Adoption of precision agriculture technologies by sugarcane farmers in the state of São Paulo, Brazil

Mozambani, Carlos Ivan; Filho, Hildo Meirelles de Souza; Vinholis, Marcela de Mello Brandão; Carrer, Marcelo José

doi:10.1007/s11119-023-10019-7

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“…While the technological promise of PA is beyond dispute, the real-world implementation is hemmed in by economic realities. Small-scale farmers, operating at the intersection of technological promise and economic constraints, find themselves navigating a nuanced landscape where the variables of costs, anticipated returns, and financial support collectively shape the trajectory of technology adoption (Mozambani et al, 2023; Munz and Schuele, 2022; Rakun et al, 2022). Only through a better understanding of these complexities and targeted interventions can we hope to broaden the adoption of PA technologies, fulfilling their promise for a more efficient and sustainable agricultural future.…”

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A systematic review on the factors governing precision agriculture adoption among small-scale farmers

John,

Hussin,

Shahibi

et al. 2023

Outlook Agric

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The global agricultural paradigm is witnessing a transformative shift with the advent of precision agriculture. While large-scale agricultural enterprises have been swift in their embrace of this innovation, its uptake among small-scale farmers remains nuanced and complex. This study elucidates the multi-faceted determinants that influence the adoption of precision agriculture within the small-scale farming sector. The study adopts a systematic literature review approach, meticulously selecting and analysing 29 relevant papers. Drawing upon an exhaustive literature review and empirical analyses, the research presents a composite framework weaving economic, technological, social, and environmental factors. Among these, the social dynamics emerge as the most significant factor, shaped by awareness levels, knowledge dissemination pathways, and entrenched cultural norms. These social elements often intertwine with ingrained traditional practices and perceptions, forming the most intricate layer shaping adoption attitudes. Notably, although economic factors like substantial initial investments and the calculus of Return on Investment are present, they are overshadowed by social considerations. The technological landscape is characterised by the challenges of digital literacy, infrastructural readiness, and technological interoperability. Lastly, environmental imperatives, underscored by resource scarcity, climate change resilience, and ecosystem services, offer both challenges and motivations. Together, these factors delineate the intricate roadmap guiding small-scale farmers in their journey toward precision agriculture adoption. This comprehensive exploration provides stakeholders with actionable insights, fostering informed decision-making and strategic interventions to augment precision agriculture's integration within the small-scale farming tapestry.

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Section: Findings and Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A systematic review on the factors governing precision agriculture adoption among small-scale farmers

John,

Hussin,

Shahibi

et al. 2023

Outlook Agric

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“…Another survey conducted with Brazilian sugarcane farmers from May to December 2019 [130] found that the information provided by the mills could positively affect the adoption rate of some digital tools, since mills are not considered only as buyers, but also as service providers to medium and large-sized farms. However, in terms of small farming operations, the main drivers that can boost adoption rates are rural organizations (i.e., cooperatives), research institutions and public extensions; these results corroborate the findings of [131].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Therefore, comparing studies from India [126], the USA [15] and Brazil [16,130], it is shown that the lack of adoption of digital tools is not solely related to the costs, but also to the poor linkage among farmers-researchers-extensions. In addition, for example, in Kenya, even with the presence of government policies fostering the adoption of technological tools in sugarcane production, the adoption rate is jeopardized by the lack of feedback, low connectivity coverage for farmers, mediocre service delivery and scarce funding for public extensions as reported in the "Policy on Revitalization of the Sugar Industry" [132].…”

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“…In Brazil, despite the low-cost rural credit policy provided by the government to small-and medium-sized farms, the adoption of digital tools especially by small farmers is not extensive [130] mainly because the benefits are not clear for them. Therefore, it is evident that technological adoption is dependent on farm size.…”

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“…Therefore, it is evident that technological adoption is dependent on farm size. In this sense, medium-and larger-sized farms have higher chances of boosting the adoption of digital tools supported by mills and small-sized farms, by farmer organizations and PA suppliers that can embrace the low-cost rural credit policy [130].…”

Section: Technological Implementationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Adoption of precision agriculture technologies by sugarcane farmers in the state of São Paulo, Brazil

Cited by 5 publications

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