Agricultural University of Athens
School of Applied Economics and Social Sciences
Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development
Applications οf Internet οf Things ιn Agriculture
A thesis submitted to the
AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS
In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Integrated Master’s Degree of
AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
By
NIKOLAOS VACHTSEVANOS
Student ID: 418032
Committee Members
Karetsos Sotirios, Assistant Professor (Supervisor)
Costopoulou Constantina, Professor
Demestichas Konstantinos, Assistant Professor
Athens, October 2024
ABSTRACT
This thesis explores the applications of the Internet of Things (IoT) in agricultural crops, focusing on cutting-edge technologies such as drones, sensors, and artificial intelligence (AI). The study discusses how these technologies can enhance crop productivity, reduce costs, and improve sustainability through precision farming. Emerging technologies allow farmers to address challenges such as climate change, resource management, and crop diseases, while AI offers innovative ways to analyze data, optimizing farm performance. These advancements in smart agriculture are shaping the future of farming, enabling higher efficiency and better crop management.
Keywords: Internet of Things (IoT), Precision Agriculture, Drones, Sensors, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Crop Monitoring, Sustainable Agriculture, Automated Procedures, Smart Farming, Resource Efficiency
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