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Digitalization for Sustainable Agriculture Production in Marginalized and Remote Communities
Njodzi Ranganai (Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences, Zimbabwe), Tendai Shelton Muwani (Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences, Zimbabwe), Nyasha Sakadzo (Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences, Zimbabwe), Andrew Tapiwa Kugedera (Zimbabwe Open University, Zimbabwe), Florence Chimbwanda (Zimbabwe Open University, Zimbabwe), Lemias Zivanai (Midlands State University, Zimbabwe), and Briget Munyoro (Midlands State University, Zimbabwe)
Copyright: © 2022
|Pages: 23
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-3901-2.ch003
Abstract
Digitalization is an important agriculture tool for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in marginalized and remote communities. There is a scarcity of data linking digitalization, sustainable agriculture production, marginalized and remote communities in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study reviews digitalization for sustainable agriculture production in marginalized and remote communities of Sub-Saharan Africa. A total of 150 published papers from 2000-2022 were retrieved, and all those outside Africa were removed to leave a total of 125 papers. Results obtained indicate that digital technology transforms agriculture by promoting precision agriculture in marginalized rural communities in a more efficient approach by integrating different processes. Econet Wireless Zimbabwe is offering various bundle options which come through small messages (SMS) and call centers such as Eco-Farmer. Governments should invest in and make policies to improve digitalization in marginalized communities as it ultimately solves challenges such as nutrition, food insecurity, and climate change.