The integration of IoT and biotechnology into agriculture promises revolutionary advancements, yet the road to widespread adoption is filled with persistent hurdles. This chapter explores the multifaceted challenges that hinder progress, from infrastructural deficiencies and limited technical capacity to economic constraints that particularly affect smallholder and resource-poor farmers. It also delves into the societal and institutional resistance that shapes public perception and policy decisions, often delaying acceptance and innovation. Beyond physical and economic limitations, cultural factors and regulatory complexities contribute to a slow transition toward smart agriculture. The uneven global distribution of digital infrastructure and the skepticism surrounding biotechnological interventions, such as genetically modified organisms, add to the inertia. Addressing these concerns requires not only technological solutions but also social transformation through awareness, training, and inclusive policies. This chapter highlights strategic interventions to accelerate adoption—emphasizing the role of financial instruments, collaborative platforms, and supportive governance. It presents a vision where coordinated global efforts and local empowerment converge to break down adoption barriers. By reimagining implementation pathways, the chapter underscores the need for resilient frameworks that ensure equitable access to innovations while safeguarding ethical, environmental, and socio-economic considerations in the evolving landscape of agriculture.

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Challenges and Barriers to Adoption

  • Alok Kumar Srivastav,
  • Priyanka Das

摘要

The integration of IoT and biotechnology into agriculture promises revolutionary advancements, yet the road to widespread adoption is filled with persistent hurdles. This chapter explores the multifaceted challenges that hinder progress, from infrastructural deficiencies and limited technical capacity to economic constraints that particularly affect smallholder and resource-poor farmers. It also delves into the societal and institutional resistance that shapes public perception and policy decisions, often delaying acceptance and innovation. Beyond physical and economic limitations, cultural factors and regulatory complexities contribute to a slow transition toward smart agriculture. The uneven global distribution of digital infrastructure and the skepticism surrounding biotechnological interventions, such as genetically modified organisms, add to the inertia. Addressing these concerns requires not only technological solutions but also social transformation through awareness, training, and inclusive policies. This chapter highlights strategic interventions to accelerate adoption—emphasizing the role of financial instruments, collaborative platforms, and supportive governance. It presents a vision where coordinated global efforts and local empowerment converge to break down adoption barriers. By reimagining implementation pathways, the chapter underscores the need for resilient frameworks that ensure equitable access to innovations while safeguarding ethical, environmental, and socio-economic considerations in the evolving landscape of agriculture.