Author(s)

JiaQi Zhang

Affiliation(s)

Xinjiang Agricultural Reclamation Academy, Shihezi 832000, Xinjiang, China.

Corresponding Author

JiaQi Zhang

ABSTRACT

In the context of the information age, digital technology is profoundly empowering the entire agricultural value chain, driving a qualitative leap in agricultural productivity across production, processing, circulation, and sales. This paper first constructs a theoretical framework for digital agriculture, systematically outlining the application pathways of key technologies such as the Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain in monitoring the agricultural production environment, precision irrigation and fertilization, pest and disease prediction and control, intelligent processing and quality traceability, cold chain logistics optimization, and precision marketing and interaction. Secondly, through typical cases, it verifies the significant effects of digital technology on indicators such as water saving, pesticide reduction, loss reduction, lower defect rates, reduced spoilage rates, and lower transportation costs. Finally, based on four mechanisms—technological innovation, data-driven decision-making, industrial chain synergy, and market responsiveness—it proposes policy recommendations for building rural networks and big data platforms, strengthening talent cultivation and recruitment, increasing special funds and financial support, improving standards and data security, and promoting industrial synergy. This research provides theoretical support and practical pathways for the digital transformation and high-quality development of agriculture.

KEYWORDS

Digital technologies; Entire agricultural value chain; New quality agricultural productivity; Industrial synergy; Policy framework

CITE THIS PAPER

JiaQi Zhang. Empowering the entire agricultural value chain with digital technologies: a mechanism study on driving leaps in new quality agricultural productivity. Journal of Trends in Financial and Economics. 2025, 2(3): 28-39. DOI: https://doi.org/10.61784/jtfe3051.

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