The Fourth Agricultural Revolution and The Interne t of Things: The Digital Future of Agriculture and Why it Matters

Explore the impact and consequences of the application of IoT to the agricultural sector In The Fourth Agricultural Revolution and The Internet of Things: The Digital Future of Agriculture and Why it Matters, two accomplished researchers deliver an incisive and accessible discussion about the future of agriculture. They provide a practical exploration of how technology offers value and improves social and economic outcomes related to agriculture. They also present the ways that Internet of Things (IoT) technologies fit with various aspects of agriculture, including arable crops, fruits and vegetables, aquaculture and fisheries, animal husbandry, and forestry. The book includes several useful appendices containing terminology, additional references, and formal classifications for agricultural activity. Readers will also find: Thorough introductions to the context of Internet of Things technologies in agricultureComprehensive explorations of the basic building blocks for IoT, its enabling technologies and infrastructure, and systems approaches to IoT solutionsIn-depth discussions of the agriculture vertical, including how demands on the agricultural sector are changing as the world evolvesFulsome treatments of the impact of IoT on agriculture, including changes to farming on arable lands and specialty cropsPerfect for professionals involved with agriculture technology and interested in the evolution of the agricultural sector, The Fourth Agricultural Revolution and The Internet of Things will also earn a place in the libraries of students with an interest in agriculture or the Internet of Things.