Summary
This review examines the integration of digital agricultural technologies into agroforestry systems, addressing key management and investment challenges. The authors present evidence that precision sensing and data systems can optimise irrigation and nutrient management whilst enhancing overall system sustainability and productivity. The review emphasises that scaled adoption requires increased R&D investment and supportive policy frameworks.
UK applicability
The findings are relevant to UK agroforestry policy and practice, where digital tools could support the management complexity of integrated tree-crop systems and improve economic viability. However, UK-specific evidence on cost-effectiveness, technology accessibility for smaller holdings, and climate-adapted agroforestry designs would strengthen local applicability.
Key measures
Soil moisture, nutrient levels, plant health metrics; system productivity and sustainability indicators; adoption barriers and enabling factors for digital agroforestry
Outcomes reported
The review synthesises evidence on how digital agriculture technologies (sensors, data systems) can address agroforestry management challenges and enhance productivity. It presents case studies demonstrating the integration of sensing technologies for soil moisture, nutrient, and plant health monitoring within agroforestry systems.
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