The Benefits, Applications, and Challenges of the IoT in Irrigation

The Internet of Things is a new technology that is conceived as a global network of machines and devices that can interact with each other. The Internet of Things is also known as one of the most important fields of technology of the future and has been considered by many industries. This system mimics the characteristics of emotion, intelligence, and the ability to think, memorize, make decisions, and react to the physical environment from the human brain. Also, from three parts of different types of sensors, the communication network of information processing units and intelligent and data management and processing units have been formed. The study, conducted using a large library study and using credible international information, traces the IoT from the background to applications and examines all the small to large components of this on-farm approach. Then the application of this concept in irrigation, especially in automation and intelligent irrigation systems in the field was investigated. Finally, common tools such as in-field sensors, wireless sensor networks, satellites, and the use of an unmanned aerial vehicle as a means to achieve the goal of communication between the Internet of Things and intelligent farm irrigation systems, were introduced. Finally, the benefits, applications, and challenges of the present and future of the Internet of Things in irrigation were outlined.