Agtech adoption isn’t a tech problem – it’s a systems problem

Agtech adoption faces barriers not because of technology shortcomings, but due to systemic issues such as trust, risk management, interoperability, and recognition of farmers' existing efforts. Experts from Asia, Europe, and the US emphasized that successful adoption requires building trust with farmers, supporting stakeholder coordination, acknowledging farmers' achievements, and creating systems where new technologies integrate seamlessly into established practices. The consensus is that addressing these broader systems challenges is essential for moving agtech from pilot stages to widespread, meaningful impact.