Agricultura 4.0: Desafios e impactos das novas tecnologias na agricultura brasileira

Abstract

In a globalized world, technological advancements are increasingly astonishing and have reached all human activities, generating benefits for industry, agriculture, education, healthcare, among others. Specifically in agriculture, the use of more modern technologies since the mid1960s has made Brazil stand out in the production and export of various crops. Therefore, the aim of this research was to analyze Agriculture 4.0, focusing on its impacts and challenges in Brazilian agriculture. In this context, Agriculture 4.0 represents the latest in technological innovations in the agricultural sector, as it combines the use of various tools, seeking to improve agricultural productivity, reduce operational costs, and provide sustainability-related benefits. However, despite its advantages, it presents some challenges that need to be overcome, the main one being the investments required to incorporate technological innovations and their proper use. The methodological approach used was qualitative, through bibliographic research in electronic journals and university databases. The conclusion is that, for Brazil to maintain and improve its position in crop exports, it must continue and enhance the use of technological innovations present in Agriculture 4.0. Moreover, for greater effectiveness of these results, public policies must be adopted to ensure that all producers have access to the benefits of Agriculture 4.0.