Unraveling the Drivers and Barriers of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) Uptake Amongst Grape Growers in Maharashtra

Bhuvaneshwari T H, Akshay S Deshmukh

2024

Abstract

Globally, 70 per cent of water is used for irrigation, and there is a huge gap in fresh water and irrigation requirements to feed the growing world population owing to resource constraints. In India, 80 per cent of water is used for irrigation purposes owing to the irregulated consumption posed by drought situations. The method of irrigation in the current scenario does not account for weather forecasts, soil moisture in the root zone, evapotranspiration, plant growth stage, and crop coefficient. Irregulated irrigation can lead to plant water stress, which, in turn, leads to slow growth and low productivity. Therefore, sustainable water use is necessary in India. Precision farming is a solution to most agricultural problems faced by India, although the adoption of this technology is nascent in India. Understanding the benefits and adoption behavior of precision technology, such as WSNs, requires much attention for broader adoption. Most existing literature has focused on developed nations, which may not be suitable for developing nations. This study investigates the factors responsible for WSN uptake and the level of adoption among grape farmers in Maharashtra State, India. Cross-sectional data were collected via a survey using a multistage sampling framework. Water saving and crop dynamics also emerged as significant factors for the level of adoption. However, high costs, fragmented land holdings, institutional issues, and gender inclusivity are barriers to adoption. The findings emphasize support from the government and design technologies with reasonable cost and durability to lower service charges. Overall cost, service charge, farm size, and institutional support are necessary for the diffusion of technology in developing nations, providing relevant insights for policymakers, service providers, and developers.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

H B. and Deshmukh A. (2024). Unraveling the Drivers and Barriers of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) Uptake Amongst Grape Growers in Maharashtra. In Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Emerging Innovations for Sustainable Agriculture - Volume 1: ICEISA; ISBN 978-989-758-714-6, SciTePress, pages 196-203. DOI: 10.5220/0012907200004519

in Bibtex Style

@conference{iceisa24,
author={Bhuvaneshwari H and Akshay Deshmukh},
title={Unraveling the Drivers and Barriers of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) Uptake Amongst Grape Growers in Maharashtra},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Emerging Innovations for Sustainable Agriculture - Volume 1: ICEISA},
year={2024},
pages={196-203},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0012907200004519},
isbn={978-989-758-714-6},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Emerging Innovations for Sustainable Agriculture - Volume 1: ICEISA
TI - Unraveling the Drivers and Barriers of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) Uptake Amongst Grape Growers in Maharashtra
SN - 978-989-758-714-6
AU - H B.
AU - Deshmukh A.
PY - 2024
SP - 196
EP - 203
DO - 10.5220/0012907200004519
PB - SciTePress