The role of 5G network in revolutionizing agriculture for sustainable development: A comprehensive review
The deployment of 5G technologies in the agricultural sector promises to revolutionize smart farming practices by enabling unprecedented levels of connectivity, data exchange, and real-time monitoring. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the challenges, considerations, and future direction...
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| description | The deployment of 5G technologies in the agricultural sector promises to revolutionize smart farming practices by enabling unprecedented levels of connectivity, data exchange, and real-time monitoring. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the challenges, considerations, and future directions of integrating 5G technologies into smart agriculture, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure).Key topics discussed include the necessity of dense network infrastructure, optimization strategies for cross-deployment of 5G and sensing networks, and the role of edge computing in 5G-enabled farming production. Additionally, the paper explores development optimization of various nodes, fault detection, self-healing mechanisms, AI application optimization, and security issues specific to 5G-enabled smart agriculture. Furthermore, the paper examines the potential impact of 5G technology on crucial agricultural tasks such as real-time monitoring, UAV operations, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) applications, virtual consultation, predictive maintenance, AI-driven robotics, and data analytics. Through a thorough analysis of these topics, the paper underscores the potential of 5G technology in enhancing productivity, reducing environmental impact, and advancing sustainable agricultural practices. The paper identifies critical areas for further research and emphasizes the importance of collaborative efforts among stakeholders to maximize the benefits of 5G-enabled smart farming, thereby contributing to global efforts to achieve SDGs related to food security, innovation in technology, and sustainable infrastructure. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e5a0840569cc44b3b98942fcd9ef800a2025-02-12T05:33:08ZengElsevierEnergy Nexus2772-42712025-03-0117100368The role of 5G network in revolutionizing agriculture for sustainable development: A comprehensive reviewWasif ur Rehman0Mohsin Ali Koondhar1Samandar Khan Afridi2Lutfi Albasha3Idris H. Smaili4Ezzeddine Touti5Mouloud Aoudia6Wassim Zahrouni7Ibrahim Mahariq8M.M.R. Ahmed9School of Mathematics, Physics and Opto-electronic Engineering, Hubei University of Automotive Technology, Shiyan 442002, ChinaDepartment of Electrical Engineering, Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology Nawabshah, Sindh 67450, Pakistan; Corresponding author.Department of Electrical Engineering, Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology Nawabshah, Sindh 67450, PakistanDepartment of Electrical Engineering, American University of Sharjah, PO Box 26666, Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesElectrical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Jazan University, P.O. Box114, Jazan 45142, Saudi ArabiaCenter for Scientific Research and Entrepreneurship, Northern Border University, Arar 73213, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering, Northern Border University, Arar 91431, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Finance and Insurance, College of Business Administration, Northern Border University, Arar 73222, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Mathematics, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai 602105, Tamil Nadu, India; University College, Korea University, Seoul 02481, South Korea; Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Applied Science Research Center, Applied Science Private University, Amman, JordanFaculty of Technology and Education Helwan University, Cairo, EgyptThe deployment of 5G technologies in the agricultural sector promises to revolutionize smart farming practices by enabling unprecedented levels of connectivity, data exchange, and real-time monitoring. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the challenges, considerations, and future directions of integrating 5G technologies into smart agriculture, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure).Key topics discussed include the necessity of dense network infrastructure, optimization strategies for cross-deployment of 5G and sensing networks, and the role of edge computing in 5G-enabled farming production. Additionally, the paper explores development optimization of various nodes, fault detection, self-healing mechanisms, AI application optimization, and security issues specific to 5G-enabled smart agriculture. Furthermore, the paper examines the potential impact of 5G technology on crucial agricultural tasks such as real-time monitoring, UAV operations, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) applications, virtual consultation, predictive maintenance, AI-driven robotics, and data analytics. Through a thorough analysis of these topics, the paper underscores the potential of 5G technology in enhancing productivity, reducing environmental impact, and advancing sustainable agricultural practices. The paper identifies critical areas for further research and emphasizes the importance of collaborative efforts among stakeholders to maximize the benefits of 5G-enabled smart farming, thereby contributing to global efforts to achieve SDGs related to food security, innovation in technology, and sustainable infrastructure.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772427125000099Smart agriculture5G technologyInternet of things (IoT)Precision agricultureAgricultural applicationsConnectivity in farming |
| spellingShingle | Wasif ur Rehman Mohsin Ali Koondhar Samandar Khan Afridi Lutfi Albasha Idris H. Smaili Ezzeddine Touti Mouloud Aoudia Wassim Zahrouni Ibrahim Mahariq M.M.R. Ahmed The role of 5G network in revolutionizing agriculture for sustainable development: A comprehensive review Energy Nexus Smart agriculture 5G technology Internet of things (IoT) Precision agriculture Agricultural applications Connectivity in farming |
| title | The role of 5G network in revolutionizing agriculture for sustainable development: A comprehensive review |
| title_full | The role of 5G network in revolutionizing agriculture for sustainable development: A comprehensive review |
| title_fullStr | The role of 5G network in revolutionizing agriculture for sustainable development: A comprehensive review |
| title_full_unstemmed | The role of 5G network in revolutionizing agriculture for sustainable development: A comprehensive review |
| title_short | The role of 5G network in revolutionizing agriculture for sustainable development: A comprehensive review |
| title_sort | role of 5g network in revolutionizing agriculture for sustainable development a comprehensive review |
| topic | Smart agriculture 5G technology Internet of things (IoT) Precision agriculture Agricultural applications Connectivity in farming |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772427125000099 |
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