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Digital Tech and Renewables Boost Global Agriculture Productivity

10/29/2025

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A study by National Institute of Technology Rourkela and Azerbaijan State University of Economics finds digital technology and renewable energy boost agricultural productivity.
Data from 27 nations, including India and China, show internet access, mobile connectivity, and renewable energy positively affect food production.
Weak rural infrastructure and low digital literacy can limit effectiveness, prompting investment in digital literacy and renewable energy as India aims to feed 1.7 billion by 2050.

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A study by National Institute of Technology Rourkela and Azerbaijan State University of Economics finds digital technology and renewable energy boost agricultural productivity.
Data from 27 nations, including India and China, show internet access, mobile connectivity, and renewable energy positively affect food production.
Weak rural infrastructure and low digital literacy can limit effectiveness, prompting investment in digital literacy and renewable energy as India aims to feed 1.7 billion by 2050.