The Impact of Agricultural Technology on Agricultural Sustainability in: (1990–2022) Libya: An Empirical Analysis Using the VAR Model

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the role of modern agricultural technology in enhancing agricultural sustainability in Libya, focusing on challenges facing the agricultural sector. The study adopted an analytical descriptive approach using time series data from 1990 to 2022. Variables were analyzed using advanced statistical models including the Johansen Cointegration Test and Vector Autoregression (VAR) model. The results revealed a long-term integrative relationship between agricultural technology and productivity, showing that the interaction between technology, government spending, and agricultural labor positively impacts agricultural output. However, the study found that technology alone is insufficient to improve productivity without effective policy support and farmer training. The results also highlighted the importance of economic and social factors in enhancing technology utilization efficiency. The study concluded with recommendations including increased investment in agricultural technology, improvement of supportive government policies, and training of agricultural labor to ensure sustainability. It also called for developing technological infrastructure suitable for Libyan conditions and raising awareness about the importance of modern technology in achieving agricultural sustainability.