The Digital Agricultural Revolution Innovations and Challenges in Agriculture through Technology Disruptions

by Bhatnagar, Roheet; Tripathi, Nitin Kumar; Bhatnagar, Nitu; Panda, Chandan Kumar

• ISBN13: 9781119823339
• ISBN10: 1119823331
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2022-06-15
• Publisher: Wiley-Scrivener

Summary

THE DIGITAL AGRICULTURAL REVOLUTION

The book integrates computational intelligence, applied artificial intelligence, and modern agricultural practices and will appeal to scientists, agriculturists, and those in plant and crop science management.

There is a need for synergy between the application of modern scientific innovation in the area of artificial intelligence and agriculture, considering the major challenges from climate change consequences viz. rising temperatures, erratic rainfall patterns, the emergence of new crop pests, drought, flood, etc. This volume reports on high-quality research (theory and practice including prototype & conceptualization of ideas, frameworks, real-world applications, policy, standards, psychological concerns, case studies, and critical surveys) on recent advances toward the realization of the digital agriculture revolution as a result of the convergence of different disruptive technologies.

The book touches upon the following topics which have contributed to revolutionizing agricultural practices.

• Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture (AI models and architectures, system design, real-world applications of AI, machine learning and deep learning in the agriculture domain, integration & coordination of systems and issues & challenges).
• IoT and Big Data Analytics Applications in Agriculture (theory & architecture and the use of various types of sensors in optimizing agriculture resources and final product, benefits in real-time for crop acreage estimation, monitoring & control of agricultural produce).
• Robotics & Automation in Agriculture Systems (Automation challenges, need and recent developments and real case studies).
• Intelligent and Innovative Smart Agriculture Applications (use of hybrid intelligence in better crop health and management).
• Privacy, Security, and Trust in Digital Agriculture (government framework & policy papers).
• Open Problems, Challenges, and Future Trends.

Audience

Researchers in computer science, artificial intelligence, electronics engineering, agriculture automation, crop management, and science.

Author Biography

Dr. Roheet Bhatnagar, PhD is a professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Manipal University Jaipur, India. He has published over 60 research papers in reputed conferences and journals and edited 5 books.

Nitin Kumar Tripathi, PhD is a professor in Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand.  He has supervised 42 Doctoral and 142 Masters theses where majority of the research topics focused on the applications of GIS and RS in Climate Change impacts on water resources, agriculture and health. Dr. Tripathi has a total of 182 publications to his credit (2 books, 11 chapters in books, 109 research papers in peer reviewed Journals and 60 conference papers).

Chandan Kumar Panda, PhD is an assistant professor and research scientist in the Department of Extension Education Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, India.

Nitu Bhatnagar, PhD is an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry of Faculty of Science at Manipal University Jaipur

Table of Contents

Preface xv

1 Scope and Recent Trends of Artificial Intelligence in Indian Agriculture 1
X. Anitha Mary, Vladimir Popov, Kumudha Raimond, I. Johnson and S. J.Vijay

1.1 Introduction 2

1.2 Different Forms of AI 2

1.3 Different Technologies in AI 3

1.3.1 Machine Learning 4

1.3.1.1 Data Pre-processing 5

1.3.1.2 Feature Extraction 5

1.3.1.3 Working With Data Sets 6

1.3.1.4 Model Development 6

1.3.1.5 Improving the Model With New Data 8

1.3.2 Artificial Neural Network 8

1.3.2.1 ANN in Agriculture 9

1.3.3 Deep Learning for Smart Agriculture 9

1.3.3.1 Data Pre-processing 10

1.3.3.2 Data Augmentation 10

1.3.3.3 Different DL Models 10

1.4 AI With Big Data and Internet of Things 11

1.5 AI in the Lifecycle of the Agricultural Process 12

1.5.1 Improving Crop Sowing and Productivity 12

1.5.2 Soil Health Monitoring 13

1.5.3 Weed and Pest Control 14

1.5.4 Water Management 14

1.5.5 Crop Harvesting 15

1.6 Indian Agriculture and Smart Farming 15

1.6.1 Sensors for Smart Farming 16

1.7 Advantages of Using AI in Agriculture 17

1.8 Role of AI in Indian Agriculture 18

1.9 Case Study in Plant Disease Identification Using AI Technology—Tomato and Potato Crops 19

1.10 Challenges in AI 20

1.11 Conclusion 21

References 21

2 Comparative Evaluation of Neural Networks in Crop Yield Prediction of Paddy and Sugarcane Crop 25
K. Krupavathi, M. Raghu Babu and A. Mani

