IMPLEMENTATION OF MCB’S INNOVATION ON IOT IN COCOA MANAGEMENT
Authors: Tee, Y. K.
Journal Issue: Malaysian Cocoa Journal, Volume 16/2024
Keywords: Crop management, sustainable agriculture, smart farming, internet-of-things (IoT), advanced agriculture practices
Published On: 1/10/2024
Abstract
Information and communication technology employed in machinery, equipment, and sensors in network-based high-tech farm supervision cycles is the focus of the emerging field of "smart farming." It is expected that new technologies, including cloud computing and the Internet of Things (IoT), will spur development and introduce robotics and AI into farming. Such revolutionary changes pose several difficulties and disrupt established agricultural practices. This paper examines the instruments and apparatus invented by the Malaysian Cocoa Board (MCB) which have been utilized in wireless sensor applications in Internet of Things agriculture, as well as the expected difficulties encountered in integrating technology with traditional farming practices. Additionally, growers can benefit from this technological knowledge from planting to harvest; applications in soil nutrient status and smart fertigation systems are also being researched.