Analysis and comparative study on the status quo of smart farms in China, Korea and Japan

Abstract

(Background and Purpose) Presently, the per capita area of arable land in many countries is decreasing, the supply and demand of food is tense, the arable land is being over-exploited and polluted, and the traditional agricultural production mode can no longer be adapted to the development of modern agriculture. The degree of informatization is increasing with the advancement in science and technology . Therefore, people have begun to implement smart agriculture, that is, the Internet of things technology, big data, and artificial intelligence in agricultural production, to improve efficiency and quality. This study examines the situation of smart agriculture in China, South Korea , and Japan. (Method) This study employs the literature review, analysis, and case study methods. First, it employs literature review to determine the status quo of smart farms in China, South Korea, and Japan. Thereafter, it analyzes the existing problems of smart farms in the three countries, and determines their standards. Finally, it uses the case study methods, selecting smart farm samples in China, Korea, and Japan to analyze and compare the current situation and characteristics of smart farms in these three countries. (Results) Smart farms in China, South Korea, and Japan are undergoing rapid development, and have formulated relevant policies and invested funds. Japan's smart farm intelligence level is relatively high; South Korea has a high level of information technology, but it is less used in smart farms; and China uses extensive information technology in smart farms, most of them being imported equipment. All three countries need to improve agricultural data integration. South Korea and Japan do not have their own satellite navigation equipment. (Conclusion) First, the global food crisis can be solved by smart farms. Second, China, South Korea, and Japan advocate smart agriculture and assign importance to policy support, however, they need to formulate specific laws and further increase capital investment. Third, Japan has implemented sophisticated intelligence into smart farms; South Korea requires to use a high level of information technology in smart farms; and China requires to enhance independent research and development of agricultural information technology. The three countries need to improve the integration of agricultural data. Fourth, China needs to further expand its network coverage, and South Korea and Japan need additional satellite navigation facilities. The findings of this study can further promote the improvement of smart farms and lead to development in contemporary agriculture.