Smart Farming with Cloud Supported Data Management Enabling Real-Time Monitoring and Prediction for Better Yield

Smart farming has entered a new phase made possible by the widespread deployment of cloud computing in the agricultural industry. Precision farming, improved crop management, and the promotion of sustainable agricultural practices are just a few of the ways in which cloud computing technologies are transforming the agricultural sector. Farmers are given an opportunity to make data-driven decisions and enhance resource usage, thanks to the scalability, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness of cloud-based solutions. In addition, cloud computing has several uses in smart farming, such as remote control of farming processes, real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and data collecting from Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Cloud platforms have the ability to facilitate the collection and dissemination of data across ecosystem participants, hence promoting cooperation and the spread of knowledge in the agriculture sector. Concerns such as data security, privacy, and connection are discussed in this chapter as they pertain to implementing cloud computing in agriculture.