Academic Press Digital Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

Digital Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems offers a comprehensive review of digital technology's role in supporting sustainable agriculture and food systems. The book explores how digital technologies like precision agriculture, robots, artificial intelligence, and blockchain may boost agricultural output and efficiency while lowering environmental impact. It also investigates how these technologies might assist farmers in connecting with markets, increasing supply chain traceability, and boosting food safety and quality. Serving as a comprehensive guide, this book educates and helps farmers, policymakers, researchers, industry professionals, and other value chain actors in leveraging digital innovations. It also address the pressing challenges faced by the agri-food sector, such as food insecurity, environmental degradation, natural resources depletion, and climate change. Shows how to integrate digital technologies into sustainable agriculture and food systems to increase the supply chain traceability, while boosting food safety and quality Offers insights into international standards, incentive programs, and successful policy approaches, helping policymakers shape effective policies that foster sustainable agricultural practices Explores policy considerations, regulatory frameworks, and legal aspects associated with digital agriculture