Cybersecurity Challenges and Solutions in IoT-based Precision Farming Systems

Adaptation of technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), and block chain in agriculture has revolutionized farming activities, offering several benefits such as increased efficiency, reduced costs, and improved crop yields. However, these advancements also have their fair share of security challenges, opening space for vulnerabilities that adversaries can exploit and compromising agricultural IoT networks, autonomous farming equipment, and vehicles. This may lead to compromised services and devices disrupting farming activities, causing losses to the farmers. This paper captures the state-of-the-art review of IoT-based precision farming systems, including the technological applications, cybersecurity challenges, and mitigation measures to secure the agricultural environment.