Agriculture 4.0: Broadening Responsible Innovation in an Era of Smart Farming

David Christian Rose, Jason Chilvers · 2018 · Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

Summary. Smart farming technologies like AI and robotics promise productivity gains, but their social implications are often overlooked. Farmers and the public express concerns about how these technologies might reshape agricultural communities. The authors argue that responsible innovation—emphasizing anticipation, inclusion, reflexivity, and responsiveness—must guide Agriculture 4.0. They call for systemic approaches that map innovation ecosystems, broaden participation beyond traditional stakeholders, and test frameworks in practice to ensure technologies develop responsibly.

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Rose, D. C., & Chilvers, J.. (2018). Agriculture 4.0: Broadening Responsible Innovation in an Era of Smart Farming. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2018.00087

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DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2018.00087
Countries: United Kingdom
Regions: Europe
Categories: agtech, innovation-theory, policy
Added: 2026-04-28