  The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in agriculture holds
promise for transforming farming practices, particularly in the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia (KSA). This study explores the adoption of smart farming practices
among KSA farmers. Due to the geographical location and nature of KSA, it faces
significant challenges in agriculture. The objective of this research is to
discuss how IoT will enhance agriculture in KSA and identify its current usage
by conducting a study on Saudi farmers with varying ages, regions, and years of
experience. The results indicate that 90% of the farmers encounter challenges
in farming, and all of them express interest in adopting smart farming to
address these issues. While 60% of farmers are currently utilizing IoT
technologies, they encounter challenges in implementing smart farming
practices. Thus, smart farming presents solutions to prevalent challenges
including adverse weather, water scarcity, and labor shortages, though barriers
include cost and educational challenges.
