Immersive Technologies for Development: An Analysis of Agriculture

Isafiade, Omowunmi E.; Mabiletsa, Ofentse

doi:10.23919/ituk50268.2020.9303205

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“…A significant proportion of them (51%) are implemented in higher education. Despite those findings, researchers argue that implementing immersive technologies in agriculture will advance pedagogy and reduce fatalities and operating costs in the learning space, especially when new technologies or practices are being tested (Isafiade and Mabiletsa 2020). Its implementation in agriculture also benefits visualizing data effectively and providing a safe virtual environment for an experiment (Goka et al 2022).…”

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From Immersive to Metaverse: The Gap of Learning and Technology in Agriculture Education Application

Asfarian

Nurhadryani²,

Ardiansyah³

et al. 2022

JIKA

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Immersive technologies such as augmented reality, virtual reality, social media, virtual avatars, and online games have supported education. Agriculture, as one of the essentials process for human well-being, demands interaction-rich and content-rich educational technology to increase student understanding of the complex agriculture environment. The current trend of education technology is starting to shift to the metaverse. However, there is a gap between the current implementation of immersive technologies and the mature metaverse. Moreover, previous research indicates the lack of emphasis on learning theory, learning content, and design elements for immersive application in education. This research aims to identify those gaps, especially in agriculture education. We systematically analyze previous publications which developed an immersive application for agriculture education in higher education. We conclude that (1) most of the learning content and design element of metaverse technology is underutilized; (2) there are many implementation gaps between the current implementation with a mature metaverse; and (3) A mature metaverse education is complex and expensive, so careful long-term planning and identifying use cases is recommended. These gaps are essential for subsequent research on developing metaverse for education, especially in agriculture. We hope the results of this research will provide educators with a baseline knowledge of metaverse technologies to make better decisions on utilizing metaverse in educational institutions.

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From Immersive to Metaverse: The Gap of Learning and Technology in Agriculture Education Application

Asfarian

Nurhadryani²,

Ardiansyah³

et al. 2022

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Harvesting success: Metaverse adoption in agriculture sector as a sustainable business strategy

Sarkar,

Shardeo,

Mir

et al. 2024

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PurposeThe disconnect between producers and consumers is a fundamental issue causing irregularities, inefficiencies and leakages in the agricultural sector, leading to detrimental impacts on all stakeholders, particularly farmers. Despite the potential benefits of Metaverse technology, including enhanced virtual representations of physical reality and more efficient and sustainable crop and livestock management, research on its impact in agriculture remains scarce. This study aims to address this gap by identifying the critical success factors (CSFs) for adopting Metaverse technology in agriculture, thereby paving the way for further exploration and implementation of innovative technologies in the agricultural sector.Design/methodology/approachThe research employed integrated methodology to identify and prioritise critical success criteria for Metaverse adoption in the agricultural sector. By adopting a mixed-method technique, the study identified a total of 15 CSFs through a literature survey and expert consultation, focusing on agricultural and technological professionals and categorising them into three categories, namely “Technological”, “User Experience” and “Intrinsic” using Kappa statistics. Further, the study uses grey systems theory and the Ordinal Priority Approach to prioritise the CSFs based on their weights.FindingsThe study identifies 15 CSFs essential for adopting Metaverse technology in the agricultural sector. These factors are categorised into Technological, User Experience-related and Intrinsic. The findings reveal that the most important CSFs for Metaverse adoption include market accessibility, monetisation support and integration with existing systems and processes.Practical implicationsIdentifying CSFs is essential for successful implementation as a business strategy, and it requires a collaborative effort from all stakeholders in the agriculture sector. The study identifies and prioritises CSFs for Metaverse adoption in the agricultural sector. Therefore, this study would be helpful to practitioners in Metaverse adoption decision-making through a prioritised list of CSFs in the agricultural sector.Originality/valueThe study contributes to the theory by integrating two established theories to identify critical factors for sustainable agriculture through Metaverse adoption. It enriches existing literature with empirical evidence specific to agriculture, particularly in emerging economies and reveals three key factor categories: technological, user experience-related and intrinsic. These categories provide a foundational lens for exploring the impact, relevance and integration of emerging technologies in the agricultural sector. The findings of this research can help policymakers, farmers and technology providers encourage adopting Metaverse technology in agriculture, ultimately contributing to the development of environment-friendly agriculture practices.

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Immersive Technologies for Development: An Analysis of Agriculture

Cited by 2 publications

References 23 publications

From Immersive to Metaverse: The Gap of Learning and Technology in Agriculture Education Application

From Immersive to Metaverse: The Gap of Learning and Technology in Agriculture Education Application

Harvesting success: Metaverse adoption in agriculture sector as a sustainable business strategy

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