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The need for urban farming and green infrastructure is quickly growing due to the increased population and rapid urbanisation during the past decades. They have the capacity to increase urban farm productivity, enhance fresh food quality, optimise farming resource conservation (i.e., soil and water) and boost the economy. Urban farming and green infrastructure applications can be enriched by advanced smart technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning, Telecommunication, and Big data analysis. In China, cities have a great opportunity to benefit from smart technologies in farming to enhance urban sustainability, and life quality as this country rapidly moves on the edge of advanced technologies. This chapter surveys state-of-the-art smart technologies, particularly in the domain of farming and green infrastructure. It outlines the technologies' advances, benefits, and superiorities and highlights their distinct features, potential trends, and challenges in agriculture applications.
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Ardakani, S.P., Xie, H., Liu, X. (2022). Smart Technologies for Urban Farming and Green Infrastructure Development: A Taxonomy. In: Cheshmehzangi, A. (eds) Green Infrastructure in Chinese Cities. Urban Sustainability. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9174-4_14
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