Smart agriculture in Asia

Area of Science:

• Agricultural Science
• Information Technology
• Environmental Science

Background:

• Asia faces agricultural land shortages and climate change impacts.
• Increasing population necessitates enhanced food production.
• Smart agriculture adoption is accelerating due to IT advancements and government support.

Purpose of the Study:

• To comprehensively review the progress of smart agriculture in Asia.
• To analyze research trends, innovative technologies, and policy landscapes.
• To identify challenges and provide solutions for sustainable smart agriculture.

Main Methods:

• Bibliometric analysis of research output by country, institution, and keywords.
• Systematic review of smart agriculture technologies from breeding to harvest.
• Qualitative and quantitative assessment of smart agriculture policies.

Main Results:

• Identified key research areas, institutions, and countries in Asian smart agriculture.
• Summarized innovative technologies and their application across the agricultural value chain.
• Assessed policy strengths and weaknesses, noting deficiencies in risk management and standardization.

Conclusions:

• Current Asian smart agriculture policies require enhancement in risk prevention, international cooperation, and standardization.
• Future efforts should prioritize data security and standardization for global smart agriculture development.
• Addressing climate change, labor shortages, and water scarcity are critical challenges.