The following is a depiction of the relationships examined in my situated context of precision agriculture in California, US:
The key actor I am concerned with is farm owners/operators. These farmers have a number of relationships of interest and act as a bridge between the precision agriculture technologies and sustainable development impacts. For example, various companies, such as John Deere, need to conduct research and development in order to make technologies appealing and economically viable for farmers. Also, three major areas for sustainable development result from farm owners/operators: labor conditions, economic output, and ecological health.
There are a few other actors of note. One of importance is public researchers who advance science and provide the tools for technological innovations that are applied by companies. There are also venture capitalists who provide funding for businesses and decide what projects are viable to provide return on profit. Finally, the USDA provides a number of regulations on farm operation. One USDA program of note is the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP), which incentivizes precision technologies.