Digital Agriculture and Economic Transformation
Keywords:
digital agriculture, economic transformation, agriculture, economic growthSynopsis
Digital Agriculture and Economic Transformation is an edited volume that examines how emerging digital technologies are reshaping agriculture, rural economies, and agri-food systems in an era of climate change, sustainability challenges, and socio-economic transformation. Bringing together interdisciplinary perspectives, the book explores the applications of artificial intelligence, precision agriculture, robotics, digital finance, geospatial technologies, big data, and climate-smart innovations in enhancing agricultural productivity, resilience, governance, and market integration. It critically addresses opportunities and challenges associated with digitalization, including digital divides, social inclusion, gender equity, data governance, and institutional capacity, with a particular focus on developing countries and smallholder farming systems. Covering themes such as agri-fintech, digital governance, rural entrepreneurship, value chains, climate adaptation, and data-driven policymaking, the volume highlights pathways toward more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient agricultural futures. By integrating theoretical insights, empirical evidence, and policy perspectives, the book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, development practitioners, academics, and students interested in the transformative potential of digital technologies in agriculture and rural development.
Chapters
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Preface
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Chapter-01: The Digital Divide, Data Power and Structural Exclusion in Global Agriculture
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Chapter-02: Digital Divide and Structural Inequalities in Agriculture
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Chapter-03: Evolution of the Agricultural System in the Digital Era
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Chapter-04: Design of Low-Cost Six-Wheel Rocker–Bogie Robot for Small-Scale Agricultural Spraying
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Chapter-05: Innovations and Emerging Technologies in Post-Harvest Management
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Chapter-06: Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in Agriculture: Economic Impacts and the Agrimind Platform Case Study
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Chapter-07: Digital Technologies, Startup Ecosystems, and Agripreneurship: A Conceptual Framework for Rural Transformation
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Chapter-08: Digital Transformation of Agriculture in India: Opportunities, Constraints, and Strategic Pathways for the Himalayan Region
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Chapter-09: Climate Smart Agriculture and Digital Innovations: Transforming Sustainable Agriculture for a Resilient Future
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chapter-10: Bridging the Rural Credit Divide for Sustainable Agriculture: The Role of Agri-Fintech in Financial Inclusion
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Chapter-11: Climate Smart Agriculture and Digital Innovations: Farm Level Transformation for Sustainable Agriculture
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Chapter-12: Digital Transformation in Horticulture: A Review of Integration of Agriculture 4.0 Technologies for Sustainable Food Systems
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Chapter-13: Bridging Agricultural Gender–Finance Divide: A Gender-Responsive Framework for Women’s Financial Inclusion and Rural Transformation
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Chapter-14: Agrovault: An Integrated Agri-Fintech Platform for Smallholder Financial Inclusion using AI Credit Scoring, Satellite Analytics, and Parametric Insurance
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Chapter-15: Farm-to-Market Logistics, Financial Access and Digital Coordination
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Chapter-16: Agri-Fintech and Financial Inclusion: Evidence from Cross-Country, Agribusiness, and Indian Household Microdata, 2010–2024
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Chpter-17: Digital Finance and the Transformation of Agricultural Livelihoods
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Chapter-18: Use of Digitalization for Sustainable Agriculture Value Chain
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Chapter-19: Youth Engagement in Digital Agriculture
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Chapter-20: Youth Engagement and Digital Agriculture in India
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Chapter-21: Role of Women in the Agricultural Sector in Kashmir
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Chapter-22: Impact of Digital Technologies in Agriculture on Rural Livelihood
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Chapter-23: Transforming Rural Livelihoods and Enhancing Farmer Resilience
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Chapter-24: Digital Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods
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Chapter-25: Evidence-Based Literature Review and Research Synthesis
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Chapter-26: Is Climate-Smart Agriculture Coherent in High-Input Systems? A Three-Pillar Audit of United States Corn Production, 2000 to 2023
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Chapter-27: Digital Governance and Agricultural Reforms in India: A Political Analysis
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Chapter-28: Policy Frameworks and Institutional Support
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Chapter-29: Integration of Geoinformatics in Agricultural Policy: The Common Agricultural Policy Perspective
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Chapter-30: Algorithmic Sovereignty and Adaptive Governance in Digital Agriculture: A Polycentric Policy Framework for Resilient, Inclusive, and AI-Driven Agrifood Futures
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Index
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