New Review Connects AI and Remote Sensing with Climate-Smart Agriculture

A research review by Prof. Fares M. Howari examines how artificial intelligence, satellite and UAV remote sensing, and digital soil intelligence can support more precise and sustainable agricultural management. Published in the 2026 volume of the journal Agrochemicals, the work synthesizes evidence on mapping soil variability and improving the targeted use of fertilizers and other agricultural inputs.

The review links emerging technologies with practical challenges in food security, resource efficiency, and climate-smart agriculture. It highlights the potential of AI–remote-sensing systems to improve decision-making while also identifying barriers such as data standardization, model transferability, and the need for stronger digital infrastructure.