Document Type
Editorial
Publication Date
10-4-2024
Abstract
In the quest for agricultural sustainability, we face the challenge of feeding the global population under the constraints of finite resources and a delicate ecological balance. The intricate interplay of climate dynamics, socio-economic factors, and environmental stewardship demands an approach to agriculture that is as intelligent and adaptive as it is respectful of our planet’s capacities. Central to this endeavor is the synthesis and utilization of vast, heterogeneous datasets that span from crop genomics to market trends, and from soil health to consumer preferences. Yet, the current paradigm is fragmented, with valuable data isolated across domains, lacking the coherence and accessibility needed for actionable insights. While there is an urgent imperative: to enable the kind of data-driven decision-making that can foster sustainability in agriculture, traditional methods of data analysis are insufficient. They lack the depth and agility required to navigate the complexities of modern agriculture.
Repository Citation
Mcginty, H. K.,
Shimizu, C.,
Hitzler, P.,
& Sharda, A.
(2024). Towards a Global Food Systems Datahub: Editorial. Semantic Web, 15 (4), 1129-1132.
https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/cse/695
DOI
10.3233/SW-243688

Comments
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