Date Received: 11-08-2025
Date Accepted: 12-03-2026
Date Published: 27-05-2026
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Theoretical Perspectives on the Application of Digital Technology in Agriculture
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Luu Van Duy (*)
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Nguyen Thanh Phong
Keywords
Digital technology, digital transformation in agriculture, digital agriculture, sustainable agriculture
Abstract
This paper focused on systematizing the theoretical issues related to the application of digital technologies in agriculture. The study employeda comprehensive review combined with content analysis and synthesis of studies on digital agriculture. The findings indicated that digital technologies in agriculture should not be viewed as a collection of standalone technical solutions but as an integrated system in which data play a central role, connecting technologies such as IoT, AI, Big Data, UAVs, and Blockchain along the agricultural value chain. Digital technologies can be functionally categorized into three main groups: enhancing production efficiency, strengthening resilience to risks, and promoting sustainable agricultural development. The application of digital technologies in agriculture is influenced by multiple factors, including institutional and policy frameworks, digital infrastructure, farmers’ capabilities, investment costs, natural conditions, and coordination mechanisms among stakeholders. The study provides a theoretical foundation for developing analytical frameworks and suggests directions for future empirical research to inform policies that promote effective and sustainable digital transformation in agriculture.
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