Agribusiness Futures
Agribusiness Futures
Agribusiness Futures is a forward-looking reference book designed to help students understand the technological, environmental and social forces transforming modern agriculture and agribusiness. The book is organised into five sections and thirty chapters covering Smart Agriculture, Digital Agribusiness Systems, Climate and ESG, Circular and Conscious Business, and Rural Enterprise Futures. Major topics include digital transformation, artificial intelligence, precision agriculture, the Internet of Things, drones, remote sensing, agricultural data analytics, digital platforms, blockchain, traceability, cybersecurity, climate-smart agribusiness, ESG practices, sustainable sourcing, carbon and water management, circular bioeconomy, agricultural waste valorisation, bioenergy, conscious agribusiness, ethical food systems and responsible innovation. The book also examines social entrepreneurship, sustainable rural enterprises, women-led agribusinesses, community and tribal enterprises, future foods, alternative agriculture and Industry 5.0. It will help students develop future-oriented managerial, technological and sustainability competencies required to analyse emerging opportunities, design innovative business models and respond to climate, digital and social challenges. The book will be especially useful for examinations, research, innovation projects, start-up development, consultancy and careers in AgriTech companies, sustainability teams, rural enterprises, development organisations, food businesses and technology-enabled agricultural ventures. Cropmatrix International Publication invites academicians, technology experts, sustainability professionals, researchers, agripreneurs and industry specialists to contribute as authors to this important future-focused academic publication.
