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ESTD Year: 2017 | Impact Factor: 6.9
DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
ESTD Year: 2017 | Impact Factor: 6.9
DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
Vol 10 No 8 (2026): Volume 10, Issue 8, August 2026 | Pages: 29-35
International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology
OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 12-08-2026
Modern agricultural monitoring systems are essential for transitioning from traditional practices to data-driven methods that address global food demand and climate change. This research examines various IoT communication technologies, evaluating their performance based on range, power consumption, scalability, and cost. The paper reviews short-range technologies like Wi-Fi and ZigBee, noting their high data rates but limited coverage, alongside long-range LPWAN solutions such as LoRa, NB-IoT, and Sigfox. By integrating these technologies with sensors and cloud platforms, farmers can achieve real-time monitoring of environmental parameters like soil moisture and temperature.
The study highlights that while short-range options are effective for small-scale cultivation, LPWAN technologies provide the efficiency required for large-area monitoring. Ultimately, this review identifies the most effective communication frameworks to support automated irrigation and remote decision-making. Such advancements contribute to the development of smarter, more resilient and sustainable farming systems in the era of Agriculture 4.0. This comprehensive analysis provides a foundational guide for selecting optimal connectivity solutions to enhance overall agricultural efficiency.
LORA, Wi-Fi, Sigfox, NBA IoT, Zigbee, agriculture monitoring.
Akash B, Chandana H R, Hema S M, Kavana S M, & Dr. Arun Kumar M. (2026). IoT Communication Technologies for Agricultural Monitoring System. International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, 10(8), 29-35. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2026.108003
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