Role of Technology and Digital Tools in Crop Protection under Climate Stress
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https://doi.org/10.47514/kjg.2025.07.01.011Keywords:
Climate Change, Crop Protection, Digital Technologies, Precision Agriculture, Sustainable Food SecurityAbstract
Climate change intensifies threats to global food security by increasing plant pest and disease prevalence, exacerbating yield losses annually. Traditional crop protection methods, which rely on reactive measures and broad-spectrum pesticides, struggle to address these evolving challenges amid rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and extreme weather events, but with low results. This paper examines the transformative role of digital technologies in enhancing climate-resilient agriculture. Remote sensing, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) enable early pest detection, predictive analytics, and real-time monitoring, facilitating targeted interventions that reduce chemical use and optimize resource efficiency. Precision agriculture tools, such as variable rate technology, improve input application and strengthen crop resilience. However, adoption barriers persist, including unequal access to technology, high costs, and data privacy concerns. Overcoming these challenges requires collaborative efforts among governments, institutions, and farmers. This approach prioritizes digital infrastructure, capacity building, and equitable policy frameworks. Integrating technological innovation with ecological principles offers a pathway to sustainable agricultural systems capable of safeguarding food security in a climate-stressed scenario.
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