| Titre : | From smart farming to wise agricultural systems: a conceptual framework for systems-oriented sustainable digital transformation in agriculture (2026) |
| Auteurs : | C. Parra-López ; C. Carmona-Torres ; R. Finger ; K. Bronson ; S.-L. Ruder ; L. Klerkx |
| Type de document : | Article |
| Dans : | Agricultural systems (vol. 234, April 2026) |
| Article en page(s) : | p. 104669 |
| Langues : | Anglais |
| Langues du résumé : | Anglais |
| Catégories : |
Catégories principales 06 - AGRICULTURE. FORÊTS. PÊCHES ; 6.4 - Production Agricole. Système de ProductionThésaurus IAMM SYSTEME DE PRODUCTION ; AGRICULTURE NUMERIQUE ; TECHNOLOGIE ; METHODE D'OPTIMISATION ; DURABILITE |
| Résumé : | The global food system faces profound challenges necessitating a fundamental transformation. While digital transformation is often hailed as a central solution under the banner of 'smart farming' or Agriculture 4.0, this techno-centric paradigm frequently overlooks critical systemic complexities. This paper, serving as the opening contribution to the Special Issue 'Wise agricultural systems: A systems approach to digital transformation' argues that technological optimisation alone is insufficient to ensure sustainability. We present a critical synthesis of the limitations of current digital adoption, highlighting persistent economic barriers, environmental trade-offs, and neglected social inequities. In response, we propose the conceptual framework of 'wise agricultural systems'. Grounded in systems thinking and a holistic understanding of knowledge, this framework shifts the focus from mere data generation to the cultivation of wisdom required to navigate complex ethical and systemic trade-offs. We define a 'wise agricultural system' not by its technological sophistication, but by its capacity to achieve balanced performance across three co-equal pillars: socioeconomic viability and resilience; environmental sustainability beyond mere efficiency; and social justice and equity. Finally, we outline the objectives of this Special Issue, structuring a research agenda around conceptualisation, governance, and implementation to guide a more responsible, integrated, and equitable digital transformation of agriculture. |
| Cote : | Réservé lecteur CIHEAM |
| URL / DOI : | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2026.104669 |
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