Investigating narratives and trends in digital agriculture: A scoping study of social and behavioural science studies

McGrath, Karen; Brown, Claire M.; Regan, Áine; Russell, Tomás

doi:10.1016/j.agsy.2023.103616

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“…However, their technical background and the lack of field expertise condition their competency to fully understand the impacts of precision agriculture beyond the farm level. As conceptual [41,[68][69][70] and empirical contributions [45,71,72] from the field of digital agricultural technology implementation suggest, the interrelations between technologies and socio-environmental factors are not easily identifiable and require systemic thinking to be uncovered. The positivity bias in favor of precision agriculture technologies that we noticed can be explained in light of the research specializations represented in our sample.…”

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“…However, while research on precision agricultural technology development and application abounds, some studies suggest that researchers are not always well equipped with the skills needed to understand (potential and actual) adopters' priorities and problems [40]. On the other hand, being industry-driven, precision agriculture technology development often targets wealthy, technology-intensive, and more efficient industries, like dairy farming [41]. Hence, researchers may lack competencies in understanding what precision agriculture can offer to other sectors of farming activity-especially in alternative farm production practices, such as agroecology [42] or organic farming [43]-and how.…”

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A First View on the Competencies and Training Needs of Farmers Working with and Researchers Working on Precision Agriculture Technologies

Michailidis,

Charatsari,

Bournaris

et al. 2024

Agriculture

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The penetration of precision agriculture technologies in agrifood systems generates the need for efficient upskilling programs targeted at farmers and other actors. A critical first step in this direction is to uncover the training needs of the actors involved in precision agriculture ecosystems. The present study aimed to identify and assess gaps in competencies related to precision agriculture technologies of Greek livestock farmers and researchers specialized in this field. For farmers, we followed a partially mixed research design. To uncover researchers’ training needs, we chose a qualitative-dominant mixed approach. The results revealed that farmers lack competencies concerning the exploitation of precision agriculture technologies. Depending on their area of expertise, researchers have needs associated with predicting how research affects the future of farming and understanding how precision agriculture artifacts interplay with socio-environmental and economic factors. Despite the limited generalizability of the findings, which represent a limitation associated with the reliance of data on two small sample sizes, our results indicate that, beyond technology-related competencies, it is essential to enhance the capacity of producers and researchers to foresight and shape potential (digital) futures.

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A First View on the Competencies and Training Needs of Farmers Working with and Researchers Working on Precision Agriculture Technologies

Michailidis,

Charatsari,

Bournaris

et al. 2024

Agriculture

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“…The potential benefits of digital agriculture are vast, including increased food security, economic growth, and sustainability. As such, it has attracted significant attention from researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders (McGrath et al, 2023). In this paper, we present a synthesis of the current state of research in digital agriculture and explore future directions for this rapidly evolving field.…”

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Navigating the Path to Equitable and Sustainable Digital Agriculture among Small Farmers in Malaysia: A Comprehensive Review

Hassim,

Osman,

Awal

et al. 2024

IMBR

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The agriculture sector has transformed with the advent of digital agriculture, smart farming and Agriculture 4.0, yet the social science aspects remain underexplored. This article aims to address this gap by conducting a comprehensive review of 17 studies that focus on the social, economic, and institutional dimensions of precision farming, digital agriculture, smart farming and Agriculture 4.0. The objectives are to explore the dynamics between digital agriculture and farm diversity and to identify emerging concerns related to economics, business, institutions, and ethics. Methodologically, the review synthesizes existing literature on socio-cyber-physical-ecological systems, digital agriculture policy processes, the transition from analog to digital agriculture and the global landscape of digital agriculture development. It adopts a multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary approach to provide a holistic understanding of the topic. The outcomes reveal significant implications for policymakers, farmers, and stakeholders in the agriculture sector. Key findings highlight the necessity of addressing social and economic impacts, such as data privacy, security, and accessibility, and the effects of automation on rural employment and community structures. The review emphasizes the importance of developing institutional and governance frameworks to support digital agriculture practices and tailoring policies to promote sustainable and equitable use of digital technologies. It explores how infrastructure, connectivity and local capacities influence the adoption of digital agriculture technologies. The review advocates for further research on the intersection of digital agriculture with broader societal trends, such as climate change, urbanization, and food system transformations, to develop strategies for sustainable and resilient food systems.

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“…Digitalization of agriculture refers to the introduction of technologies belonging to the so-called fourth industrial revolution to the agricultural sector. These tools are expected to have a positive transformative potential for farming and the wider agrifood sector [1], without, however, being free from negative impacts [2,3]. To unfold their potential and bring about the desired outcomes, digital technologies depend on the adopters' aptitude to exploit them [4].…”

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Towards Agricultural Digitalization: Does Higher Agricultural Education Supply Students with Relevant Competencies?

Charatsari,

Michailidis,

Lioutas

et al. 2024

The 17th International Conference of the Hellenic Association of Agricultural Economists

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Investigating narratives and trends in digital agriculture: A scoping study of social and behavioural science studies

Cited by 27 publications

References 52 publications

A First View on the Competencies and Training Needs of Farmers Working with and Researchers Working on Precision Agriculture Technologies

A First View on the Competencies and Training Needs of Farmers Working with and Researchers Working on Precision Agriculture Technologies

Navigating the Path to Equitable and Sustainable Digital Agriculture among Small Farmers in Malaysia: A Comprehensive Review

Towards Agricultural Digitalization: Does Higher Agricultural Education Supply Students with Relevant Competencies?

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