Smart Technologies in Agricultural Production

1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-77964-312-4
Verlag: Apple Academic Press Inc.

Buch, Englisch, 240 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

Agriculture stands at a critical turning point. Traditional farming methods alone are no longer sufficient to meet growing demands while conserving natural resources. As global food demand rises and climate change intensifies, this new volume addresses how smart, data-driven solutions can improve productivity while promoting sustainability, resilience, and environmental stewardship.

This volume examines how emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence, sensor-based precision agriculture, big data analytics, the agricultural Internet of Things, and vertical farming—are revolutionizing crop production and farm management. These advances enable farmers to collect, analyze, and apply real-time data for more informed decision-making, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing sustainability.

The book also highlights regenerative agriculture as a practical strategy for restoring soil health, increasing biodiversity, and strengthening climate resilience. Additional chapters address water conservation, nutrient-use efficiency, postharvest loss reduction in regions such as India and Africa, and the environmental impacts of agricultural production together with effective mitigation measures. By integrating scientific innovation with sustainable farming practices, the volume presents a comprehensive perspective on the future of agriculture.

Combining current research with practical applications to provide valuable insights into smart agricultural systems and sustainable crop improvement, this volume is a useful resource for advancing resilient and environmentally responsible agricultural production.

Zielgruppe

Academic and Postgraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Singh, Alok Kumar

Kumar, Devendra

Singh, Ashutosh

Singh, Rajendra K

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Informatik Künstliche Intelligenz

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface 1. New and Emerging Techniques for Sustainable Agricultural Production 2. Application of Sensor Technology in Precision Agriculture 3. Smart Farming: An ICT-Based Sustainable Agriculture 4. Vertical Farming: Smart Technique for Crop Improvement 5. Vertical Farming System: Smart Technique for Crop Improvement 6. Artificial Intelligence as a Way to Conserve Water, Effectively Use Nutrients, and Adjust Climate Change in the Agriculture Sector 7. Application of Big Data and Data Analytic Technology in the Agricultural Internet of Things 8. Regenerative Agriculture: Panacea for Climate Change 9. Challenges Toward Postharvest Losses of Agricultural Crops in the Indian and African Subcontinents 10. Agriculture and Environment: A Review of Impacts and Mitigation Measures Index

Über Autor(innen)

Alok Kumar Singh, PhD, is a Research Fellow at the ICAR–National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi, India. His research focuses on plant molecular biology, genetic engineering, and agricultural biotechnology. He has published extensively, received several professional awards, and is an active member of national and international scientific societies.

Devendra Kumar, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Plant Biotechnology at DUVASU, Mathura, India. His teaching and research focus on molecular biology and agricultural biotechnology. He has published widely, serves as a reviewer for scientific journals, and actively contributes to conferences, workshops, and professional societies.

Ashutosh Singh, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Biotechnology and Crop Improvement at Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi, India. His research emphasizes molecular breeding and crop improvement, particularly in rice and tomato. He has authored numerous publications and has received several honors recognizing his contributions to agricultural science.

Rajendra K. Singh, PhD, is Senior Principal Scientist and Director of Toxicology at Integra Life Sciences, Princeton, New Jersey, USA. With extensive experience in molecular biology and toxicology, he has led research programs, published widely, organized international conferences, and founded the Usha Foundation to promote health education and awareness.