Vol. 14 No. 4 (2025)
Editorial

Economic and policy analysis of technology uptake for the smart management of agricultural systems

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  • Giulia Maesano,
  • Davide Menozzi,
  • Davide Viaggi
Giulia Maesano
Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Davide Menozzi
Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
Davide Viaggi
Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36253/bae-19112

Published 2025-11-11

Keywords

  • smart farming,
  • Technology Adoption,
  • digital transformation,
  • socio-institutional transition

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Maesano, G., Menozzi, D., & Viaggi, D. (2025). Economic and policy analysis of technology uptake for the smart management of agricultural systems. Bio-Based and Applied Economics, 14(4), 3–7. https://doi.org/10.36253/bae-19112

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Abstract

The special issue of Bio-based and Applied Economics “Economic and Policy Analysis of the Adoption of Smart Agriculture Technologies” stems from the growing diffusion of innovative digital technologies as strategic solutions for the development of the agricultural sector, contributing to the ongoing debate on how digitalization is reshaping agriculture. The articles collected in this special issue aim to offer a broad and multifaceted view of the dynamics linked to the diffusion of innovative digital technologies in the agricultural sector, considering the behavioral, economic, and political dimensions that help or hinder farmers in adopting new solutions. The studies confirms that technology adoption is not merely a technical or economic process, but rather a socio-institutional transition, where interdisciplinary science can inform evidence-based solutions to ensure the deployment of smart technologies in for resilient agri-food systems.

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