Utilização da maquinaria avançada na agricultura 4.0

Abstract

This research aims to identify and analyze the factors that explain farmers’ resistance to adopting advanced machinery within the framework of Agriculture 4.0, taking into account the economic, social, and structural impacts of this modernization process. The study adopts a bibliographic review as its methodology, which allowed the systematization of national and international studies on agricultural mechanization, technological innovation in farming, and the barriers to its implementation. The analysis revealed that the main obstacles to the adoption of such technologies are related to the high initial investment cost, limited connectivity in rural areas, lack of technical training, cultural conservatism, and uncertainty regarding the economic return of innovations. As a contribution, this work offers a critical reflection on these barriers and proposes pathways that involve public policies, continuous training, and stronger integration among producers, research institutions, and technology companies. Therefore, readers will find not only a synthesis of the challenges faced in the transition to Agriculture 4.0 but also insights into strategies to overcome them, aiming at a more inclusive and sustainable agricultural modernization.