DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF RURAL AGRICULTURE IN NIGERIA: THE ROLE OF IOT AND DATA INNOVATION

Emily Grace Thompson · 2026 · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

Summary. IoT sensors and data-driven tools significantly improved agricultural outcomes for smallholder farmers in rural Nigeria. The study found that smart technologies reduced water use by 21% and fertilizer application by 18% without yield loss. Farmers using digital marketplaces increased net income by 25%, raised sale prices by 12%, and cut post-harvest losses by 15%. The research recommends solar-powered IoT hubs, localized training, and mobile interfaces to support wider adoption.

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  title   = {DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF RURAL AGRICULTURE IN NIGERIA: THE ROLE OF IOT AND DATA INNOVATION},
  author  = {Emily Grace Thompson},
  journal = {Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)},
  year    = {2026},
  doi     = {10.5281/zenodo.19066518},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19066518}
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DOI

10.5281/zenodo.19066518

Countries

Nigeria

Regions

Africa

Categories

agtech, broadband-and-digital, food-systems

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2026-04-28