Automated Production Management in Horticulture: An Industry 4.0 Perspective

The whole industry has changed as it progresses from 1.0 to 4.0 in accordance with regulations. Horticulture has seen tremendous advances in automated technology production management, which has revolutionized crop cultivation and management techniques. These technological developments have improved product quality, increased crop productivity, decreased labor costs, and reduced negative environmental consequences. The purpose of this book chapter is to investigate the current state of automated production management in horticulture, including its applications, techniques, and potential future directions. This chapter presents an overview of how technology is being used in automated production management, such as robotic harvesting, sensor-based monitoring, and precision irrigation. In addition, the chapter investigates the possible benefits and future possibilities of automated production management in horticulture. It focuses on developing trends, such as the incorporation of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms, which can improve decision-making processes and resource allocation. Data analytics, remote sensing, and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies are also covered for real-time monitoring and system optimization. Some aspects of automated horticulture are also investigated, such as crop diversity, development phases, and environmental variables. <br><br>Finally, this book chapter presents a complete review of automated production management in horticulture, emphasizing the industry's disruptive significance. It also tackles farmers' and researchers' existing issues with automated horticulture production systems. Horticulture stakeholders may improve productivity, sustainability, and profitability by embracing automated production management in an increasingly competitive and resource-constrained environment.