IOT AND CLOUD COMPUTING SOLUTIONS FOR NEXT-GENERATION AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

• Published in: Pakistan journal of science 2024-06, Vol.76 (2), p.363-395
• Main Authors: G. Abbas, Muzammal Iqbal, S. Jaffery, N.R. Chaudhary, A. H. Hashmi, M. Iqbal, M. Arshad
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• ISSN: 0030-9877; 2411-0930
• DOI: 10.57041/vol76iss02pp363-395

The significance of the Internet of Things (IoT) has grown considerably due to the expanding user base apprehensive computing and universal applications. It includes a wide range of devices, from simple objects to sophisticated sensor nodes, which can be used to deliver multirange services. Cloud computing and IoT offer life-changing potential for animal husbandry and agriculture by improving sustainability, efficiency, and productivity. The vast amount of data generated by IoT necessitates cloud computing, as standalone systems may struggle to manage it effectively. Integrating IoT with the cloud, known as the Cloud of Things (CoT), proves instrumental in achieving the optimal objectives reliant on IoT. In animal sciences, integrating the CoT may help in a transformative era for animal care, monitoring, and research. With the utilization of IoT devices and sensors, veterinarians and researchers can gather real-time data on various aspects of animal health, behavior, and environmental conditions. The cloud-based infrastructure of CoT enables the storage and analysis of vast datasets, allowing for comprehensive perceptions of animal well-being, early disease detection, and behavior patterns, which not only enhance the efficiency of veterinary care but also opens new vistas for research in understanding and addressing the complex health dynamics of diverse species. The use of CoT/IoT in animal sciences may help to provide complete data-driven solutions for meeting the rising global demand for food and other agricultural products by improving the growth, welfare, and health of animals. However, addressing challenges like infrastructure, data security, and costs will help to fully understand the benefits.