Abstract
The use of Internet of Things (IoT) technology has the potential to greatly
improve agricultural and farming operations by increasing productivity and efficiency.
This study analyzed recent developments in IoT applications in agriculture and farming
and found that the most common sub-verticals were water management and crop
management. Additionally, the study identified sensor data for soil moisture as a
prevalent area of focus. The research also found that the most commonly used
technology in the development of IoT applications was Wi-Fi, followed by mobile
technology. The agricultural sector was found to receive more attention in terms of
research compared to the farming sector. These findings can be used as a guide for
those in the farming industry who want to improve and expand their use of IoT to
increase efficiency. The study also highlighted areas for future research, such as
scalability, heterogeneity, IoT system design, data processing methodologies, the size
of the experimental land or farming area, and IoT security.