Digital Transformation in Brazilian Agribusiness Value Chains: Driving Productivity, ESG Integration, and Regional Economic Resilience

Authors: Okonkwo Faith Odinakachi, Ebunu Ikugbe Eldred, Ozike Kingsley Chibuzo, Chinenye Sandra Obi, Mohamed Saidu Kamara, Mary Olubukola Adebanjo, Chidume Frederick Toochi

Affiliation: Department of Business Administration and Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra - State, Nigeria

Corresponding Author: [email protected]

February 26, 2026

SIAR-Global Journal of Management & Business Review

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18781743

Digital Transformation in Brazilian Agribusiness Value Chains: Driving Productivity, ESG Integration, and Regional Economic Resilience
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Abstract

This study examined digital transformation in Brazilian agribusiness value chains with an emphasis on productivity, ESG integration, and regional economic resilience. Specifically, the research investigated how data acquisition and connectivity, as dimensions of digital transformation, influence agribusiness outcomes. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, and data were collected from 161 employees across five selected Brazilian agribusiness firms using a structured questionnaire. The entire population was studied through a census approach, while Pearson product–moment correlation was employed for hypothesis testing at the 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that data acquisition has a significant positive relationship with productivity [p < 0.001], ESG integration (r = 0.355, [p < 0.001]), and economic resilience (r = 0.270, p = 0.001). Similarly, connectivity demonstrated significant positive relationships with productivity (r = 0.518, [p < 0.001]), ESG integration (r = 0.301, [p < 0.001]), and economic resilience (r = 0.192, p = 0.012). These results indicate that digital capabilities enhance operational efficiency, sustainability practices, and adaptive capacity within agribusiness value chains. The study concludes that digital transformation is a critical driver of agribusiness performance and resilience in Brazil. The study recommends increased investment in data analytics infrastructure, improved digital connectivity, workforce digital skills development, and supportive policy frameworks to strengthen agribusiness competitiveness and sustainability. 

Keywords

digital transformation; Brazilian agribusiness value chains; data acquisition; connectivity; agribusiness outcomes

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Okonkwo Faith Odinakachi, Ebunu Ikugbe Eldred, Ozike Kingsley Chibuzo, Chinenye Sandra Obi, Mohamed Saidu Kamara, Mary Olubukola Adebanjo, Chidume Frederick Toochi (2026). Digital Transformation in Brazilian Agribusiness Value Chains: Driving Productivity, ESG Integration, and Regional Economic Resilience. SIAR-Global Journal of Management & Business Review, Vol. 2, No. 1. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18781743

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  • Type: Research Article
  • Journal: SIAR-Global Journal of Management & Business Review
  • Subject Area: Business
  • Published: February 26, 2026
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue: 1
  • Word Count: Not specified
  • DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18781743
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