Integrative review of IoT implementation in agri-food supply chain: findings and analysis

The study focuses on the Internet of Things (IoT) implementation in Agri-food supply chain, due to the increasing benefits gained from implementation these technology on this industry. Traditional farming methods are unable to cope with the demand, leading to the use of fertilizers that can have negative impacts on agricultural productivity. The paper examines the various research related with components of smart farming, such as IoT, smart farming, technologies, wireless communication technology, sensors, and hardware, and highlights the need for careful selection of these technologies in different agricultural practices to increase mechanization. The study also provides an extensive review of the implications of automation in agriculture and discusses the benefits of digital transformation, coordinating and production system, modern sensors, wireless communication technologies, and hardware. The paper also addresses the challenges associated with agriculture automation and explores future applications for crop health, human health, and machine health. The objective of this article is to present a comprehensive overview of the enabling technologies in IoT implementation with smart and sustainable agriculture and discuss potential avenues for improvement in the future.