A Data Governance Framework for Socio-Ecological Value in Smart Agriculture
2026 (English)In: 5th IEEE International Workshop on Smart Agriculture (SmartAgr 2026) in conjunction with IEEE International Conference on Smart Computing (SMARTCOMP 2026), Messina, Italy, June 22-25, 2026, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2026, p. 219-224Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Sustainable development
SDG 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture
Abstract [en]
The digital transformation of agriculture has accelerated the adoption of data-driven technologies such as IoT sensors, satellite imagery, blockchain, and artificial intelligence. However, small and medium-sized farms often face structural challenges related to data governance, interoperability, and equitable value creation, limiting the sustainable use of digital innovations. This paper proposes a farmer-centric data governance and analytics framework that integrates heterogeneous farm data sources into a socio-ecological value assessment system. The framework combines low-cost data collection tools, including IoT sensors, mobile applications, cooperative surveys, and administrative records, with secure data processing pipelines and traceable storage mechanisms. At its core, a socio-ecological value scorecard (SEVS) aggregates ecological, social, and economic indicators to support balanced decision-making that aligns short-term productivity with longterm sustainability. The framework operationalizes governance principles such as transparency, shared responsibility, and data sovereignty through practical policies, cooperative stewardship, and accessible technical mechanisms. The proposed model contributes to smart agriculture research by demonstrating how governance-aware data architectures can enable inclusive, trustworthy, and sustainable digital farming practices.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2026. p. 219-224
Keywords [en]
Socio-Ecological Value Scorecards, Data Governance, Smart Agriculture, Farmer Data Sovereignty, Algorithmic Transparency, Sustainability Assessment
National Category
Information Systems
Research subject
Computer and Information Sciences Computer Science
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-148921DOI: 10.1109/SmartComp-Companion70724.2026.00054OAI: oai:DiVA.org:lnu-148921DiVA, id: diva2:2089447
Conference
5th IEEE International Workshop on Smart Agriculture (SmartAgr 2026), Messina, Italy, June 22-25, 2026
Projects
“EnTrust: Next Generation of Trustworthy Agri-Data Management” project, which is funded by European Commission through the Doctoral Networks Program (MSCA-DN-101073381-EnTrust) under the Horizon Europe (HORIZON) Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions.
Funder
EU, Horizon Europe, 1010733812026-08-032026-08-032026-08-04Bibliographically approved