Systematic review of disruptive innovation (DI) research in agriculture and future direction of research

Abstract

This systematic review aimed to display the trajectory of research on the chosen topics, conduct a methodical analysis of the relevant literature by evaluating the journal parameters, and suggest potential avenues for research on disruptive innovation (DI) in agriculture. A systematic literature review (SLR) method was used to conduct the review research. A total number of 61 articles on DI in agriculture were reviewed. The PRISMA flowchart completed the overall process to confirm the final selection of the review. The review outcomes provided that most DI in agriculture research was based on food supply, technology adoption, digital risk management, and agriculture modernization from the evidence of some selected developed and developing countries. Only a few DI research were found from the evidence of transition economies. However, the review found a lack of research on the government's inclusion of DI in agriculture. More investigations are required for the sub-sector of the agriculture industry for the actual development of the overall agriculture industry. So far, the researchers' knowledge; the review is possibly the very first attempt by any researchers to work on SLR research regarding DI in agriculture. This paper contributes to agriculture, a vital process in the marketplace that currently lacks a strong foundation of innovation theory in this sector. This paper broadens the understanding of this subject by comprehensively analyzing this study area.