Transforming agrifood production systems and supply chains with digital twins

TL;DR

This paper explores how digital twins can revolutionize agrifood production and supply chains by reducing environmental impact and addressing key implementation challenges.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive analysis of digital twin applications across five agrifood supply chain steps and highlights barriers to their adoption.

Findings

Digital twins can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Implementation barriers include technological, economic, and organizational challenges.

Potential to decrease food waste and malnutrition.

Abstract

Digital twins can transform agricultural production systems and supply chains, curbing greenhouse gas emissions, food waste and malnutrition. However, the potential of these advanced virtualization technologies is yet to be realized. Here, we consider the promise of digital twins across five typical agrifood supply chain steps and emphasize key implementation barriers.