Agriculture Sector during COVID Pandemic: Role of Modern Technologies and Digital Platforms for Survival and Sustainability in the Uncertain Situations

Abstract

The role of modern technologies and digital platform played in ensuring the survival and sustainability of the agriculture sector during the COVID-19 pandemic is significant. This paper examines the impact of the pandemic on the agricultural sector, highlighting the initial difficulties encountered due to lockdown measures, social distancing protocols, and the decline in the workforce. It discusses the adaptation strategies employed by farmers, governments, and other stakeholders, emphasizing the rapid integration of modern technologies and digital platforms to mitigate these challenges. Key agricultural activities such as digitizing production, processing, value addition, marketing, supply chain is discussed along with few relevant successful cases. This article underscores the importance of modern technologies and digital platforms in enabling the agriculture sector to adapt and thrive amidst the uncertainties posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, while offering insights into the future of farming in an increasingly digital and interconnected world