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Digitalising agriculture with the internet of things: Insights from Canadian collaborators

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  • McCaig, Melanie
  • Rezania, Davar
  • Dara, Rozita

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The digitalisation of agriculture through Internet of Things (IoT) technologies is promoted as a driver of efficiency and sustainability, yet adoption remains uneven, particularly where farmers face barriers of skills, trust, and infrastructure.

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  • McCaig, Melanie & Rezania, Davar & Dara, Rozita, 2026. "Digitalising agriculture with the internet of things: Insights from Canadian collaborators," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 231(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:agisys:v:231:y:2026:i:c:s0308521x25002604
    DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2025.104520
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