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Gil Eshel is a leading voice at the intersection of data-driven agriculture and sustainability. His research critically examines how precision farming technologies and big data analytics can be harnessed to address pressing environmental challenges in food and fiber production. Eshel’s most influential work, “Data-driven agriculture and sustainable farming: friends or foes?” (2023, 63 citations), challenges the binary view of agricultural technology, arguing that sustainability is inherently knowledge-intensive and more achievable through the strategic integration of all available tools—including digital innovations—rather than through their outright rejection. This paper has become a cornerstone for researchers and policymakers navigating the complex trade-offs between productivity and ecological stewardship. By reframing the debate, Eshel has helped shift the conversation from whether to use data-driven methods to how to deploy them responsibly. His contributions are shaping a new generation of agricultural science that prioritizes holistic, evidence-based decision-making, making him a pivotal figure in the global effort to build resilient, sustainable food systems.
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- 1Data-driven agriculture and sustainable farming: friends or foes?63 citations · 2023