Agriculture technology providers' perspectives of data rights and obligations in agriculture reflected by farm data value chain
This research paper delves deeply into the landscape of data rights in agriculture, investigating perspectives held by Agriculture Technology Providers (ATPs). The study examines the influences surrounding data ownership and control, presenting a spectrum of ATPs’ views, from advocating for open-sou...
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| description | This research paper delves deeply into the landscape of data rights in agriculture, investigating perspectives held by Agriculture Technology Providers (ATPs). The study examines the influences surrounding data ownership and control, presenting a spectrum of ATPs’ views, from advocating for open-source data to asserting ownership rights. Through an examination of various business structures (Internal/insourcing, Collaborative, and Outsourcing) and their implications for data rights and obligations, the paper uncovers the complexities in designing fair data rights agreements between farmers and ATPs, and among ATPs. Additionally, mechanisms for quantifying benefits, safeguarding rights, and auditing activities are proposed to foster a sustainable and mutually beneficial partnership between the two parties. The research also investigates the influence of company size on data rights, noting that smaller companies, despite their flexibility, often lack awareness of data rights issues compared to larger counterparts. With these findings, the paper advocates for clearer legislation, active participation of farmers in contract negotiations, and the establishment of markets for digital commodities like data and data-derived products (e.g., carbon credits) to effectively navigate the domain of data rights in agriculture. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-3bb7c29c94204348bb9cdabb9a3ab5622025-08-20T02:40:18ZengElsevierSustainable Futures2666-18882025-06-01910058510.1016/j.sftr.2025.100585Agriculture technology providers' perspectives of data rights and obligations in agriculture reflected by farm data value chainZiwen Yu0Ethan Hou1Jean Pompeo2Ray Huffaker3Mo Wang4Yabing Zhao5Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University of Florida, 1741 Museum Road, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA; Corresponding author.Shady Side Academy Senior School, 423 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238, USADepartment of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University of Florida, 1741 Museum Road, Gainesville, FL 32611, USADepartment of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University of Florida, 1741 Museum Road, Gainesville, FL 32611, USAWarrington College of Business, University of Florida, Bryan Hall 100 PO Box 117150, Gainesville, FL 32611, USASan Francisco State University, Business 310, 1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132, USAThis research paper delves deeply into the landscape of data rights in agriculture, investigating perspectives held by Agriculture Technology Providers (ATPs). The study examines the influences surrounding data ownership and control, presenting a spectrum of ATPs’ views, from advocating for open-source data to asserting ownership rights. Through an examination of various business structures (Internal/insourcing, Collaborative, and Outsourcing) and their implications for data rights and obligations, the paper uncovers the complexities in designing fair data rights agreements between farmers and ATPs, and among ATPs. Additionally, mechanisms for quantifying benefits, safeguarding rights, and auditing activities are proposed to foster a sustainable and mutually beneficial partnership between the two parties. The research also investigates the influence of company size on data rights, noting that smaller companies, despite their flexibility, often lack awareness of data rights issues compared to larger counterparts. With these findings, the paper advocates for clearer legislation, active participation of farmers in contract negotiations, and the establishment of markets for digital commodities like data and data-derived products (e.g., carbon credits) to effectively navigate the domain of data rights in agriculture.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666188825001558Technology providers' perspectivesData rightsAgricultureQualitative studyBusiness structureAgriculture Technology Provider (ATP) |
| spellingShingle | Ziwen Yu Ethan Hou Jean Pompeo Ray Huffaker Mo Wang Yabing Zhao Agriculture technology providers' perspectives of data rights and obligations in agriculture reflected by farm data value chain Sustainable Futures Technology providers' perspectives Data rights Agriculture Qualitative study Business structure Agriculture Technology Provider (ATP) |
| title | Agriculture technology providers' perspectives of data rights and obligations in agriculture reflected by farm data value chain |
| title_full | Agriculture technology providers' perspectives of data rights and obligations in agriculture reflected by farm data value chain |
| title_fullStr | Agriculture technology providers' perspectives of data rights and obligations in agriculture reflected by farm data value chain |
| title_full_unstemmed | Agriculture technology providers' perspectives of data rights and obligations in agriculture reflected by farm data value chain |
| title_short | Agriculture technology providers' perspectives of data rights and obligations in agriculture reflected by farm data value chain |
| title_sort | agriculture technology providers perspectives of data rights and obligations in agriculture reflected by farm data value chain |
| topic | Technology providers' perspectives Data rights Agriculture Qualitative study Business structure Agriculture Technology Provider (ATP) |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666188825001558 |
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