Digital Revolution in Agriculture: Using Predictive Models to Enhance Agricultural Performance Through Digital Technology

Anca Antoaneta Vărzaru ()
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Anca Antoaneta Vărzaru: Department of Economics, Accounting and International Business, University of Craiova, 200585 Craiova, Romania

Agriculture, 2025, vol. 15, issue 3, 1-31

Abstract: Digital innovation in agriculture has become a powerful force in the modern world as it revolutionizes the agricultural sector and improves the sustainability and efficacy of farming practices. In this context, the study examines the effects of digital technology, as reflected by the digital economy and society index (DESI), on key agricultural performance metrics, including agricultural output and real labor productivity per person. The paper develops a strong analytical method for quantifying these associations using predictive models, such as exponential smoothing, ARIMA, and artificial neural networks. The method fully illustrates how economic and technological components interact, including labor productivity, agricultural output, and GDP per capita. The results demonstrate that digital technologies significantly impact agricultural output and labor productivity. These findings illustrate the importance of digital transformation in modernizing and improving agriculture’s overall efficacy. The study’s conclusion highlights the necessity of integrating digital technology into agricultural policy to address productivity problems and nurture sustainable growth in the sector.

Keywords: digital technologies; productivity; agricultural output; digital economy and society index; digital agriculture (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q1 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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