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Electronic Applications in Agriculture
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: IOT in Agriculture
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I7-1713534
Abstract
Electronic applications have become a driving force in modern agriculture by enabling precision, automation, and data-driven decision-making. Technologies such as sensors, embedded systems, Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and intelligent data analytics are transforming conventional farming into smart and sustainable agricultural systems. These applications support efficient irrigation, crop monitoring, soil health assessment, pest detection, and autonomous field operations. This paper reviews major electronic applications in agriculture, discusses their methodologies and system architectures, and evaluates their performance based on reported research outcomes. The study highlights both benefits and challenges, emphasizing the need for affordable, scalable, and farmer-friendly electronic solutions for widespread adoption.
Keywords
Electronic agriculture, Precision farming, IoT, Sensors, Embedded systems, Smart farming
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How to cite this paper
@article{1713534,
author = {Dr. Rachavelpula Ravindra Raju},
title = {Electronic Applications in Agriculture},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2026},
volume = {9},
number = {7},
pages = {1744-1748},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1713534.pdf},
abstract = {Electronic applications have become a driving force in modern agriculture by enabling precision, automation, and data-driven decision-making. Technologies such as sensors, embedded systems, Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and intelligent data analytics are transforming conventional farming into smart and sustainable agricultural systems. These applications support efficient irrigation, crop monitoring, soil health assessment, pest detection, and autonomous field operations. This paper reviews major electronic applications in agriculture, discusses their methodologies and system architectures, and evaluates their performance based on reported research outcomes. The study highlights both benefits and challenges, emphasizing the need for affordable, scalable, and farmer-friendly electronic solutions for widespread adoption.},
keywords = {Electronic agriculture, Precision farming, IoT, Sensors, Embedded systems, Smart farming},
month = {January},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I7-1713534}
}