IoT Applications in Agriculture: Impacts and Challenges (A Review)

Lucky Uchenna Chibuike; Douglas Allswell Kelechi; Chinwe G. Onukwugha,; Asimobi Nnaemeka Daniel

Authors

Lucky Uchenna Chibuike University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, Imo State, Nigeria,
Douglas Allswell Kelechi Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
Chinwe G. Onukwugha, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.
Asimobi Nnaemeka Daniel Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.

Keywords:

Sensors, T applications, Agricultural productivity, food quality and quantity

Abstract

Abstract

In this era, it can never be argued the benefits of technology to the daily life of the ordinary man. Modern technology which was once viewed as western propaganda by many in the African sub-Saharan has now come to be seen as an inextricable part of the daily life of the common man. The versatility of modern technology is seen in the creation of computer application which has propagated knowledge and brought much ease to life. This is innovation. This is civilization. This paper, however, interests itself in a particular group of computer applications – the Internet of Things (IoT); with the view of exposing its impacts and challenges as it is applie to the agricultural sector, while taking the Abakiliki farmers of Ebonyi State, Nigeria, as a case study.

Author Biographies

Lucky Uchenna Chibuike, University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, Imo State, Nigeria,

General Studies,

Douglas Allswell Kelechi, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria

Computer Science Department

Chinwe G. Onukwugha,, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.

Information Technology Department,

Asimobi Nnaemeka Daniel, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.