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