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Advancing sustainability: The impact of emerging technologies in agriculture

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The need to ensure food security and promote environmental sustainability has led to a transformative period in agriculture. This period is characterized by the use of novel technology, which provides solutions that effectively address ecological concerns while also ensuring economic viability. Emerging technologies, such as precision farming enabled by drones, sensor-based monitoring systems and genetic editing techniques that result in drought-resistant crops, are significantly changing the agricultural sector. The integration of data analytics and machine learning algorithms is transforming supply chain management and enhancing the capabilities of predictive analytics in the context of crop diseases. Technological interventions serve to optimize efficiency and minimize the adverse ecological effects associated with farming, promoting the goals of sustainable agriculture. However, it is important to carefully address ethical and socio-economic considerations, including accessibility and data privacy, to manage these effects effectively. Therefore, the objective of this study is to examine the contributions of emerging technology to sustainable agriculture, evaluate its constraints, and suggest a comprehensive framework for its ethical and equitable integration. Communication technology has also impacted the agricultural sector, particularly with the increased use of connected devices. Artificial intelligence and deep learning advancements make processing collected data faster and more efficient, leading to more sustainable agricultural production using free, open-source software and sensor technology solutions. This technology enhances land optimization and boosts agricultural productivity, making sustainable farming practices more viable for both large and small-scale farmers. Our bibliometric analysis indicates a notable increase in interest in integrating sustainable agricultural methods with new technologies, particularly since 2018. It also revealed a strong link between precision agriculture, smart farming, machine learning, and the Internet of Things. However, awareness of technology is not very prevalent in the Asian region, especially among small-scale farmers. As a result, excessive usage of agricultural resources and wastage bring many adverse repercussions, and it’s a high constraint to sustainable agricultural practices in the region.
Gamage, Ashoka (57216907833); Gangahagedara, Ruchira (57278784100); Subasinghe, Shyamantha (57191837813); Gamage, Jeewan (58134735900); Guruge, Chamini (59416305600); Senaratne, Sera (59415469400); Randika, Thevin (59416071400); Rathnayake, Chamila (59415471100); Hameed, Zammil (59415709900); Madhujith, Terrence (6506326574); Merah, Othmane (6603740274)
Advancing sustainability: The impact of emerging technologies in agriculture
2024
10.1016/j.cpb.2024.100420
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85209589166&doi=10.1016%2fj.cpb.2024.100420&partnerID=40&md5=9aca7a092141dd302ae0c71ce5f4da44
China Sri Lanka Joint Research and Demonstration Centre for Water Technology (JRDC), Meewathura Road, Peradeniya, 20400, Sri Lanka; 118, Riverbend Research Center North110, Riverbend Road, Athens, 30602, GA, United States; Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 20400, Sri Lanka; Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, 20400, Sri Lanka; School of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, N1G 2W1, ON, Canada; Department of Sinhala, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 20400, Sri Lanka; UWC Atlantic, St Donat’s Castle, Llantwit Major,Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, CF61 1WF, United Kingdom; School of Environmental Sciences. University of Guelph – SES, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, N1G 2W1, ON, Canada; Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, 20400, Sri Lanka; Laboratoire de Chimie Agro-industrielle (LCA), Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, Université de Toulouse, Toulouse Cedex, 31030, France; Département Génie Biologique, IUT A, Université Paul Sabatier, Auch, 32000, France
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