Ian Mosby
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Ian Mosby is a leading scholar at the intersection of agricultural technology, labour, and rural sociology. His most influential work, "Automated pastures and the digital divide" (2019, 493 citations), critically examines how the “digital revolution” in agriculture—driven by sensors, AI, and robotics—is reshaping rural communities and labour dynamics. Mosby’s research reveals that while these technologies promise increased efficiency and sustainability, they also risk deepening inequalities, displacing workers, and widening the digital divide between large-scale agribusiness and smallholder farmers. Beyond this landmark paper, Mosby has contributed extensively to debates on food sovereignty, colonial food systems, and the political economy of agricultural innovation. His work is widely cited by scholars in science and technology studies, geography, and critical agrarian studies. A former Canada Research Chair, Mosby is recognized for bringing a historically grounded, equity-focused lens to the study of agricultural modernization. His scholarship challenges techno-optimistic narratives, urging policymakers and researchers to consider who benefits—and who is left behind—in the push for smart farming.
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