The Indonesian Journal of Computer Science
Vol. 15 No. 3 (2026): The Indonesian Journal of Computer Science

Impact of 5G in Agricultural Networks: A Review of Improvement Strategies and Publication Trends

Alfred Kgopa (University of South Africa)



Article Info

Publish Date
08 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study presents a systematic literature review of the impact of fifth-generation (5G) wireless networks on agriculture, focusing on publication trends, challenges, and opportunities from Scopus papers published between 2015 and 2025. The findings reveal a rapid annual growth rate of 34.93% in research outputs, with 274 documents published across 96 sources, indicating rising global interest in 5G-enabled smart farming technologies. However, persistent challenges include infrastructural limitations in rural farm areas, high costs of implementation, and digital literacy gaps among smallholder farmers. The bibliometric analysis highlights strong international collaboration (28.47%) and dominant contributions from India, China, and the USA. Emerging research trends focus on artificial intelligence (AI), edge computing, and hybrid connectivity models, signaling future directions for 5G-based agricultural innovations. Beyond mapping publication trends, this study synthesizes technical integration pathways and policy-relevant strategies for deploying resilient 5G-enabled agricultural networks in underdeveloped regions.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijcs

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT Electrical & Electronics Engineering Engineering

Description

The Indonesian Journal of Computer Science (IJCS) is a bimonthly peer-reviewed journal published by AI Society and STMIK Indonesia. IJCS editions will be published at the end of February, April, June, August, October and December. The scope of IJCS includes general computer science, information ...