Software development for decision-making in the agriculture sector: a systematic literature review

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https://doi.org/10.20435/multi.v30i75.4735

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digital agriculture, sustainable development, design science research

Abstract

The objective of this article is to identify the methodologies used for software development applied to agricultural systems, along with their limitations and potential. To achieve this, a systematic literature review was conducted, analyzing 50 articles published between 2012 and 2023. This work aims to contribute to future research on software development in agriculture. It was found that most articles did not employ specific software development methodologies, focusing instead on programming languages. The study highlighted that the use of technology is essential for decision-making, improving productivity, enhancing processes, and reducing costs. However, several challenges hinder its adoption in family farming, such as lack of connectivity, limited access to technology, and a shortage of qualified labor for the digital environment. Thus, there is a research gap in developing software solutions tailored to small and medium-sized rural producers.

Author Biographies

Claudia de Brito Quadros Gonçalves, Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados (UFGD)

Doutoranda em Agronegócios pela Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados (UFGD). Graduada em Direito pelo Centro Universitário da Grande Dourados (Unigran). Graduada em Ciências Contábeis pela UFGD, atuando principalmente nos seguintes temas: bioeconomia e desenvolvimento sustentável no agronegócio. Exerce a função de contadora na Universidade Estadual de Mato Grosso do Sul (UEMS).

Madalena Maria Schlindwein, Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados (UFGD)

Doutora em Ciências, área de concentração em Economia Aplicada, pela Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz de Queiroz (Esalq) da Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Mestre em Economia Rural pela Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC). Graduada em Ciências Econômicas pela Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná (Unioeste). Bolsista de Produtividade em Pesquisa – PQ-2 e coordenadora do Grupo de Pesquisa Bioeconomia e Desenvolvimento Socioeconômico Sustentável. Professora e pesquisadora na UFGD, Faculdade de Administração, Ciências Contábeis e Economia. Professora do Quadro Permanente do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Agronegócios da UFGD, com atuação nos cursos de mestrado e doutorado. 

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Gonçalves, C. de B. Q., & Schlindwein, M. M. (2025). Software development for decision-making in the agriculture sector: a systematic literature review. Multitemas, 30(75). https://doi.org/10.20435/multi.v30i75.4735

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