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.

翻译：物联网技术在农业领域的融合展现出变革耕作方式的潜力，在沙特阿拉伯王国尤为如此。本研究探讨了沙特农民对智慧农业实践的采纳情况。受地理位置与自然环境所限，沙特在农业领域面临重大挑战。本研究旨在通过针对不同年龄、地区和从业年限的沙特农民开展调查，探讨物联网技术将如何提升沙特农业水平，并识别其当前应用现状。研究结果表明：90%的农民在耕作中遇到困难，且所有人均表示有意采用智慧农业以应对这些问题。尽管当前已有60%的农民正在使用物联网技术，但他们在实施智慧农业实践中仍面临挑战。由此可见，智慧农业为恶劣天气、水资源短缺和劳动力不足等普遍性挑战提供了解决方案，但其推广仍受成本与教育水平等障碍制约。