Research on Ways to Revitalize Urban Agriculture using Agricultural-ICT Technology Convergence
Young-Tak Kim, Ke Han, Woo-Hyun Yoo
Industrial Study of Innovation Management
Urban Farm DB summary
This study aimed to analyze the concepts and characteristics of agricultural-ICT convergence technology and urban agriculture, and to propose development directions and policy implications by reviewing successful cases and related policies in developed countries. The research results indicate that agricultural-ICT technology convergence creates significant synergy effects, and the combination of urban agriculture and IT technology is expected to promote the development of the next-generation 6th industry. Furthermore, this technology supports the scientific advancement of agriculture and livestock farming, and is widely utilized in activating new distribution channels centered on local food and direct transactions.