Precision Agriculture and Climate-Resilient Farming: Artificial Intelligence, IoT, and Blockchain for Sustainable Agriculture

The creation of this book lies in a shared concern among researchers, scholars, and field practitioners with regard to how can Indian agriculture evolve in ways that are not only sustainable and productive but also equitable and climate-resilient? Precision Agriculture and Climate-Resilient Farming: Artificial Intelligence, IoT, and Blockchain for Sustainable Agriculture is an outcome of this collective inquiry, aimed at exploring integrative solutions that merge environmental consciousness with economic pragmatism.
This book comprises fifteen chapters, each dip into a distinct yet interconnected theme. Chapter 1 introduces "Agri-Fusion 5.0," a futuristic approach to blending smart technologies with sustainability. Subsequent chapters explore green transitions in South Asia, the socio-economic fabric of rural livelihoods, consumer behavior, vertical farming, and the psychological and economic dimensions of organic agriculture. The volume also engages with international dynamics, notably the WTO’s influence on Indian agriculture, and proposes policy reforms and credit mechanisms for inclusive growth.
A unique strength of this book lies in its interdisciplinary approach. It crosses traditional academic boundaries to address agriculture not merely as a sector of economic activity, but as a complex social-ecological system. The book has strived to balance empirical evidence with theoretical insights, and policy analysis with grounded case studies.
This book would not have been possible without the dedication of the contributing authors, whose expertise has enriched this discourse. We also thank the peer reviewers and editorial team for their valuable input. I hope this book will inspire dialogue, inform decision-making, and ultimately contribute to the sustainable transformation of Indian agriculture.