Perspectives of digital agriculture in diverse types of livestock supply chain systems. Making sense of uses and benefits

Derek Baker; Elizabeth L. Jackson; Simon Cook

doi:10.3389/fvets.2022.992882

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Perspectives of digital agriculture in diverse types of livestock supply chain systems. Making sense of uses and benefits

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Perspectives of digital agriculture in diverse types of livestock supply chain systems. Making sense of uses and benefits

Derek Baker, Elizabeth L. Jackson and Simon Cook

Frontiers in veterinary science, Vol.9, 992882

2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2022.992882

PMID: 36532350

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Abstract

adoption

digital agriculture

livestock systems

product quality

supply chain

Veterinary Science

Digital technology is being introduced to global agriculture in a wide variety of forms that are collectively known as digital agriculture. In this paper we provide opportunities and value propositions of how this is occurring in livestock production systems, with a consistent emphasis on technology relating to animal health, animal welfare, and product quality for value creation. This is achieved by organizing individual accounts of digital agriculture in livestock systems according to four broad types—commodity-based; value seeking; subsistence and nature-based. Each type presents contrasting modes of value creation in downstream processing; as well as from the perspective of One Health. The ideal result of digital technology adoption is an equitable and substantial diversification of supply chains, increased monetization of animal product quality, and more sensitive management to meet customer demands and environmental threats. Such changes have a significance beyond the immediate value generated because they indicate endogenous growth in livestock systems, and may concern externalities imposed by the pursuit of purely commercial ends.

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Title: Perspectives of digital agriculture in diverse types of livestock supply chain systems. Making sense of uses and benefits
Authors/Creators: Derek Baker - University of New England
Elizabeth L. Jackson - Curtin University
Simon Cook - Murdoch University, Food Futures Institute
Publication Details: Frontiers in veterinary science, Vol.9, 992882
Publisher: Frontiers Media S.A
Identifiers: 991005585962907891
Murdoch Affiliation: Food Futures Institute
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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Collaboration types: Domestic collaboration
Citation topics: 6 Social Sciences; 6.263 Agricultural Policy; 6.263.898 Sustainable Agriculture
Web Of Science research areas: Veterinary Sciences
ESI research areas: Plant & Animal Science