Emerging technologies are transforming sustainable agriculture and rural development by addressing challenges such as climate change, population growth, and resource scarcity. Technologies like precision agriculture, IoT, AI, and blockchain are enhancing farming practices, resource management, market access, and rural livelihoods. Precision agriculture optimizes resource use through data-driven decision-making, while IoT and remote sensing enable real-time monitoring and efficient operations. AI improves crop management and supply chain transparency, and blockchain ensures secure and transparent transactions. Digital financial services are improving financial inclusion in rural areas. However, challenges such as digital divides, data privacy, and ethical concerns must be addressed to ensure equitable access and responsible adoption. These technologies also contribute to climate resilience by promoting sustainable practices, efficient water management, and biodiversity conservation. E-commerce platforms are expanding market access for farmers, while digital financial services support agricultural value chains. Despite their potential, barriers like infrastructure limitations, high costs, and lack of digital literacy hinder widespread adoption. Addressing these challenges requires collaboration among governments, researchers, and stakeholders to create inclusive and sustainable agricultural systems. The integration of emerging technologies is essential for achieving food security, rural prosperity, and environmental sustainability.Emerging technologies are transforming sustainable agriculture and rural development by addressing challenges such as climate change, population growth, and resource scarcity. Technologies like precision agriculture, IoT, AI, and blockchain are enhancing farming practices, resource management, market access, and rural livelihoods. Precision agriculture optimizes resource use through data-driven decision-making, while IoT and remote sensing enable real-time monitoring and efficient operations. AI improves crop management and supply chain transparency, and blockchain ensures secure and transparent transactions. Digital financial services are improving financial inclusion in rural areas. However, challenges such as digital divides, data privacy, and ethical concerns must be addressed to ensure equitable access and responsible adoption. These technologies also contribute to climate resilience by promoting sustainable practices, efficient water management, and biodiversity conservation. E-commerce platforms are expanding market access for farmers, while digital financial services support agricultural value chains. Despite their potential, barriers like infrastructure limitations, high costs, and lack of digital literacy hinder widespread adoption. Addressing these challenges requires collaboration among governments, researchers, and stakeholders to create inclusive and sustainable agricultural systems. The integration of emerging technologies is essential for achieving food security, rural prosperity, and environmental sustainability.