Prospects and Repercussions of Digital Agriculture to Achieve Sustainable Development Goal 2: A Thematic Literature Review

Nushrat Jahan; Farjana Yeasmin; Sumaya Islam Suma; Khadiza Binte Harez

doi:10.61606/BJMIS.V11N2A7

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Published: 2025-12-31

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61606/BJMIS.V11N2A7

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Digital Agriculture, Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG 2), Rural Development, Internet of Things (IoT), Labor Cost , Employment

Nushrat Jahan

Independent University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1397-9612 (unauthenticated)

Farjana Yeasmin

Southeast Business School, Southeast University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Sumaya Islam Suma

Management Information Systems, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Khadiza Binte Harez

Department of Management Information Systems School of Business and Entrepreneurship Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Abstract

The concept of digital agriculture is currently accepted as a radical approach to reducing hunger on Earth and promoting the goals of Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG 2). The current paper examines the contribution of agricultural digitalization to achieve SDG 2, the key success factors, the readiness of Bangladesh, the evaluation of the relevant tools and technologies, and the challenges of implementation. The study is based on review of research articles, reports, and case studies from 2013 to 2025, collected from Scopus and Google Scholar using keywords related to digital agriculture and productivity The findings indicate that digital agriculture can improve productivity and income, cost reduction, sustainable supply chains, and nutrition but also requires the special approach to address the lack of skills and barriers to investments. Technologies such as mobile applications, Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and precision farming help farmers work efficiently and access markets, though they may reduce demand for low-skilled labor. Digital farming has both benefits and drawbacks in achieving SDG 2 as revealed in case studies conducted in Bangladesh, India, and China among other countries. Digital agriculture can greatly improve food security and rural life, but high costs, poor infrastructure, and lack of training are still major problems. Effective adoption requires strong government support, proper training, and strategic planning to ensure inclusive and sustainable outcomes.

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Author Biographies

Nushrat Jahan, Independent University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Dr Nushrat Jahan is a qualitative accounting researcher and Assistant Professor at Independent University, Bangladesh. She completed her PhD in Accounting at the University of Essex, UK, in 2022, holds an MSc with Merit in Accounting and Management from the same institution, and is an Associate Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy (AFHEA). She earned her BBA (Honours) in Accounting from the University of Dhaka.

Farjana Yeasmin, Southeast Business School, Southeast University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Ms. Farjana Yeasmin is serving as a Lecturer at the Southeast Business School, Southeast University. Before this role, she worked as a faculty member at Daffodil International University and Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB). She holds both a BBA and an MBA in Management Information Systems (MIS) from the University of Dhaka. With a strong academic foundation and passion for continuous learning, Ms. Yeasmin is actively engaged in research focusing on contemporary issues in business and technology. Her research interests include Artificial Intelligence, Data analytics, Digital Agriculture, Technology adoption, FinTech, Supply chain management, Internet of Things, and so on. Currently, she is involved in ongoing research projects that aim to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in her areas of expertise.

Sumaya Islam Suma, Management Information Systems, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

^{Research Associate,}^{Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), Dhaka, Bangladesh.}

Khadiza Binte Harez , Department of Management Information Systems School of Business and Entrepreneurship Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

^{Research Associate at the}^{Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB).}

How to Cite

Jahan, N., Yeasmin, F., Suma, S. I., & Harez, K. B. (2025). Prospects and Repercussions of Digital Agriculture to Achieve Sustainable Development Goal 2: A Thematic Literature Review. Bangladesh Journal of MIS, 11(02), 128-148. https://doi.org/10.61606/BJMIS.V11N2A7

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