Digital Agriculture In Action

Author : Dionysis D. Bochtis,Simon Pearson,Maria Lampridi,Vasso Marinoudi,Panos M. Pardalos
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2022-03-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030841560

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Information and Communication Technologies for Agriculture—Theme IV: Actions by Dionysis D. Bochtis,Simon Pearson,Maria Lampridi,Vasso Marinoudi,Panos M. Pardalos Pdf

This volume is the last (IV) of four under the main themes of Digitizing Agriculture and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). The four volumes cover rapidly developing processes including Sensors (I), Data (II), Decision (III), and Actions (IV). Volumes are related to ‘digital transformation” within agricultural production and provision systems, and in the context of Smart Farming Technology and Knowledge-based Agriculture. Content spans broadly from data mining and visualization to big data analytics and decision making, alongside with the sustainability aspects stemming from the digital transformation of farming. The four volumes comprise the outcome of the 12th EFITA Congress, also incorporating chapters that originated from select presentations of the Congress. The focus in this volume is on the directions of Agriculture 4.0 which incorporates the transition to a new era of action in the Agricultural sector, represented by the evolution of digital technologies in 4 aspects: Big Data, Open Data, Internet of Things (IoT), and Cloud Computing. Under the heading of “Action,” 14 Chapters investigate the implementation of cutting-edge technologies on real world applications. It will become apparent to the reader that the penetration of ICT in agriculture can result in several benefits related to the sustainability of the sector and to yield the maximum benefits, successful management is required. The entire discussion highlights the importance of proper education in the adoption of innovative technologies starting with the adaption of educational systems to the new era and moving to the familiarization of farmers to the new technologies. This book covers topics that relate to the digital transformation of farming. It provides examples and case studies of this transformation from around the world, examines the process of diffusion of digital technologies, and assesses the current and future sustainability aspects of digital agriculture. More specifically, it deals with issues such as: Challenges and opportunities from the transition to Agriculture 4.0 Safety and health in agricultural work automation The role of digital farming on regional-spatial planning The enrollment of Social Media in IoT-based agriculture The role of education in digital agriculture Real-life implementation cases of smart agriculture around the world

Author : Elbehri, A., Chestnov, R. (eds.)
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789251351024

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Digital agriculture in action by Elbehri, A., Chestnov, R. (eds.) Pdf

This publication on artificial intelligence (AI) for agriculture is the fifth in the E-agriculture in Action series, launched in 2016 and jointly produced by FAO and ITU. It aims to raise awareness about existing AI applications in agriculture and to inspire stakeholders to develop and replicate the new ones. Improvement of capacity and tools for capturing and processing data and substantial advances in the field of machine learning open new horizons for data-driven solutions that can support decision-making, facilitate supervision and monitoring, improve the timeliness and effectiveness of safety measures (e.g. use of pesticides), and support automation of many resource-consuming tasks in agriculture. This publication presents the reader with a collection of informative applications highlighting various ways AI is used in agriculture and offering valuable insights on the implementation process, success factors, and lessons learnt.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2022-05-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251361788

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Digital agriculture in action by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics Pdf

Agriculture is becoming more knowledge-intensive. Access to timely, accurate information tailored to specific locations and conditions is critical to helping farmers make the most of their resources in changing circumstances. Digital technologies help overcome these challenges by bridging the information gap, improving access to market information, enhancing access to micro-finance, providing actionable advisories on managing pest and disease as well as improving agriculture human capital. However, sustaining digital interventions needs a holistic approach that includes the right policies, frameworks, ecosystem and capacities. This publication highlights some successful initiatives in leveraging digital technologies, improving value-chain processes and building capacity to bring about positive change among agriculture stakeholders and improve livelihoods. This publication is part of the Country Investment Highlights series under the FAO Investment Centre's Knowledge for Investment (K4I) programme.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251316597

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E-agriculture in action by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

According to Forbes, we generate almost 2.5 quintillion bytes of data every day. The next generation of agriculture heavily depends on data. The ability to capture, sort, analyze and extract actionable intelligence from large data sets to reveal patterns (human, climate, market) and related trends is an important emerging field. The increase in the use of Internet of Things (IoT) devices would only add to this data deluge. The Economist rightly called data as the world’s most valuable resource , while some calling data the new oil . Agriculture would be one of the major users of IoTs. How can individuals, organizations and governments build capacities and processes in place to take advantage of this huge influx of data. This coupled with existing data streams (weather, satellite imagery, markets etc.,) would create an ecosystem which if managed efficiently would provide rich dividents especially in the agriculture sector where the right information at the right time will make a great influence in the livelihoods of people involved in agriculture and allied activities. This publication looks at how various initiatives are leveraging data, related to agriculture value chains, to influence decision making and efficient service delivery together with addressing key building blocks such as interoperability, data sharing, data security and the necessary policies and regulations that are needed to be implemented to sustain the data ecosystem.