2.1 Introduction 26

2.2 Introduction to Artificial Neural Networks 27

2.2.1 Overview of Artificial Neural Networks 27

2.2.2 Components of Neural Networks 28

2.2.3 Types and Suitability of Neural Networks 29

2.3 Application of Neural Networks in Agriculture 30

2.3.1 Potential Applications of Neural Networks in Agriculture 30

2.3.2 Significance of Neural Networks in Crop Yield Prediction 32

2.4 Importance of Remote Sensing in Crop Yield Estimation 32

2.5 Derivation of Crop-Sensitive Parameters From Remote Sensing for Paddy and Sugarcane Crops 33

2.5.1 Study Area 33

2.5.2 Materials and Methods 35

2.5.2.1 Data Acquisition and Crop Parameters Retrieval From Remote Sensing Images 35

2.5.3 Results and Conclusions 37

2.6 Neural Network Model Development, Calibration and Validation 40

2.6.1 Materials and Methods 40

2.6.1.1 ANN Model Design 40

2.6.1.2 Model Training 42

2.6.1.3 Model Validation 43

2.6.2 Results and Conclusions 43

2.7 Conclusion 50

References 50

3 Smart Irrigation Systems Using Machine Learning and Control Theory 57
Meric Cetin and Selami Beyhan

3.1 Machine Learning for Irrigation Systems 58

3.2 Control Theory for Irrigation Systems 62

3.2.1 Application Literature 65

3.2.2 An Evaluation of Machine Learning–Based Irrigation Control Applications 72

3.2.3 Remote Control Extensions 72

3.3 Conclusion and Future Directions 75

References 79

4 Enabling Technologies for Future Robotic Agriculture Systems: A Case Study in Indian Scenario 87
X. Anitha Mary, Kannan Mani, Kumudha Raimond, Johnson I. and Dinesh Kumar P.

4.1 Need for Robotics in Agriculture 88

4.2 Different Types of Agricultural Bots 89

4.2.1 Field Robots 89

4.2.2 Drones 90

4.2.3 Livestock Drones 91

4.2.4 Multirobot System 91

4.3 Existing Agricultural Robots 91

4.4 Precision Agriculture and Robotics 93

4.5 Technologies for Smart Farming 94

4.5.1 Concepts of Internet of Things 94

4.5.2 Big Data 94

4.5.3 Cyber Physical System 95

4.5.4 Cloud Computing 95

4.6 Impact of AI and Robotics in Agriculture 95

4.7 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) in Agriculture 98

4.8 Agricultural Manipulators 99

4.9 Ethical Impact of Robotics and AI 99

4.10 Scope of Agribots in India 100

4.11 Challenges in the Deployment of Robots 101

4.12 Future Scope of Robotics in Agriculture 102

4.13 Conclusion 103

References 103

5 The Applications of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) Technologies in the Palm Oil Industry in Colombia (Latin America) 109
James Perez-Moron and Ana Susana Cantillo-Orozco

5.1 Introduction 110

5.2 Methodology 113

5.2.1 Sample Selection 113

5.3 Results Analysis 118

5.3.1 Data Visualization 122

5.3.2 Cooccurrence 123

5.3.3 Coauthorship 123

5.3.4 Citation 124

5.3.5 Cocitation 125

5.4 Colombia PO Industry 126

5.5 The PO Industry and the Circular Economy 130

5.6 Conclusion 131

5.7 Further Recommendations for the Colombian PO Industry 132

Acknowledgments 133

References 133

6 Intelligent Multiagent System for Agricultural Management Processes (Case Study: Greenhouse) 143
Djamel Saba, Youcef Sahli and Abdelkader Hadidi

Abbreviations 144

6.1 Introduction 144

6.2 Modern Agricultural Methods 146

6.3 Internet of Things Applications in Smart Agriculture 148

6.4 Artificial Intelligence 149

6.4.1 Overview of AI 149

6.4.2 Branches of DAI 151

6.4.3 The Differences Between MAS and Computing Paradigms 153

6.5 MAS 155

6.5.1 Overview of MAS 155

6.5.2 MAS Simulation 157

6.6 Design and Implementation 159

6.6.1 Conception of the Solution 159

6.6.1.1 The Existing Study 159

6.6.1.2 Agents List 160

6.6.2 Introduction to the System Implementation 161

6.6.2.1 Environment 161

6.6.2.2 Group Communication (Multicast) 162

6.6.2.3 Message Transport 162

6.6.2.4 Data Exchange Format 162

6.6.2.5 Cooperation 163

6.6.2.6 Coordination 164

6.6.2.7 Negotiation 164

6.7 Analysis and Discussion 164

6.8 Conclusion 167

References 168

7 Smart Irrigation System for Smart Agricultural Using IoT: Concepts, Architecture, and Applications 71
Abdelkader Hadidi, Djamel Saba and Youcef Sahli

