Call for Chapters: Technology-Enabled Resilience in Modern Farming

Editors

Rahul Mishra, National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, India
Jyotir Chatterjee, Graphic Era University, India
Pawan Lingras, Saint Mary's University, Canada
Satya Prakash Maurya, Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, India
Ravi Naidu, University of Newcastle, Australia

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: July 19, 2026
 Full Chapters Due: November 1, 2026
 Submission Date: November 1, 2026

Introduction

This book will make a distinctive contribution to sustainable agriculture by providing a comprehensive overview of the integration of computational technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), Machine Learning (ML), Blockchain, Fog Computing, and Federated Learning. It will explore how emerging technologies can tackle significant challenges in modern agriculture through intelligent data aggregation, predictive analytics, and decentralized management systems. It will demonstrate how digital change can facilitate Agriculture 5.0, instilling optimism and confidence in the future of sustainable farming. So, this Book will surely serve as a significant resource that empowers scholars, policymakers, and practitioners with the knowledge and tools to enhance sustainable agriculture through innovative digital solutions. It evaluates the efficacy of various digital initiatives.

Objective

The primary objective of the book is to provide a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and forward-looking resource that integrates sustainability objectives with intelligent computational frameworks in contemporary agriculture. Despite the expanding literature on individual technologies, such as IoT, Artificial Intelligence, and Blockchain, a significant deficiency exists in a cohesive reference that connects these technologies under a unified framework of Agriculture 5.0 — a paradigm that prioritises climate resilience, environmental stewardship, and digital innovation. The book aims to: • Connect theoretical sustainability frameworks with real technology applications, offering a systematic route for academics, educators, and practitioners. • Address practical challenges encountered by the agricultural industry, including data fragmentation, limited trust in digital technologies, and suboptimal energy consumption, by developing intelligent, secure, and energy-efficient solutions. • Accompany faculty and students researching the topic of digital technology's impact on agriculture in the context of sustainable transformation.

Target Audience

This book addresses these gaps by: • Providing a comprehensive framework of Agriculture 5.0 that merges sustainability goals with intelligent computational models. • Explaining practical architectures using cloud–edge computing, federated learning, and digital twins for decision-making in real-world agricultural systems. • Discussing ethical, environmental, and policy aspects to help readers apply these technologies responsibly and sustainably. By doing so, it serves both academic learners and professionals seeking to translate research into practice for climate-resilient and sustainable agriculture. 1. Integrated Multi-Technology Perspective: Offers a unified view of Agriculture 5.0 by combining sustainability, energy efficiency, and intelligent computational models — bridging the gap between theory and practice. 2. Real-World Applicability and Case Studies: Includes global examples, simulation frameworks, and implementation strategies for smart farming, making it directly relevant to R&D, policymaking, and teaching. 3. Future-Ready Insights: Addresses emerging topics such as federated learning, edge intelligence, renewable-powered IoT, and blockchain-based governance — equipping readers for next-generation agricultural research and innovation. The book empowers its readers to design, evaluate, and implement sustainable agricultural ecosystems that are intelligent, secure, and adaptive to climate and resource constraints.

Recommended Topics

Part I: Foundations of Agriculture 5.0 and Sustainable Systems • Elements of Sustainable Agriculture System: Aspects of Agriculture 5.0 • Framework-Based Approaches for Sustainable Agriculture Systems: Towards Implementation of Agriculture 5.0 • Intervention of Computational Frameworks in Sustainable Agriculture Systems: A Blockchain Approach • Adaptation of Agriculture 5.0 Initiatives in Climate Change Impact Reduction • Transition of Agriculture 5.0 Towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Part II: Technological Integration — IoT, Cloud–Edge, Machine Learning, and Blockchain • IoT-Driven Precision Agriculture for Sustainable Crop Management • Cloud–Edge Computing Framework for Intelligent Data Aggregation in Agriculture 5.0 • Federated Learning for Privacy-Preserving and Energy-Efficient Agricultural Decision Systems • Blockchain for Supply Chain Transparency in Sustainable Agriculture 5.0 • Ethical AI and Data Governance in Agriculture 5.0: Ensuring Trust and Transparency Part III: Emerging Trends, Sustainability, and Future Directions • Sustainable Energy-Efficient IoT Architecture for Smart Agriculture • Cybersecurity and Data Integrity Frameworks in Agriculture 5.0 Ecosystems • Digital Twin-Enabled Modelling for Sustainable Farm Management • Socio-Economic and Policy Dimensions of Implementing Agriculture 5.0 in Developing Nations • Global Case Studies and Future Roadmap for Sustainable Agriculture 5.0

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before July 19, 2026, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by August 2, 2026 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters of a minimum of 10,000 words (word count includes references and related readings) are expected to be submitted by November 1, 2026, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-anonymized review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Technology-Enabled Resilience in Modern Farming. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.

Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global Scientific Publishing, an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference", "Medical Information Science Reference", "Business Science Reference", and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global Scientific Publishing specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2027.

Indexing Information for Prospective Authors

IGI Global Scientific Publishing meets the criteria for inclusion in major indexing services such as Scopus; however, it is important to note that all indexing decisions are made independently by these services. IGI Global Scientific Publishing books are selectively indexed by the indexing organization after publication. Indexing cannot be guaranteed for any book prior to publication, and the indexing organization has complete control over the final selection and timeline.

Important Dates

July 19, 2026: Proposal Submission Deadline
August 2, 2026: Notification of Acceptance
November 1, 2026: Full Chapter Submission
January 3, 2027: Review Results Returned
February 14, 2027: Final Acceptance Notification
February 28, 2027: Final Chapter Submission

Inquiries

Jyotir Chatterjee
Graphic Era University, India
Email: jyotir.cse@gmail.com

Dr. Rahul Mishra
National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (NIAMT), Ranchi, India
Email: rmishra@niamt.ac.in
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