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Enhancing Precision Agriculture for Climate Change Mitigation in Visegrad Countries: Factors Shaping Adaptation

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  • Bojana Petrovic

    (Department of Agroecology and Organic Farming, Institute of Rural Development and Sustainable Production, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 1118 Budapest, Hungary)

  • László Csambalik

    (Department of Agroecology and Organic Farming, Institute of Rural Development and Sustainable Production, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 1118 Budapest, Hungary)

Abstract

As climate change intensifies, organic agriculture faces new challenges in maintaining sustainability and environmental health. Precision agriculture offers climate-smart solutions by enabling resource efficient and data-driven farming. However, the adoption of precision agriculture technologies (PATs) is influenced by various socio-economic factors, behavioral factors, financial factors, institutional factors and technological factors. Adaptation factors for precision agriculture technologies and their application in response to climate change were identified through a systematic literature review (SLR) of 58 papers from journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. The investigation was performed for the Visegrad group countries: Czechia, Slovakia, Poland, and Hungary. Some of these technologies include satellite imaging, remote sensing, soil moisture sensors, and precision irrigation systems, which enable more efficient use of water, fertilizers, and energy. Through a comparative analysis of the application of precision agriculture technologies in the V4 countries, this review underscores the importance of tailored PA approaches to address a specific climate challenge and promote sustainable agricultural practices in the V4 countries.

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  • Bojana Petrovic & László Csambalik, 2025. "Enhancing Precision Agriculture for Climate Change Mitigation in Visegrad Countries: Factors Shaping Adaptation," Land, MDPI, vol. 14(2), pages 1-20, February.
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