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The benefits of industry 4.0 for the agricultural sector
| dc.contributor.advisor | Picoto, Winnie Ng | |
| dc.contributor.author | Gonçalves, Afonso Leça | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-03-11T11:51:11Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-03-11T11:51:11Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024-10 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This dissertation explores the benefits of Industry 4.0 technologies for the agricultural sector. The rapid growth of the global population, combined with escalating challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, and food insecurity, calls for the adoption of innovative, efficient agricultural practices. The study highlights how technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, and Cloud Computing (CC) can be integrated into modern farming practices, leading to improvements in productivity, resource management, and sustainability. Through case studies of two companies—GESBA, a banana production company, and Madeira Wine Company—the research investigates how Industry 4.0 technologies optimize agricultural processes, enhance product quality, and contribute to environmental sustainability. Key findings indicate that the adoption of smart technologies leads to increased efficiency, cost reductions, and improved decision-making in agriculture. However, barriers such as high initial investment costs and a lack of digital literacy among farmers remain significant challenges. This research provides valuable insights into the economic implications of Industry 4.0 for agriculture, particularly in enhancing competitiveness, market access, and profitability. It also highlights the future potential for expanding technology adoption across diverse agricultural contexts to ensure long-term sustainability. | pt_PT |
| dc.description.version | info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion | pt_PT |
| dc.identifier.citation | Gonçalves, Afonso Leça (2024). “The benefits of industry 4.0 for the agricultural sector”. Dissertação de Mestrado. Universidade de Lisboa. Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão | pt_PT |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10400.5/99189 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | pt_PT |
| dc.publisher | Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão | pt_PT |
| dc.subject | Industry 4.0 | pt_PT |
| dc.subject | Agriculture 4.0 | pt_PT |
| dc.subject | Smart Farming | pt_PT |
| dc.subject | Precision Agriculture | pt_PT |
| dc.subject | Sustainable Agriculture. | pt_PT |
| dc.title | The benefits of industry 4.0 for the agricultural sector | pt_PT |
| dc.type | master thesis | |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication | |
| rcaap.rights | openAccess | pt_PT |
| rcaap.type | masterThesis | pt_PT |