Cost-Benefit Analysis of Precision Agriculture Technologies in Greenhouses

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https://doi.org/10.20873/uft.2675-3588.2026.v7n3.p25-34

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Sustainability, precision agriculture, greenhouse optimization, economic analysis, iot

Abstract

Precision agriculture technologies offer significant potential to improve resource efficiency, productivity, and sustainability in greenhouse farming. However, their implementation often faces economic challenges that limit adoption, particularly in small- and medium-scale operations. This study aims to analyze the cost-benefit dynamics of applying precision agriculture technologies in greenhouses, highlighting economic feasibility, potential risks, and environmental benefits. A literature-based assessment was conducted, focusing on tools such as sensors, IoT systems, artificial intelligence, and automated control mechanisms. The analysis reveals that while these technologies can enhance production efficiency and reduce resource usage, the high initial investment and market uncertainties remain significant barriers. The findings emphasize the need for further studies on economic viability and the development of financing models to support broader adoption. This review contributes to understanding the economic implications of integrating precision agriculture technologies in greenhouse systems, supporting informed decision-making for producers and policymakers.

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Kathy Camila Cardozo Osinski Senhorini, Universidade Federal do Tocantins

Kathy Camila Cardozo Osinski Senhorini holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (PUC-Rio, 2012) and has expertise in computational simulation, electromagnetic theory, microwaves, wave propagation, and antennas. She worked 15 years in private companies and government agencies developing specialized systems. Currently, she is an Associate Professor at UFT.

Stefani Carolline Leal de Freitas, Universidade Federal do Tocantins

Electrical Engineer from the State University of Minas Gerais - Campus of the Educational Foundation of Ituiutaba (2008). Master’s (2011) and Ph.D. (2014) in Electrical Engineering from São Paulo State University “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” - UNESP - Faculty of Engineering of Ilha Solteira. She completed a doctoral internship at the University of Minho - Portugal (2012). She is an Associate Professor I in the Bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering at the Federal University of Tocantins - UFT - Palmas Campus. Her activities include research related to the implementation of harmonic suppressors, energy conversion, and the design of transmission lines and power distribution networks.

Dr Jadiel, Universidade Federal do Tocantins

He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering (2007) from the University of Marilia, a Master’s degree (2010) and Ph.D. (2015) in Electrical Engineering from São Paulo State University “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” - UNESP - Faculty of Engineering of Ilha Solteira. He completed a doctoral internship at the University of Coimbra - Portugal (2013). He holds his first Postdoctoral degree from the University of São Paulo, USP, São Carlos Campus, Brazil (2020), and his second Postdoctoral degree from the University of Castilla-La Mancha, UCLM, Ciudad Real Campus, Spain (2021). He is currently an Adjunct Professor IV in the Electrical Engineering program at the Federal University of Tocantins - UFT - Palmas Campus. His main research areas focus on Power System Planning, Distribution Systems, Artificial Intelligence, and Power Quality.

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2026-06-02

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Da Silva Barbosa, V.C. et al. 2026. Cost-Benefit Analysis of Precision Agriculture Technologies in Greenhouses. Academic Journal on Computing, Engineering and Applied Mathematics. 7, 3 (June 2026), 25–34. DOI:https://doi.org/10.20873/uft.2675-3588.2026.v7n3.p25-34.

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