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  • Publication | 2025

Nanotechnology in Agriculture: A Review of Innovations in Crop Protection and Food Security

Global Food and Nutrition Security

Nanotechnology is a crucial tool in the agricultural industry that offers innovative solutions to crop production, food security, and sustainability. This review highlights the role of nanotechnology in improves pesticide efficiency by enabling precise targeting, minimizing environmental contamination, and enhancing pest and disease control. Recent advances in nanotechnology have positively impacted sustainable farming practices, making crops more resilient to biotic and abiotic challenges. We discuss key advancements, such as nanosensors for monitor soil and plant conditions in real time and enhances sustainable practices by enabling timely identification of threats and efficient management of resources. Global food security is greatly aided by nanotechnology, especially in developing nations where food security is a key problem. Case studies and research results demonstrate the effectiveness of nanotechnology in solving specific agricultural issues, particularly in poor countries. Recent studies indicate that nanofertilizer (NF) can increase crop yield by up to 30%, while nanopesticides reduce chemical usage by 40%, minimizing environmental impact. As a result of multidisciplinary research and collaboration, nanotechnology is now a vital instrument in agriculture, having the ability to feed the world’s expanding population, while also transforming the sector more sustainably and effectively.