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Digital Agriculture Readiness: Questions to Ask Before Scaling a Solution

Before expanding a digital agriculture solution, organisations should understand user needs, infrastructure, business sustainability, data requirements and the support farmers need to adopt the technology.

Scaling digital agriculture requires more than a working technology. A solution must fit the realities of its users, markets and delivery environment.

Five readiness questions

  1. Does the solution solve a clearly demonstrated farmer or agribusiness problem?
  2. Can intended users access the devices, connectivity and support required?
  3. Is there a sustainable operating and revenue model?
  4. Are data governance, privacy and interoperability requirements understood?
  5. Can partners provide the training and change-management support needed for adoption?

Answering these questions early can help teams identify gaps before investing heavily in expansion. It also supports more realistic partnerships and implementation plans.