Global Journal of Computer Science and Technology, G: Interdisciplinary, Volume 23 Issue 1

Applications of Emerging Smart Technologies in Farming Systems: A Review © 2023 Global Journals Global Journal of Computer Science and Technology Volume XXIII Issue I Version I 55 ( )G Year 2023 these automated farming vehicles will join the internet of things (IoT) worldwide. ( Smart-Ag.com) i) Electrofishing Electrofishing is a popular scientific survey method for sampling fish populations to determine abundance, density, and species type. Fishery Management & Surveys of Colorado's Waters stated in their study that correct electrofishing method does not cause permanent harm to fish, which return to their natural state . in just two minutes after being captured. Marine Harvest employs secure video surveillance to track fishery production and assist in fishing management. Fish breeding may be relatively low-tech on the surface, but becoming a world leader requires ongoing data monitoring at each stage of the value chain for seafood. j) Blockchain Technology Blockchain technology is mainly known for its application in cryptocurrency finance (BitCoin). However, the agricultural world is beginning to recognize this innovative new technology from a different perspective. Blockchain technology could include producers, retailers, logistics providers, and regulators in any supply chain. Blockchain technology based trading platforms reform agricultural trade by transparently connecting each transacting client to the same dataset ( intellias.com ) .Block Chain technology aims to reduce transaction costs and establish financial security. Blockchain technology simplifies and reduces the cost of validation and monitoring in the supply chain, (Fig. 8) which in turn, encourages smaller suppliers in the global food economy. Blockchain technology can transform the supply chain mechanism in the agricultural industry (intellias.com) . Blockchain technology in the agricultural supply chain can: 1. Simplifying all phases 2. Track down a product along its entire path from farmland to store shelf 3. Work to improve food safety and removing counterfeit goods 4. Significantly reduce financial risks and encouraging inclusive trade 5. Facilitate toaccess agricultural finance services for farmers and enterprises. 6. Apply data science concepts to generate more intelligent market data for better decision-making. 7. Provide legally valid certifications to relevant authorities. Fig. 8: A simplified Agriculture Supply Chain System. Commodity traders Louis Dreyfus Co. (LDC), a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods, completed selling and delivering thousands of tons of soybeans to China in December 2017. This is considered to be the first blockchain-powered agriculture trade. (ldc.com ) . Many of the initial blockchain applications in agriculture focused on traceability and supply chains, blockchain ledger can record and refresh crop status from planting to harvesting, storage, and delivery. A robust, secure, irreversible ledger that never loses a load is an advantage for large operations. All crops' statuses can be viewed in real-time. Blockchain technology can also be used to manage resources, such as machinery tracking, record-keeping, or monitoring other sensors and equipment. Jivabhumi is an agri- tech platform connecting farmers directly with Institutional buyers and consumers.