Author : International Telecommunication Union (ITU),Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251328897

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Status of Digital Agriculture in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia by International Telecommunication Union (ITU),Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Pdf

Digital agriculture has the potential to contribute to a more economically, environmentally and socially sustainable agriculture and meet the agricultural goals of a country or a region more effectively, and both ICTs and agriculture are important enablers in achieving SDGs. Most stakeholders have long recognized the need for national e-agricultural strategies. Nevertheless, most of the countries have not yet implemented a national strategy for the agricultural sector's use of ICTs. ITU Offices for Europe and CIS regions in collaboration with FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia developed this report on state of Digital Agriculture and Strategies developed in 18 countries. The emerging role of ICTs in Europe and CIS region is clearly observed and experienced as an engine for agricultural development, especially in view of the growing demand for reliable information and its quick access at all levels of the industry. The state of the digital agriculture ecosystem differs from country to country and is also fragmented by the regions, within the individual countries. There is an overwhelming wave of innovation in this area where a digital agriculture strategy can be helpful in finding the right path.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ,International Telecommunication Union
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2023-06-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251377093

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Digital excellence in agriculture report by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ,International Telecommunication Union Pdf

This report is the outcome of the Digital Excellence in Agriculture: FAO-ITU regional contest on good practices advancing digital agriculture in Europe and Central Asia, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Office for Europe and Central Asia and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Offices for Europe and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Launched in November 2020, the contest sought to identify, showcase and celebrate good practices and innovative solutions that have proven successful in advancing the digital transformation of agriculture in the regions. With nearly 200 applicants from 36 countries in the regions, the initiative revealed a diverse, dynamic and future-thinking ecosystem of innovators and problem-solvers. This report summarizes the main trends in digital services and products, the most important technologies used, as well as the difficulties and challenges that arise in the development of digital agricultural applications. Presenting the 29 finalists, the report shares the key challenges applicants are addressing, the digital technologies they are using to succeed, their journeys and their plans for the near future based on the information provided. The report also analyses how the technology infrastructure, the regulatory and business environment, the availability of human capital, and the COVID-19 pandemic represented both challenges and opportunities for digital agriculture practitioners. It provides useful information for developers and service providers already active in this field or planning to enter it, as well as guidance for decision-makers on possible points of intervention.

Author : Pilgrim, Valarie
Publisher : CTA
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Managing the sustainability of digital agriculture projects by Pilgrim, Valarie Pdf

The recent CTA workshop on ‘catalysing actionable knowledge to enhance next-generation ACP agribusiness through digitalisation’ identified five intersecting drivers that explain what farmer-oriented agribusiness expect to achieve by investing in digitalisation: reduce risk, raise productivity, increase efficiency, improve decisions, and enhance market access. Participants argued that digital interventions all serve one or more of these, depending on specific local needs and situations. A critical factor underpinning what works in all these areas is the economic sustainability of the business models used to deliver value and services. This brief by Valarie Pilgrim argues that the sustainability of digital agribusiness projects can be enhanced through three main steps: 1) plan for sustainability in the initial project design, 2) monitor sustainability readiness throughout the life-cycle of the project, and 3) verify that indicators of sustainability have been achieved during the project close-off process.

Author : Elena G. Popkova,Bruno S. Sergi,Aleksei V. Bogoviz,Elena I. Semenova
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2023-04-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783031279119

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Digital Agriculture for Food Security and Sustainable Development of the Agro-Industrial Complex by Elena G. Popkova,Bruno S. Sergi,Aleksei V. Bogoviz,Elena I. Semenova Pdf

The book discusses the best international practices in digital agriculture. The book aims to form systemic scientific and methodological support and develop comprehensive applied solutions to unlock the potential of sustainable development of digital agriculture for food security. The book’s contribution to the literature lies in its comprehensive treatment of public and corporate management of farms representing digital agriculture. The research novelty is associated with the systemic disclosure of economic, legal, and technological issues in the development of digital agriculture. Thus, the book provides a solid foundation for integrating food security interests into farming practices. The first part of the book reflects the economic, legal, and technological support of quality management and sustainable development in digital agribusiness based on the best international practices. The second part focuses on Russian and international agricultural policies for food security. The book is intended for members of the academic community who will find promising solutions to current problems of food security through the development of digital agriculture. The book will also be of interest to farmers and representatives of the state regulation of the agricultural economy. In this book, they will find practical recommendations for improving government and corporate management of food security through the development of digital agriculture.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,International Telecommunication Union
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-02-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251312278

