Adoption of Smart Soil Monitoring Systems among Biological Science Staff in Federal Polytechnic Bali: Trends, Benefits, and Challenges

Mohammed; Usman; Bilyaminu Muhammad Abdullahi; Usman Zannah Bukar; Patience Robert

doi:10.56201/wjimt.v9.no10.2025.pg255.268

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Adoption of Smart Soil Monitoring Systems among Biological Science Staff in Federal Polytechnic Bali: Trends, Benefits, and Challenges

Mohammed, Usman, Bilyaminu Muhammad Abdullahi, Usman Zannah Bukar, Patience Robert

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Smart Soil Monitoring Systems (SSMS) have emerged as innovative digital solutions for improving soil data collection, analyzing environmental variables, and enhancing precision in agricultural and scientific research. Despite the global shift toward smart agriculture and environmental sustainability, the level of awareness and adoption of SSMS in many Nigerian institutions remains significantly low. This study investigated the trends, benefits, and challenges in the adoption of Smart Soil Monitoring Systems among Biological Science staff of Federal Polytechnic Bali, Taraba State. A descriptive survey design was adopted, and a census sampling technique was used to involve all 20 Biological Science staff as respondents. A validated structured questionnaire titled “Adoption of Smart Soil Monitoring Systems Questionnaire” was used for data collection, while frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation served as analytical tools. Findings revealed a moderate level of awareness of SSMS but very low practical adoption due to limited access to modern monitoring technologies, lack of training, insufficient funding, and inadequate institutional policy support. However, respondents acknowledged clear benefits such as improved soil analysis accuracy, enhanced environmental sustainability, and better support for agricultural research and teaching. It was recommended that the institution should invest in digital soil monitoring tools, organize continuous capacity- building workshops, and encourage integration of SSMS into academic laboratory activities. This research contributes to the understanding of digital innovation adoption in higher education, particularly in the context of agricultural and environmental studies.

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Smart Soil Monitoring SystemsAwarenessAdoptionBiological Science Staff

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Adoption of Smart Soil Monitoring Systems among Biological Science Staff in Federal Polytechnic Bali: Trends, Benefits, and Challenges

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