TY  - JOUR
T1  - From Waste to Wisdom: Linking Circular Economy Principles with Digital and AI Technologies in Agriculture
TT  - Atıktan Bilgiye: Tarımda Döngüsel Ekonomi İlkelerinin Dijital ve Yapay Zekâ Teknolojileriyle Bütünleşmesi
AU  - Özkan, Gülay
AU  - Kadıoğlu, İrfan
PY  - 2026
DA  - June
Y2  - 2026
DO  - 10.47495/okufbed.1761663
JF  - Osmaniye Korkut Ata Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi
JO  - Osmaniye Korkut Ata University Journal of The Institute of Science and Techno
PB  - Osmaniye Korkut Ata Üniversitesi
WT  - DergiPark
SN  - 2687-3729
SP  - 1907
EP  - 1926
VL  - 9
IS  - 3
LA  - en
AB  - Agriculture is under increasing environmental, economic, and social pressure due to climate change, resource depletion and food insecurity, requiring new approaches to production systems. This review explores how circular economy (CE) principles, digital transformation (DT), and artificial intelligence (AI)can be used together to achieve sustainable agricultural development. Using a systematic literature review guided by the PRISMA method, peer-reviewed studies published between 2016 and 2025 were analysed from the Web of Science and Scopus databases. The inclusion criteria targeted papers that addressed at least one sustainability dimension and focused on CE, DT, or AI applications in agriculture. The results show three interlinked themes. First, CE practices such as composting, biogas production, water reuse, and valorisation of agricultural waste reduce environmental impacts while creating new economic value streams. Second, DT tools, including Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, blockchain, and data analytics, enhance resource efficiency, supply chain transparency, and decision-making precision. Third, AI applications in crop monitoring, yield forecasting, and disease detection offer substantial productivity gains while minimizing inputs and emissions. However, adoption is hindered by high investment costs, limited digital literacy, regulatory gaps, and uneven infrastructure, particularly among smallholders. The review highlights the need for integrated policy frameworks that align investments in CE and DT, expand rural broadband networks, provide targeted training, and incentivize sustainable practices. A conceptual synthesis is proposed that links technological enablers with environmental, economic, and social outcomes. Addressing these barriers through coordinated multi-stakeholder strategies could accelerate the transition to resilient, environmentally friendly, and inclusive agricultural systems.Keywords: artificial intelligence, climate-friendly agriculture, digital agriculture, green transition, precision agriculture, sustainable farming.
KW  - artificial intelligence
KW  - climate-friendly agriculture
KW  - digital agriculture
KW  - green transition
KW  - precision agriculture
KW  - sustainable farming.
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