Article: Enhancing agricultural knowledge and digital literacy of farmers through data-driven technology integration Journal: International Journal of Information and Communication Technology (IJICT) 2025 Vol.26 No.10 pp.80 - 98 Abstract: In China, agriculture faces challenges of low digital literacy and limited access to modern farming techniques. This study explores a data-driven approach to enhance farmers' scientific knowledge and digital skills through comprehensive technology integration. By utilising mobile apps, data analytics, and internet of things (IoT) devices, the research equips farmers with tools for efficient and sustainable agriculture. Central to this approach is a platform delivering real-time weather data, crop health updates, and market trends directly to farmers' smartphones. A six-month pilot in rural China trained 600 farmers to use this platform. Pre- and post-intervention assessments showed significant improvements, with 80% of participants reporting greater confidence in digital tools and 70% demonstrating enhanced agricultural knowledge. Platform users achieved a 35% increase in crop yield. Findings confirm that technology-driven platforms significantly improve digital literacy and sustainable farming practices, ultimately promoting food security and rural development. Inderscience Publishers - linking academia, business and industry through research

Title: Enhancing agricultural knowledge and digital literacy of farmers through data-driven technology integration

Authors: Meng Luo

Addresses: Business School, Xi'an Innovation College of Yan'an University, Xi'an, 710100, China

Abstract: In China, agriculture faces challenges of low digital literacy and limited access to modern farming techniques. This study explores a data-driven approach to enhance farmers' scientific knowledge and digital skills through comprehensive technology integration. By utilising mobile apps, data analytics, and internet of things (IoT) devices, the research equips farmers with tools for efficient and sustainable agriculture. Central to this approach is a platform delivering real-time weather data, crop health updates, and market trends directly to farmers' smartphones. A six-month pilot in rural China trained 600 farmers to use this platform. Pre- and post-intervention assessments showed significant improvements, with 80% of participants reporting greater confidence in digital tools and 70% demonstrating enhanced agricultural knowledge. Platform users achieved a 35% increase in crop yield. Findings confirm that technology-driven platforms significantly improve digital literacy and sustainable farming practices, ultimately promoting food security and rural development.

Keywords: sustainable agriculture; digital literacy; internet of things; IoT; sensors; agriculture precision; technology integration.

DOI: 10.1504/IJICT.2025.146098

International Journal of Information and Communication Technology, 2025 Vol.26 No.10, pp.80 - 98

Received: 28 Feb 2025
Accepted: 07 Mar 2025
Published online: 06 May 2025 *

Title: Enhancing agricultural knowledge and digital literacy of farmers through data-driven technology integration

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