Applying Fuzzy Logic to Mitigate Agricultural Risks: From Pest Outbreaks to Extreme Weather Event

V. Sundhari, Dr. S. Shunmugapriya

Abstract: Fuzzy logic has emerged as an effective instrument for managing uncertainty and imprecision in agricultural risk evaluation. This research examines the utilisation of fuzzy logic in assessing and alleviating risks related to pest infestations, severe weather occurrences, and other adversities encountered by farmers. Integrating fuzzy logic into decision-making enables farmers to make more educated and nuanced choices concerning crop management aspects, including irrigation, crop selection, and the timing of planting and harvesting. Fuzzy logic systems are adept at managing complicated, unpredictable, and imprecise data, rendering them ideal for analysing the intricate characteristics of weather patterns and their possible effects on agriculture. The incorporation of fuzzy logic into livestock management can enhance the optimisation of feeding schedules, the monitoring of animal health, and the adjustment of environmental controls in response to weather conditions. Furthermore, fuzzy logic systems can enhance long-term agricultural planning and climate change adaptation techniques by examining trends in meteorological patterns and crop performance over prolonged durations. The deployment of these systems may encounter hurdles, including the necessity for comprehensive data collecting and farmer training; nonetheless, the advantages of employing fuzzy logic in agricultural risk assessment encompass enhanced management of ambiguity and more sophisticated risk evaluations. Future research may concentrate on advancing intricate fuzzy algorithms, investigating applications in novel agricultural technology, and performing comparative analyses with conventional risk assessment methodologies. The use of fuzzy logic-based risk assessment systems in agriculture could transform farming operations, improving resistance and flexibility to climate change.

Keywords: Fuzzy logic, Agricultural risk assessment, Crop management, Livestock management, Climate change adaptation, Agricultural technology adoption, Risk mitigation

How to Cite?: V. Sundhari, Dr. S. Shunmugapriya, "Applying Fuzzy Logic to Mitigate Agricultural Risks: From Pest Outbreaks to Extreme Weather Event", Volume 14 Issue 10, October 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 667-675, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251011224215, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251011224215