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E-agriculture in action: Blockchain for agriculture by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,International Telecommunication Union Pdf

The growth of ICT in the last decade has provided many opportunities to overcome some of the challenges faced by the agriculture sector. Recent developments such as the increase in the use of mobile-broadband access devices, the Internet of things (IoT), drones, smart networks, capacity for big data analytics, and artificial intelligence have provided agriculture stakeholders with some key tools and technologies to improve production and marketing processes, for example, in agriculture and allied fields. One of the most discussed technologies of late is Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT); Blockchain is one implementation of DLTs. This publication aims to demystify the technology, provide some thoughts on the opportunities and challenges in implementing blockchain-based systems as well as document some case studies on the use of blockchain for agriculture.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789251099797

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Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Agriculture by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

An assessment of platforms promoting ICT for agriculture, food security and nutrition and proposals for improving its usage, such as the creation of the ICT for Sustainable Agricultural Production Innovation Lab.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789251315460

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Digital technologies in agriculture and rural areas by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

This report aims to identify the different scenarios where the process of digital transformation is taking place in agriculture. This identifies those aspects of basic conditions, such as those of infrastructure and networks, affordability, education and institutional support. In addition, enablers are identified, which are the factors that allow adopting and integrating changes in the production and decision-making processes. Finally identify through cases, existing literature and reports how substantive changes are taking place in the adoption of digital technologies in agriculture.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264887855

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Digital Opportunities for Better Agricultural Policies by OECD Pdf

Recent digital innovations provide opportunities to deliver better policies for the agriculture sector by helping to overcome information gaps and asymmetries, lower policy-related transaction costs, and enable people with different preferences and incentives to work better together. Drawing on ten illustrative case studies and unique new data gathered via an OECD questionnaire on agri-environmental policy organisations' experiences with digital tools, this report explores opportunities to improve current agricultural and agri-environmental policies, and to deliver new, digitally enabled and information-rich policy approaches.

Author : Redmond R. Shamshiri,Sanaz Shafian
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Agricultural innovations
ISBN : 1803554649

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Digital Agriculture, Methods and Applications by Redmond R. Shamshiri,Sanaz Shafian Pdf

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2024-03-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251386095

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Digital agriculture in FAO projects in sub-Saharan Africa by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is spearheading efforts to leverage digitalization for sustainable agrifood systems. This publication provides a roadmap for accelerating the adoption of impactful digital solutions across the Africa region. With Wageningen University and Research (WUR), the publication offers an in-depth exploration of the current landscape of FAO’s digital agriculture interventions across sub-Saharan Africa, dissecting key projects and their impact on crop production, risk reduction, and value chain enhancement. Through an extensive survey and analysis of 72 projects spanning various agricultural subsectors, the publication sheds light on the prevalence of digital tools in enhancing crop production and livestock management, and on the disparities in digital adoption across different subregions. The publication underscores the critical role of digital literacy and infrastructure in driving the success of digital agriculture initiatives, emphasizing the imperative of inclusivity. It also highlights the need for fostering awareness, building capacity, and advocating for improved digital access and governance to unlock the full potential of digital solutions for Africa. Among the key findings are the predominant use of simpler digital technologies such as mobile applications and SMS services, signalling the importance of user-friendly solutions tailored to the needs of farmers. However, it also underscores the necessity of embracing more advanced technologies to address complex challenges such as climate resilience and supply chain management.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,International Telecommunication Union
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789251347942

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Digital excellence in agriculture in Europe and Central Asia by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,International Telecommunication Union Pdf

The present report is the outcome of the joint call on good practices on Digital Excellence in Agriculture, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Office for Europe and Office for CIS and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations Office for Europe and Central Asia. The document presents a summary version of the 171 eligible submissions of good practices and innovative solutions advancing the digital transformation of agriculture in Europe and Central Asia. This call complements the joint FAO-ITU review on the Status of Digital Agriculture in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia (ITU-FAO, 2020)1 and provides evidence on how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) play an emerging role in the agriculture landscapes of the regions, acting as an engine for agricultural development. However, the adoption of digital technologies in agriculture differs from country to country, and from region to region. The review in the 18 countries highlighted that smallholder farmers have yet to experience the widespread benefits of this digital transformation, and they are lagging behind when it comes to the adoption of digital agriculture solutions and innovations due to lack of trust in the potential of ICTs, limited digital skills, connectivity issues and restricted availability of ICT-based solutions to utilize and scale up. Realizing the full potential of digital agriculture transformation requires identifying, sharing and implementing best practices and proven solutions across countries, involving all actors in participatory processes.