The role of digitalization technologies in agricultural production, food industries, and ecommerce- a review

Abstract

The Arab economy depends largely on agricultural production, related food industries, and electronic
commerce, it is necessary to study the obstacles facing the application of modern technologies in economic
growth and marketing of goods via the Internet. This review focused on identifying the most important
obstacles facing the application of digitization technologies and their impact on agricultural economic growth
indicators, as well as pointing out the advantages of these technologies in terms of use and application. It has
become clear that the most important obstacles facing the application of digitization techniques are legal
legislation, in addition to the lack of appropriate infrastructure for applying digitization in agricultural
production and related industries. There is also the spread of digital illiteracy, especially in rural areas. It
recommended that an appropriate strategy developed to apply digitalization techniques in agricultural
production, food industries, and e-commerce, in addition to developing human capital, especially in rural areas,
to provide an appropriate technical environment to achieve development in agricultural production and food
industries to contribute to economic growth