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These pressures are driving the search for advanced technological solutions to enhance productivity and resource management. Artificial intelligence (AI) has already demonstrated significant potential across various agricultural sectors; however, a comprehensive evaluation of AI applications across the entire sugar industry value chain from crop cultivation to industrial processing and supply chain management remains limited. This review provides a detailed assessment of the current state of AI and internet of things (IoT) implementation in the sugar beet industry. It examines key applications, including precision agriculture for sugarcane and sugar beet cultivation, intelligent monitoring systems for early disease detection, and AI-driven decision support tools for resource optimization. In addition, the study explores the role of AI in sugar manufacturing processes, where machine learning and data-driven models are used to optimize milling operations, improve product quality control, and enable predictive maintenance of industrial equipment. AI technologies are also shown to enhance supply chain efficiency through improved demand forecasting, logistics optimization, and real-time data analytics. Monitoring volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is becoming increasingly important in sugar beet and sugarcane storage. Microbial activity during storage and fermentation can release VOCs such as ethanol, which act as early indicators of crop degradation and spoilage. Detecting these gases using modern gas sensors enables continuous monitoring of storage conditions and crop health. When sensor data is integrated with AI and IoT systems, it can be analyzed in real time to identify early signs of microbial activity, improve storage management, and optimize processing decisions. 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