The WEF’s 2023 white paper on Space Applications in Agriculture highlights how satellite technology can transform food systems by improving monitoring, forecasting, and resource management. Space-based data enables precision farming, early warning for pests and drought, and efficient use of water and fertilizers, boosting yields and sustainability. Despite its potential, adoption faces barriers such as affordability, accessibility, and limited technical capacity among smallholder farmers. The report calls for investment in digital infrastructure, public-private partnerships, and policies that promote open data and inclusion. Leveraging space tech can strengthen food security, resilience, and climate-smart agriculture worldwide.

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