Despite playing a substantial role in their economies, the agricultural sector of developing countries has not been exploited compared to developed countries. Developed Countries apply modern information and communication technologies in the form of Internet of Things (IOT) technologies to agriculture. This is also known as smart farming. IOT technologies have the potential to positively impact agriculture in developing countries. Some of the problems the agricultural sectors in developing countries face include; climate change, storage, wastage, low returns, pests, diseases and so much more. This project analyzes and talks about internet of things and how the concept can be applied to storage in agriculture to help farmers in developing countries reduce wastage in other to maximize profits. This project looks at numerous applications of IOT technology in agriculture, the challenges farmers in developing countries encounter and how internet of things benefit farmers in developing countries. In this Project, Nigeria which as a country in West Africa will be used as a case study.

Recommended Citation: Elili D., Simmonds D., Kline D., Canel C., (2019). Internet of Things and Its Application in Developing Countries. UNCW MS CSIS Proceedings. V. 13 , N. 6 .