An ICT model for increased adoption of farm input information in developing countries: A case in Sikasso, Mali

Kante, Macire; Oboko, Robert; Chepken, Christopher

doi:10.1016/j.inpa.2018.09.002

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“…Zhou and Benton Jr. ( 2007 ) identified that information sharing as a way of capturing the SC dynamics and reducing uncertainty within SC. Thus, IPT may recognise the enablers as accounting for information’s processing in SC, viz., information sharing (IS), SC visibility, uncertainty minimisation and technology-based capabilities (Kante et al 2019 ).…”

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Modelling Internet of things (IoT)-driven global sustainability in multi-tier agri-food supply chain under natural epidemic outbreaks

Yadav

Luthra²,

Garg

2021

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Epidemic outbreak (COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2) is an exceptional scenario of agri-food supply chain (AFSC) risk at the globalised level which is characterised by logistics' network breakdown (ripple effects), demand mismatch (uncertainty), and sustainable issues. Thus, the aim of this research is the modelling of the sustainable based multi-tier system for AFSC, which is managed through the different emerging application of Internet of things (IoT) technology. Different IoT technologies, viz., Blockchain, robotics, Big data analysis, and cloud computing, have developed a competitive AFSC at the global level. Competitive AFSC needs cautious incorporation of multi-tiers suppliers, specifically during dealing with globalised sustainability issues. Firms have been advancing towards their multi suppliers for driving social, environments and economical practices. This paper also studies the interrelationship of 14 enablers and their cause and effect magnitude as contributing to IoT-based food secure model. The methodology used in the paper is interpretative structural modelling (ISM) for establishing interrelationship among the enablers and Fuzzy-Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (F-DEMATEL) to provide the magnitude of the cause-effect strength of the hierarchical framework. This paper also provides some theoretical contribution supported by information processing theory (IPT) and dynamic capability theory (DCT). This paper may guide the organisation's managers in their strategic planning based on enabler's classification into cause and effect groups. This paper may also encourage the mangers for implementing IoT technologies in AFSC.

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Modelling Internet of things (IoT)-driven global sustainability in multi-tier agri-food supply chain under natural epidemic outbreaks

Yadav

Luthra²,

Garg

2021

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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“…This is as a result of rapid changes in how information is generated and used. Such frameworks help with, developing new systems for information dissemination, addressing the need for understanding the target community before propagation of information (Msoffe and Ngulube, 2016), predicting the information-seeking behaviour of farmers (Mahindarathne and Min, 2018), placing emphasis on socio-economic factors in the technology adoption decisions (Lubua and Kyobe, 2019), or establishing factors that influence increased adoption of farm input and their relationships (Kante et al, 2019).…”

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An Integrated Conceptual Framework for ICT-based Market Information Source Adoption among Smallholder Farmers

Nwafor¹

2020

Preprint

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The importance of ICTs for dissemination of information to farmers has been verified by extension practitioners, information and communication scholars, policy makers and development agencies. Information related to new seed varieties, production technologies, livestock breeds, vaccines, including weed and pest control, as well as relevant market information is constantly required by smallholder farmers. The identification of specific attributes among smallholder farmers which contributes to their adoption of a proposed ICT-based information source provides an important tool for developing interventions which address the information needs of farmers. Using a literature survey methodology, pertinent studies related to adoption of ICTs, farmers’ information source usage and relevant frameworks were identified, including applicable theories and models in technology adoption and information behaviour. In the proposed framework, the socio-economic characteristics of smallholder farmers were posited as key variables influencing smallholder farmers, within a farming system, to adopt ICT-based information sources. The framework contributes to discern the prospects of adopting ICT-based information sources by individual farmers within a farming system, and may also envisage other related welfare outcomes and market participation pathways among smallholder farmers. The review also addresses the paucity of conceptual discourse, while contributing to a growing pool of research on ICT in African agriculture.

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“…Kabbiri, Dora, Kumar, Elepu, & Gellynck (2018) highlighted that new technologies have grabbed the interest of users (farmers) easily. Moreover, ICTs not only assist users to learn and share valuable agricultural information, but also keep users updated about farm inputs (Kante, Oboko, & Chepken, 2019) and agricultural innovations in the agricultural sector. In this regard, Aldosari and colleagues (2017) stated that extension service providers need to make aware farmers through various advanced digital technologies for agricultural development.…”

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“…Conversely, there are numerous barriers in the use or adoption of new technologies face by male and female users like ICTs in the agricultural sector. Numerous authors (Lwoga & Chigona, 2019;Rotz et al, 2019;Kante et al, 2019;Rahman, Barau, & Noman, 2019;Awan, Ahmed, and Hashim, 2019;Mwalupaso, Wang, Rahman, Alavo, & Tian, 2019;Aldosari et al, 2017) highlighted the barriers in the use of ICTs or latest technologies such as lack of ICT skills and trainings, low speed of internet, cost, a language issue, lack of linkages with agricultural extension service providers are names a few. Furthermore, according to Eitzinger et al (2019), although there are many hurdles that exist in the use of ICTs, the use of mobile phone as a popular form of ICTs is increasing among the farming community.…”

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An ICT model for increased adoption of farm input information in developing countries: A case in Sikasso, Mali

Cited by 46 publications

References 44 publications

Modelling Internet of things (IoT)-driven global sustainability in multi-tier agri-food supply chain under natural epidemic outbreaks

Modelling Internet of things (IoT)-driven global sustainability in multi-tier agri-food supply chain under natural epidemic outbreaks

An Integrated Conceptual Framework for ICT-based Market Information Source Adoption among Smallholder Farmers

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