Digitalisation in agriculture: A scoping review of technologies in practice, challenges, and opportunities for smallholder farmers in sub-saharan africa
University of KwaZulu-Natal · University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus · +2 more institutions
Abstract
Digitalisation in agriculture is transforming the way farming is practised worldwide, and its potential benefits for smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are particularly promising. Yet, scientific evidence on the digital technologies utilised by smallholder food producers in SSA and the associated challenges still needs improvement. This review attempts to provide a thorough overview of the technologies currently being employed by smallholder farmers in SSA while also exploring the associated challenges and opportunities. Through a systematic literature search, 27 relevant studies were analysed to identify the region-wise current technologies, challenges, and opportunities. Results show that…
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7Topics & keywords
- Livelihood
- Business
- Transformative learning
- Agriculture
- Market access
- Emerging technologies
- Productivity
- Marketing
- Zero hunger