Mobile Technology in Agriculture: A Systematic Literature Review of Emerging Trends and Future Research Directions

This literature review examines the current trends and future research directions in the use of mobile technology in agriculture from 2014 to 2024. In 2024, a search was conducted on the SCOPUS database, resulting in 2,570 documents published between 2014 and 2024. These documents were analyzed to identify the most frequently cited articles in the
SCOPUS database. The search used keywords such as mobile technology, mobile applications, smartphones, and mobile devices in combination with keywords like agriculture, farming, and crop production. The analysis of publication trends revealed a significant increase in the number of documents and citations. Notably, India, the United States, and China emerged as the leading contributors in agricultural technology research. Most publications were conference papers and journal articles, with notable contributions from institutions such as Bina Nusantara University and the Sri Lanka Institute of
Information Technology. Through keyword analysis, major research clusters focusing on crops, the Internet of Things (IoT), and mobile applications were identified. Key journals
in this field, such as Communications in Computer and Information Science, Sensors (Switzerland), and Agriculture (Switzerland), cover these topics. This review aims to highlight the global, dynamic, and interdisciplinary nature of research in mobile agricultural technology. It underscores the increasing importance of this field and emphasizes the need
for further exploration