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Factors Affecting Smallholder Farmers’ Adoption of Big Data Analytics in the South African food supply chain.

Loshani Sigwadi

Senior Data Specialist at GIBS Business School

Session description
Loshani Sigwadi, Senior Data Specialist at GIBS Business School. Discover his insights on smallholder farmers’ adoption of big data analytics in the South African food supply chain at the Digital Logistics Conference in this blog.

Loshani Sigwadi, a visionary in the field of data analytics, is set to shed light on how South Africa’s small-scale farmers can usher in a new era of agriculture through the adoption of big data analytics. With this cutting-edge technology, farmers gain unprecedented abilities to foresee weather patterns, optimize soil conditions, and elevate their crop management practices. Beyond simplifying their work, it directly addresses critical issues such as food security and environmental sustainability. Loshani’s insights will delve into the key factors influencing the adoption of big data analytics among these farmers, aiming to offer practical guidance for both farmers and policymakers.

Key Topics
  • The adoption of big data analytics in the food supply chain holds transformative potential, enhancing efficiency and decision-making while addressing environmental concerns.
  • As SDG 2 focuses on eradicating hunger, promoting food security, and sustainable agriculture, the food supply chain's role becomes paramount. Vulnerability, as seen during events like the COVID-19 pandemic, amplifies the impact on food security and well-being.
  • The study aims offers practical insights for smallholder farmers, policymakers, and stakeholders by integrating the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) paradigm and the Adoption Framework for Information Fusion Systems (IFS).


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