articleSmart Agricultural TechnologyFeb 23, 2022GOLD OA

The digitization of agricultural industry – a systematic literature review on agriculture 4.0

University of Alberta · Northumbria University

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Abstract

Agriculture is considered one of the most important sectors that play a strategic role in ensuring food security. However, with the increasing world's population, agri-food demands are growing — posing the need to switch from traditional agricultural methods to smart agriculture practices, also known as agriculture 4.0. To fully benefit from the potential of agriculture 4.0, it is significant to understand and address the problems and challenges associated with it. This study, therefore, aims to contribute to the development of agriculture 4.0 by investigating the emerging trends of digital technologies in the agricultural industry. For this purpose, a systematic literature review based on Protocol of…

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Keywords
  • Agriculture
  • Digitization
  • Context (archaeology)
  • Business
  • Systematic review
  • Food security
  • Population
  • Emerging technologies
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Zero hunger
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