Agricultural Transformation 2.0: A Bibliometric Study

Abstract

Agriculture remains a critical driver of economic growth and rural livelihoods in low-income countries such as Nepal, yet the sector continues to be constrained by traditional, subsistence-oriented practices that limit productivity and resilience. While global advancements in digital technologies, climate-smart practices, and inclusive value-chain development are reshaping agricultural systems, Nepal faces gaps in institutional capacity, technology adoption, and coordinated policy implementation. This study examines global research trends and thematic developments in Agricultural Transformation 2.0 to identify knowledge patterns and inform Nepal’s ongoing transition toward modern, sustainable agriculture. A bibliometric analysis was conducted using Dimensions AI, from which 899 journal articles published between 2010 and 2025 were retrieved and analyzed through Biblioshiny and VOSviewer. Results reveal a rapid global expansion of scholarly interest after 2022, driven largely by China and the United States, and highlight dominant themes related to modernization, sustainability, digital innovation, smallholder development, and climate resilience. Thematic mapping further indicates that while foundational topics are well established, areas such as community participation and spatial analysis remain underexplored. The study concludes that Nepal can accelerate its agricultural transformation by strengthening digital capacity, fostering inclusive policies, and improving multi-level coordination, thereby enhancing productivity, resilience, and equitable development outcomes.