Role of Information and communication technology (ICT) in agriculture and extension

Rohila, