A Systematic Review of AI-Based Classifications Used in Agricultural Monitoring in the Context of Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

Vasile Adrian Nan, Gheorghe Badea (), Ana Cornelia Badea and Anca Patricia Grădinaru
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Vasile Adrian Nan: Faculty of Geodesy, Technical University of Civil Engineering, 020396 Bucharest, Romania
Gheorghe Badea: Faculty of Geodesy, Technical University of Civil Engineering, 020396 Bucharest, Romania
Ana Cornelia Badea: Faculty of Geodesy, Technical University of Civil Engineering, 020396 Bucharest, Romania
Anca Patricia Grădinaru: Faculty of Geodesy, Technical University of Civil Engineering, 020396 Bucharest, Romania

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 19, 1-40

Abstract: The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into remote sensing data classification has revolutionized agriculture and environmental monitoring. AI is one of the main technologies used in smart farming that enhances and optimizes the sustainability of agricultural production. The use of AI in agriculture can involve land use mapping and crop detection, crop yield monitoring, flood-prone area detection, pest disease monitoring, droughts prediction, soil content analysis and soil production capacity detection, and for monitoring the evolution of forests and vegetation. This review examines recent advancements in AI-driven classification techniques for various applications regarding agriculture and environmental monitoring to answer the following research questions: (1) What are the main problems that can be solved through incorporating AI-driven classification techniques into the field of smart agriculture and environmental monitoring? (2) What are the main methods and strategies used in this technology? (3) What type of data can be used in this regard? For this study, a systematic literature review approach was adopted, analyzing publications from Scopus and WoS (Web of Science) between 1 January 2020 and 31 December 2024. By synthesizing recent developments, this review provides valuable insights for researchers, highlighting the current trends, challenges and future research directions, in the context of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

Keywords: agriculture; artificial intelligence; remote sensing; sustainable development goals (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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