%0 Journal Article %1 pauline_a_ongadi_2024_11215412 %A Ongadi, Pauline A. %D 2024 %J GSC Advanced Research and Reviews %K Agriculture Precision %N 1 %P 336–363 %R 10.30574/gscarr.2024.18.1.0026 %T A comprehensive examination of security and privacy in precision agriculture technologies %U https://gsconlinepress.com/journals/gscarr/content/comprehensive-examination-security-and-privacy-precision-agriculture-technologies %V 18 %X Precision agriculture has revolutionized modern farming practices by integrating cutting-edge technologies such as sensors, drones, and data analytics to optimize crop management. While these advancements offer unprecedented benefits in terms of yield optimization and resource efficiency, they also raise significant concerns regarding the security and privacy of sensitive agricultural data. This research paper delves into the intricate landscape of precision agriculture security and privacy, aiming to identify potential threats, vulnerabilities, and the corresponding measures necessary for safeguarding farmers' data and ensuring the sustainability of precision farming practices. The study employs a multidisciplinary approach, combining insights from computer science, agriculture, and privacy studies to provide a comprehensive overview. Through an analysis of existing security frameworks and privacy regulations, this paper proposes recommendations for the development and implementation of robust security protocols and privacy-enhancing technologies tailored to the unique challenges of precision agriculture. The findings of this research contribute to the ongoing dialogue on responsible technology adoption in agriculture, emphasizing the importance of striking a balance between innovation and the protection of farmers' sensitive information in the era of precision farming.

@article{pauline_a_ongadi_2024_11215412, abstract = {Precision agriculture has revolutionized modern farming practices by integrating cutting-edge technologies such as sensors, drones, and data analytics to optimize crop management. While these advancements offer unprecedented benefits in terms of yield optimization and resource efficiency, they also raise significant concerns regarding the security and privacy of sensitive agricultural data. This research paper delves into the intricate landscape of precision agriculture security and privacy, aiming to identify potential threats, vulnerabilities, and the corresponding measures necessary for safeguarding farmers' data and ensuring the sustainability of precision farming practices. The study employs a multidisciplinary approach, combining insights from computer science, agriculture, and privacy studies to provide a comprehensive overview. Through an analysis of existing security frameworks and privacy regulations, this paper proposes recommendations for the development and implementation of robust security protocols and privacy-enhancing technologies tailored to the unique challenges of precision agriculture. The findings of this research contribute to the ongoing dialogue on responsible technology adoption in agriculture, emphasizing the importance of striking a balance between innovation and the protection of farmers' sensitive information in the era of precision farming.}, added-at = {2024-05-21T09:09:28.000+0200}, author = {Ongadi, Pauline A.}, biburl = {https://www.bibsonomy.org/bibtex/2e49210a784d1694588d131f434301a75/gscarrjournal}, doi = {10.30574/gscarr.2024.18.1.0026}, interhash = {9cf658f8dcc06883052d6c560ae47423}, intrahash = {e49210a784d1694588d131f434301a75}, issn = {2582-4597}, journal = {GSC Advanced Research and Reviews}, keywords = {Agriculture Precision}, month = may, number = 1, pages = {336–363}, timestamp = {2024-05-21T09:09:28.000+0200}, title = {A comprehensive examination of security and privacy in precision agriculture technologies}, url = {https://gsconlinepress.com/journals/gscarr/content/comprehensive-examination-security-and-privacy-precision-agriculture-technologies}, volume = 18, year = 2024 }