<![CDATA[The transformation of agriculture’s image and production systems through innovation and adequate incentives is essential to attract young generations as the driving force of future agriculture. Young farmers play a pivotal role as agents of sustainable digital transformation by implementing technology, inclusive, and adaptive climate in farming systems that are vertically and horizontally integrated within agricultural value chains. This article presents a literature review that analyses young farmers as a strategic investment in the sustainable digitalization of agriculture. Young farmers, generally aged 19-39 years, have the potential to become agents of agricultural transformation through the adoption of technology, innovation, and sustainable practices, despite facing various socio-cultural identity challenges. Support from both formal and non-formal education strengthens their digital and technical competencies, contributing to increased productivity and competitiveness in farming enterprises. Moreover, digital transformation in agriculture extends beyond technology adoption; it involves building a collaborative, based knowledge of agricultural ecosystem supported by cross-sectoral partnerships to overcome infrastructure gaps and digital literacy constraints. Strengthening farmers digital competence is therefore a main strategic for navigating agricultural digital transformation. Among young farmers, such competence enhances technology adoption, promotes agribusiness performance, and reinforces inclusive and sustainable farming capacity. Therefore, strengthening the capacity of young farmers should become a priority in strategies aimed at accelerating agricultural digitalization in Indonesia.]]>
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