Role of Smart Agriculture on Food Security in Saudi Arabia

AgricultureAgriculture is considered “smart” when it contributes to sustainable food security, adaptationAdaptation, and mitigation. Smart agricultureSmart agriculture is defined as a system that uses advanced technologyTechnology to grow food in a sustainable and clean way by rationalizing the use of natural resourcesResources, especially freshwater and soil. Smart farms have the potential to deliver more productive and sustainable agricultural production based on a more resource-efficient approach, especially in the face of climate changeClimate change and populationPopulation growth. Among the most prominent technologiesTechnologies used in smart agriculture is the “Internet of Things” (IoT)Internet of things (IoT), which connects various devices via the Internet, including mobile phones, home appliances, and machinery used in agricultural factories and fields. The IoT is used for operating, controlling, and receiving data from these devices. One of the most prominent applications of the IoTInternet of things (IoT) in smart agricultureSmart agriculture is “micro-agriculture”, which is the approach used in farm managementFarm management and crop control through information and communications technologyTechnology, sensorsSensors, remote control systems, and self-operating machines. Artificial intelligence is also a promising technology in agriculture. This chapter aims to clarify the concept, objectives, and pillars of smart agriculture and present some of its successful experiences around the world, with a focus on the Arab regionArab region.