7.1 Introduction 172

7.2 Irrigation Systems 173

7.2.1 Agricultural Irrigation Techniques 174

7.2.2 Surface Irrigation Systems 174

7.2.3 Sprinkler Irrigation 177

7.2.4 Micro-Irrigation Systems 178

7.2.5 Comparison of Irrigation Methods 178

7.2.6 Efficiency of Irrigation Systems 179

7.3 IoT 180

7.3.1 IoT History 180

7.3.2 IoT Architecture 181

7.3.3 Examples of Uses for the IoT 182

7.3.4 IoT Importance in Different Sectors 183

7.4 IoT Applications in Agriculture 184

7.4.1 Precision Cultivation 184

7.4.2 Agricultural Unmanned Aircraft 184

7.4.3 Livestock Control 185

7.4.4 Smart Greenhouses 185

7.5 IoT and Water Management 185

7.6 Introduction to the Implementation 186

7.7 Analysis and Discussion 192

7.8 Conclusion 193

References 194

8 The Internet of Things (IoT) for Sustainable Agriculture 199
Sadiq, M.S., Singh, I.P., Ahmad, M.M. and Karunakaran, N.

8.1 Introduction 200

8.2 ICT in Agriculture 202

8.3 Internet of Things in Agriculture and Allied Sector 203

8.3.1 Precision Farming 205

8.3.2 Agriculture Drones 208

8.3.3 Livestock Monitoring 209

8.3.4 Smart Greenhouses 210

8.4 Geospatial Technology 211

8.4.1 Remote Sensing 211

8.4.2 Geographic Information System 215

8.4.3 GPS for Agriculture Resources Mapping 217

8.5 Summary and Conclusion 222

References 223

9 Advances in Bionic Approaches for Agriculture and Forestry Development 225
Vipin Parkash, Anuj Chauhan, Akshita Gaur and Nishant Rai

9.1 Introduction 226

9.2 Precision Farming 227

9.2.1 Nanosensors and Its Role in Agriculture 229

9.2.1.1 Nanobiosensor Use for Heavy Metal Detection 230

9.2.1.2 Nanobiosensors Use for Urea Detection 230

9.2.1.3 Nanosensors for Soil Analysis 231

9.2.1.4 Nanosensors for Disease Assessment 231

9.3 Powerful Role of Drones in Agriculture 231

9.3.1 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Providing Crop Data 232

9.3.2 Using Raw Data to Produce Useful Information 233

9.3.3 Crop Health Surveillance and Monitoring 239

9.4 Nanobionics in Plants 240

9.5 Role of Nanotechnology in Forestry 241

9.5.1 Chemotaxonomy 243

9.5.2 Wood and Paper Processing 244

9.6 Conclusion 246

References 246

10 Simulation of Water Management Processes of Distributed Irrigation Systems 255
Aysulu Aydarova

10.1 Introduction 255

10.2 Modeling of Water Facilities 256

10.3 Processing and Conducting Experiments 264

10.4 Conclusion 266

References 266

11 Conceptual Principles of Reengineering of Agricultural Resources: Open Problems, Challenges and Future Trends 269
Zamlynskyi Viktor, Livinskyi Anatolii, Zamlynska Olha and Minakova Svetlana

11.1 Introduction 270

11.2 Modern Agronomy and Approaches for Environment Sustenance 272

11.2.1 Sustainable Agriculture 273

11.3 International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) and Significance 278

11.4 Low Cost versus Sustainable Agricultural Production 280

11.5 Change of Trends in Agriculture 284

References 287

12 Role of Agritech Start-Ups in Supply Chain—An Organizational Approach of Ninjacart 289
D. Rafi and Md. Mubeena

12.1 Introduction 290

12.2 How Does the Chain Work? 291

12.3 Undisrupted Chain of Ninjacart During Pandemic-19 297

12.4 Conclusion 298

References 298

13 Institutional Model of Integrating Agricultural Production Technologies with Accounting and Information Systems 301
Nataliya Kantsedal and Oksana Ponomarenko

13.1 Introduction 302

13.2 Research Methodology 302

13.3 The General Model of a New Informational Paradigm of Agricultural Activities’ Organization 303

13.4 The Model of Institutional Interaction of Information Agents in Agricultural Production 305

13.5 Conclusions 308

References 309

14 Relevance of Artificial Intelligence in Wastewater Management 311
Poornima Ramesh, Kathirvel Suganya, T. Uma Maheswari, S. Paul Sebastian and K. Sara Parwin Banu

