Exploration of the Challenges in Adopting Smart Farming Among Smallholder Farmers: A Qualitative Study

Dayang Siti Norhafiza, Abang Ahmad and Fazleen, Abdul Fatah and Abdul Rahman, Saili and Jamayah, Saili and Nur Masriyah, Hamzah and Rumaizah, Che Md Nor and Zubaidah, Omar and Mohamed, Ghali (2024) Exploration of the Challenges in Adopting Smart Farming Among Smallholder Farmers: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology Vol.45 No.1, 45 (1). pp. 17-27. ISSN 2462-1943

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Abstract

Applications of smart farming have been introduced as a way out of various production issues in the agriculture sector, especially during the occurrence of COVID-19. Several technical studies have also been done to develop the modules that meet the operational requirements in Malaysia and determine their benefits and impacts on farmers. Despite the availability of smart farming technologies and their benefits to farmers’ productivity and profitability, adoption of smart farming among Malaysian farmers, especially in rural areas, remains a challenge. Therefore, a qualitative study among farmers in Sarawak and Sabah was conducted to determine the challenges that arise with the adoption of smart farming technologies. The results highlighted that farmer faced challenges in regard to the high startup cost of technology, lack of expertise and knowledge on technologies, connectivity and access in rural areas, farm size, and governmental support. In practice, this study also discussed the challenges of adopting smart farming mentioned by participants and some possible solutions for future attention.

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