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The agricultural sector has a vital role in meeting national food needs, improving community welfare, and strengthening regional food security. However, the sector still faces various challenges, including land limitations, climate change, price fluctuations, and low production cost efficiency. Therefore, innovation is needed through the application of digital technology that is able to increase the productivity and sustainability of farming businesses. One of the solutions offered is the use of Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT), which is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with the Internet of Things (IoT) that allows agricultural systems to run more intelligently, efficiently, and scalably. This community service activity was carried out with the Satria Tani Hanggawana Farmers Group located in Kalisapu Village, Slawi District, Tegal Regency, with the main focus on premium melon cultivation. The method of the activity included material presentations on the concept of smart farming, the introduction of IoT-based sensor devices for monitoring temperature, humidity, and plant nutrition, field practices in greenhouses, simulations of the use of AI-based applications for crop prediction, and interactive discussions. In addition, material was also provided on simple agribusiness management, financial recording, and crop marketing strategies so that farmers are able to manage their businesses more professionally. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in participants' knowledge related to the application of AIoT in modern agriculture. Farmers not only understand the benefits of technology, but are also able to practice using tools and applications directly. The enthusiasm of the participants was reflected in their active involvement in discussions, willingness to try new technologies, and awareness of the importance of innovation to face agricultural challenges in the digital era.

The food security program involving chili cultivation in Pentur Village is hindered by inefficiencies in water use and suboptimal plant growth, primarily due to traditional irrigation methods that fail to consistently maintain ideal soil moisture and temperature. This issue is exacerbated by unpredictable environmental shifts, such as fluctuating weather patterns, and a lack of precise irrigation control stemming from technological limitations. To address this, a system for monitoring and regulating chili plant irrigation using IoT technology was developed. This system employs humidity and temperature sensors connected to an IoT platform like Blynk, enabling real-time observation of plant and environmental conditions. Data on soil moisture, air temperature, and humidity are stored in a database, and irrigation is automated based on soil moisture levels. The goal is to enhance water efficiency, minimize risks associated with over or under-watering due to environmental variations, and improve both yield and quality of the chili crop. This IoT-based system aims to simplify chili plant management for Pentur Village farmers and significantly boost agricultural output.

Oka Jamur Bali is one of the oyster mushroom cultivation farmers. Lack of efficiency in regulating temperature and humidity in mushroom barns is an important factor in the growth of mushroom fruiting bodies. This condition requires an innovative solution to regulate and monitor temperature and humidity in the barn area. This research aims to build a prototype using Arduino UNO, ESP32, DHT11, pump and Internet of Things (IoT) technology.  The monitoring system design uses Arduino UNO, NodeMCU ESP32, DHT11 and DC pump with 12V voltage. Arduino UNO functions as a control system to manage and control the temperature and humidity parameters of the mushroom barn environment with the DHT11 sensor used to accurately measure temperature and humidity. The combination of NodeMCU ESP32 and Arduino UNO aims for monitoring through the ThingSpeak platform which can be accessed with a smartphone connected to the internet network. Based on the results of the prototype of the automatic temperature and humidity control system, the system is able to measure the environmental conditions of the mushroom barn with humidity measurement results in the range of 79% - 82% and the average temperature during the test reached 29.35°C. The application of the system was able to reduce the temperature by 2.28% with an average temperature of 28.19°C and increase the relative humidity by 6.27% with an average humidity of 81.1% in the mushroom barn area. The results of income between the income generated by using the automatic temperature and humidity control system tool and the income of farmers without using the tool increased by Rp. 16,416.

In the era of globalization, technology increases efficiency in various human activities, including plant cultivation. Chili plants require special care, especially in meeting water needs according to ideal soil moisture, which is 30% -50% for chili. Conventional monitoring methods are inefficient because they require a lot of time and energy. A new breakthrough is needed to continuously monitor temperature, air humidity, and soil moisture. The designed tool will be placed in Cipadung Village to monitor soil moisture in chili plants, which require soil moisture that is not too high. This tool facilitates monitoring through the application, allowing automatic and manual watering. Soil moisture stability is also important for tomatoes, so watering can be regulated through the application display. This tool is useful for monitoring soil moisture levels effectively, supporting plant care with stable soil moisture needs, and facilitating the watering process through the application.

Durian is one of the leading fruit commodities with high economic value in various tropical regions, including Indonesia. However, the durian cultivation process often faces challenges related to unstable environmental conditions, such as temperature fluctuations, soil moisture, and nutritional deficiencies which can affect the level of plant fertility and the quality of the fruit produced. Therefore, an effective and efficient monitoring system is needed to optimize durian plant care. This research aims to develop a fertility monitoring system for durian trees using Internet of Things (IoT) technology which can help farmers manage the environmental conditions of plants in real-time. The designed system uses various sensors, such as soil moisture sensors, air temperature and humidity sensors, light intensity sensors, and soil nutrient sensors, to collect relevant environmental data. The data obtained from these sensors is then processed by a microcontroller and sent via the IoT network to a cloud-based storage platform. The trial results show that this system can monitor environmental conditions with high accuracy and provide appropriate maintenance recommendations, thereby increasing efficiency in managing durian plants.