14.1 Introduction 312

14.2 Digital Technologies and Industrial Sustainability 313

14.3 Artificial Neural Networks and Its Categories 315

14.4 AI in Technical Performance 316

14.5 AI in Economic Performance 322

14.6 AI in Management Performance 323

14.7 AI in Wastewater Reuse 324

14.8 Conclusion 325

References 326

15 Risks of Agrobusiness Digital Transformation 333
Inna Riepina, Anastasiia Koval, Olexandr Starikov and Volodymyr Tokar

15.1 Modern Global Trends in Agriculture 334

15.2 The Global Innovative Differentiation 337

15.3 National Indicative Planning of Innovative Transformations 342

15.4 Key Myths and Risks of Digitalization of Agrobusiness 349

15.5 Examples of Use of Digital Technologies in Agriculture 350

15.6 Imperatives of Transforming the Region into a

Cost-Effective Ecosystem of Digital Highly Productive and Risk-Free Agriculture 351

15.7 Conclusion 354

References 356

16 Water Resource Management in Distributed Irrigation Systems 359
Varlamova Lyudmila P., Yakubov Мaqsadhon S. and Elmurodova Barno E.

16.1 Introduction 360

16.2 Types of Mathematical Models for Modeling the Process of Managing Irrigation Channels 360

16.3 Building a River Model 362

16.3.1 Classification of Models by Solution Methods 364

16.3.2 Method of Characteristics 364

16.3.3 Hydrological Analogy Method 365

16.3.4 Analysis of Works on the Formulation of Boundary Value Problems 367

16.4 Spatial Hierarchy of River Terrain 369

16.4.1 Small Drainage Basin Study Scheme 371

16.4.2 Modeling Water Management in Uzbekistan 371

16.4.3 Stages of Developing a Water Resources Management Model 371

16.5 Organizations in the Structure of Water Resources Management 374

16.6 Conclusion 375

References 375

17 Digital Transformation via Blockchain in the Agricultural Commodity Value Chain 379
Necla İ. Kucukcolak and Ali Sabri Taylan

17.1 Introduction 380

17.2 Precision Agriculture for Food Supply Security 380

17.2.1 Smart Agriculture Business 381

17.2.2 Trading Venues for Contract Farming, Crowdfunding and E-Trades 384

17.3 Blockchain Technology Practices and Literature Reviews on Food Supply Chain 386

17.3.1 Food Supply Chain 388

17.3.2 Smart Contracts 389

17.4 Agricultural Sector Value Chain Digitalization 391

17.4.1 Digital Solution for Contract Farming 391

17.4.2 Commodity Funding 392

17.4.2.1 Smart Contracts 392

17.4.2.2 Crowdfunding Token Trading 393

17.4.3 Digital Transfer System 393

17.5 Conclusion 395

References 395

18 Role of Start-Ups in Altering Agrimarket Channel (Input-Output) 399
D. Rafi and Md. Mubeena

18.1 Introduction 400

18.2 Agriculture Supply Chain Management 400

18.3 How Start-Ups Fill the Concerns and Gaps in Agri Input Supply Chain? 402

18.4 Output Supply Chain 404

18.5 How Start-Ups are Filling the Concerns and Gaps in Agri Output Supply Chain? 407

18.6 Conclusion 408

References 409

19 Development of Blockchain Agriculture Supply Chain Framework Using Social Network Theory: An Empirical Evidence Based on Malaysian Agriculture Firms 411
Muhammad Shabir Shaharudin, Yudi Fernando, Yuvaraj Ganesan and Faizah Shahudin

19.1 Introduction 412

19.2 Literature Review 413

19.2.1 Agriculture Malaysia 413

19.2.2 Agriculture Supply Chain 415

19.2.3 Blockchain Technology 416

19.2.4 Blockchain Agriculture Supply Chain Management 418

19.2.5 Social Network Theory 419

19.2.6 Social Network Analysis 420

19.3 Methodology 421

19.3.1 Blockchain Agriculture Supply Chain Management Framework 421

19.3.2 Research Design 423

19.4 Results and Discussion 424

19.4.1 Demographic Profiles 424

19.4.2 Social Network Analysis Results 424

19.5 Conclusion 440

19.6 Acknowledgment 441

References 441

20 Potential Options and Applications of Machine Learning in Soil Science 447
Anandkumar Naorem, Shiva Kumar Udayana and Somasundaram Jayaraman

20.1 Introduction: A Deep Insight on Machine Learning,

Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence 448

20.2 Application of ML in Soil Science 449

20.3 Classification of ML Techniques 452

20.3.1 Supervised ML 453

20.3.2 Unsupervised ML 453

20.3.3 Reinforcement ML 453

20.4 Artificial Neural Network 454

20.5 Support Vector Machine 455

20.6 Conclusion 457

References 457

Index 461