les cahiers du mecas
Volume 22, Numéro 1, Pages 240-256
2026-06-02

The Digitalization Of Agricultural Services: A Response To Productivity And Sustainability Challenges In Rural Algeria

Authors : Malek Nadir . Bouzida Zahia . Ghomari Souhila .

Abstract

This study examines how the digitalization of agricultural services can address productivity, sustainability, and social inclusion challenges in rural areas of Algeria. It adopts an analytical and descriptive approach based on a review of relevant literature and an assessment of digital technologies used in agriculture, including information platforms, mobile applications, satellite monitoring systems, artificial intelligence, and data management tools. The results indicate that digitalization can improve agricultural performance, efficiency, and resilience despite technological, financial, human, and institutional constraints. The study highlights the importance of strengthening public policies, promoting public–private partnerships, enhancing digital training, and supporting AgriTech start-ups to ensure an inclusive and sustainable digital transformation of agriculture in Algeria.

Keywords

Agricultural Digitalization ; Rural Productivity ; Sustainability ; AgriTech ; Algeria