The fusion of agriculture with the Internet of Things (IoT) has given rise to smart farming and IoT experts who harness networked technologies to optimize farming systems. By deploying interconnected devices such as soil sensors, weather monitors, automated irrigation systems, and livestock trackers, these professionals make real-time monitoring and control possible on farms of any size. Smart farming and IoT experts work to create digital ecosystems where data flows seamlessly from the field to decision-makers, ensuring timely actions and reducing resource waste. These experts engineer solutions that deliver alerts on pest threats, irrigation needs, equipment malfunctions, or yield anomalies directly to a farmer’s smartphone. Their work not only enhances productivity but also enables traceability and compliance with food safety standards. They are instrumental in developing platforms that integrate AI and blockchain for secure, transparent data management. Through collaboration with tech developers, agronomists, and supply chain managers, smart farming and IoT experts are creating intelligent infrastructure that supports predictive agriculture and precision logistics. Their innovations are particularly impactful in addressing water scarcity, labor inefficiencies, and carbon emissions. By embedding intelligence into physical farming systems, these professionals are redefining what it means to cultivate food in the digital age.
Title : Development of Virginia mountain mint as a potential commercial crop in the southern USA
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
Title : Socioeconomic constraints in implementing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in crops and solutions for sustainability
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
Title : Suitaiology: A strategic science for reframing agricultural risks under climate extremes — from water-use efficiency to water-situation wisdom
Dachang Zhang, Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Title : The use of CHP condensate water in greenhouse cultivation
Lisa Huybrechts, Proefstation voor de Groenteteelt vzw, Belgium
Title : Characterization of isolated strains of microorganisms from mineral, mountain, and spring waters from France, Italy, England, South Korea, Japan, the Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Singapore, Germany, Switzerland, Greece, Turkey, Dubai, and Bulgaria.
Nedyalka Valcheva, Vocational High School, Bulgaria
Title : Markers of PM produced by biomass combustion and development of a sampling and analysis technique
Enrico Paris , CREA-IT , Italy