Integration of Technology in Agricultural Practices towards Agricultural Sustainability: A Case Study of Greece

Dimitrios Kalfas (), Stavros Kalogiannidis (), Olympia Papaevangelou, Katerina Melfou and Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
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Dimitrios Kalfas: Department of Agriculture, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Western Macedonia, 53100 Florina, Greece
Olympia Papaevangelou: Department of Business Administration, University of Western Macedonia, 51100 Grevena, Greece
Katerina Melfou: Department of Agriculture, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Western Macedonia, 53100 Florina, Greece

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 7, 1-24

Abstract: Agricultural technology integration has become a key strategy for attaining agricultural sustainability. This study examined the integration of technology in agricultural practices towards agricultural sustainability, using Greece as a case study. Data were collected using a questionnaire from 240 farmers and agriculturalists in Greece. The results showed a significant positive effect of technology integration on agricultural sustainability, with p -values indicating strong statistical relevance (types of technology used: p = 0.003; factors influencing technology adoption: p = 0.001; benefits of technology integration: p = 0.021). These results highlight the significant effects that cutting-edge technology like artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), and precision agriculture have on improving resource efficiency, lowering environmental effects, and raising agricultural yields. Our findings cast doubt on the conventional dependence on intensive, resource-depleting farming techniques and point to a move toward more technologically advanced, sustainable approaches. This research advances the conversation on sustainable agricultural practices by showcasing how well technology integration may improve sustainability results in Greek agriculture. The study emphasizes the significance of infrastructure investment, supporting legislation, and farmer education in order to facilitate the adoption of agricultural technology.

Keywords: technology integration; Internet of Things; artificial intelligence; smart agriculture; agricultural sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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