Analysis of the Role of Information Technology in Supporting Environmentally Friendly Agriculture in the Digital Age
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Abstract. Global pressures such as population growth, resource degradation, and climate change demand the implementation of more effective sustainable agriculture. The use of information technology (IT) such as the Internet of Things (IoT), big data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and geospatial information systems has opened up significant opportunities to optimize resource use while minimizing environmental impact. This study employs a literature review method, analyzing journals, books, and articles related to IoT, precision agriculture, smart irrigation, and digital hydroponics, to identify the role, benefits, and challenges of IT implementation in the agricultural sector. The findings indicate that IT supports precision agriculture through real-time monitoring of soil and crops, smart irrigation that saves water and energy, and smart hydroponics that enhance productivity and resource efficiency. In Indonesia, pilot projects such as automated irrigation and IoT-based monitoring have demonstrated increased yields on a small-to-medium scale. However, widespread adoption is still hampered by high initial costs, infrastructure limitations, and low digital literacy among farmers. This study concludes that the implementation of IT in environmentally friendly agriculture requires policy support, inclusive financing, and sustainable mentoring programs to ensure sustainability and equitable benefits.
Keywords: Information Technology, Precision Agriculture, Internet of Things, Sustainable Agriculture, Digital Age
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