Towards agri-food industry sustainability: Addressing agricultural technology adoption challenges through innovation

IF 12.5 1区管理学 Q1 BUSINESS

Business Strategy and The Environment Pub Date : 2024-07-09 DOI:10.1002/bse.3871

Ajjaree Limpamont, Pichawadee Kittipanya-ngam, Nopparuj Chindasombatcharoen, Harry Jay M. Cavite

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Abstract

Agriculture is a key economic driver but also a significant contributor to environmental challenges. Despite promotion, uptake of agricultural technologies remains low due to various challenges. This study explores challenges and solutions in the adoption of agricultural technology in Thailand, emphasising its positive impact on agri-food sector sustainability. We developed a conceptual framework based on technology adoption literature review. Employing multiple case studies, our research uncovers challenges not only at the farmer level but also within the agricultural ecosystem level. Addressing these challenges requires comprehensive changes in physical, digital, and legal infrastructure. Solutions include reshaping farmer mindsets and enhancing awareness of technology benefits. Despite limitations to the agri-food industry in Thailand, the study offers valuable insights for technology providers and policymakers, contributing to the literature on technology adoption by smallholder farmers. Our findings emphasise the need for sustainability strategies in the agri-food sector through greater technology uptake to enhance environmental sustainability.

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实现农业食品行业的可持续性：通过创新应对农业技术应用挑战

农业是重要的经济驱动力，但也是造成环境挑战的重要因素。尽管进行了推广，但由于各种挑战，农业技术的采用率仍然很低。本研究探讨了泰国在采用农业技术方面面临的挑战和解决方案，强调了农业技术对农业食品行业可持续性的积极影响。我们在技术采用文献综述的基础上建立了一个概念框架。通过多个案例研究，我们的研究不仅揭示了农民层面的挑战，也揭示了农业生态系统层面的挑战。应对这些挑战需要对物理、数字和法律基础设施进行全面改革。解决方案包括重塑农民心态，提高对技术益处的认识。尽管这项研究仅限于泰国的农业食品行业，但它为技术提供商和政策制定者提供了宝贵的见解，为有关小农采用技术的文献做出了贡献。我们的研究结果强调，农业食品行业需要制定可持续发展战略，通过提高技术采用率来增强环境可持续性。

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Business Strategy and The Environment Multiple-

CiteScore

22.50

自引率

19.40%

发文量

336

期刊介绍： Business Strategy and the Environment (BSE) is a leading academic journal focused on business strategies for improving the natural environment. It publishes peer-reviewed research on various topics such as systems and standards, environmental performance, disclosure, eco-innovation, corporate environmental management tools, organizations and management, supply chains, circular economy, governance, green finance, industry sectors, and responses to climate change and other contemporary environmental issues. The journal aims to provide original contributions that enhance the understanding of sustainability in business. Its target audience includes academics, practitioners, business managers, and consultants. However, BSE does not accept papers on corporate social responsibility (CSR), as this topic is covered by its sibling journal Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management. The journal is indexed in several databases and collections such as ABI/INFORM Collection, Agricultural & Environmental Science Database, BIOBASE, Emerald Management Reviews, GeoArchive, Environment Index, GEOBASE, INSPEC, Technology Collection, and Web of Science.