The South Korean Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced a 168% increase in smart farm exports, reaching $283 million by Nov. 2023, up from $105 million in the previous year. The ministry defines smart farm technologies as “fourth industrial revolution technologies,” such as the Internet of Things (IoT) technology, big data, artificial intelligence and robotics that enable the remote and automatic maintenance and management of crops and livestock.

The growth is attributed to enhanced governmental cooperation in the Middle East, a region prioritizing food security. The ministry has focused on the Middle East as a key export market