In this repository, we proudly present a comprehensive ontology that seamlessly merges multiple ontologies from diverse subdomains of smart farming. Our goal is to offer a unified and cohesive knowledge representation framework, catering to the ever-evolving needs of this dynamic field.

• Merging Diverse Ontologies: We've meticulously combined ontologies from various smart farming subdomains, achieving an encompassing and holistic perspective.
• Unified Knowledge Base: This ontology facilitates knowledge sharing and collaboration within the smart farming community.
• Advancing Smart Farming: Our unified ontology fosters innovation, research, and practical applications, contributing significantly to the advancement of smart farming.

• For Academics and Practitioners: This unified ontology is an essential resource for anyone involved in academic research or hands-on agricultural practices, enriching work in the field of smart farming.
• Encouraging Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Designed to be a common ground for experts from various disciplines, our ontology promotes collaboration and understanding across different smart farming areas.
• Inspiring Innovation: Our comprehensive and integrated approach positions this ontology not just as a resource, but also as a catalyst for new ideas and cutting-edge solutions in smart farming.

This ontology covers the following domains in smart farming:

• Crop Production: Arable crops, perennial crops, hydroponics, vertical farming.
• Livestock Production: Dairy, beef cattle, poultry, swine, aquaculture.
• Forestry and Plantation Management: Timber production, pulpwood, agroforestry, sustainable forest management.

• Precision Agriculture: Soil analysis, variable rate application, irrigation optimization, yield prediction.
• Livestock Health & Welfare: Disease detection, animal tracking, breeding management, precision feeding.
• Farm Resource Management: Water management, energy efficiency, nutrient optimization, waste reduction.

• Internet of Things (IoT) in Agriculture: Sensors, actuators, data platforms, remote monitoring.
• Decision Support Systems: Data analysis, modeling, forecasting, automated recommendations.
• Robotics & Automation: Autonomous vehicles, drones, harvesting machines, milking robots.

• Climate-Smart Agriculture: Climate change adaptation, greenhouse gas mitigation, sustainable soil management.
• Biodiversity & Conservation: Habitat protection, pollinator management, integrated pest management.
• Water Management: Irrigation efficiency, drought resilience, water quality monitoring.

• Food Quality & Safety: Traceability, inspection systems, disease prevention, post-harvest management.
• Agricultural Economics & Marketing: Market analysis, supply chain optimization, risk management.
• Social & Ethical Considerations: Labor rights, animal welfare, rural development, food security.

• Available Format: OWL
• Compatible Tools: Protégé

We believe in the power of collaboration and community. Your insights, suggestions, and contributions are crucial in refining and expanding this ontology. Join us in this journey to revolutionize the knowledge landscape of smart farming!

Dive into our repository and discover a world where knowledge unites, innovation thrives, and the future of smart farming is shaped. Together, let's grow a smarter, more sustainable future.

This ontology is distributed under the GNU General Public License. See the LICENSE file for details.

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We extend our gratitude to every contributor who has enriched this repository by sharing their developed ontologies.