculture”, which is the approach used in farm management and crop control through information and communications technology, sensors, remote control systems, and self-operating machines. Artificial intelligence is also a promising technology in agriculture. This chapter aims to clarify the concept, objectives, and pillars of smart agriculture and present some of its successful experiences around the world, with a focus on the Arab region.
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Hadid, M., Ahmed, S.M. (2024). Role of Smart Agriculture on Food Security in Saudi Arabia. In: Ahmed, A.E., Al-Khayri, J.M., Elbushra, A.A. (eds) Food and Nutrition Security in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Vol. 1. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-46716-5_10
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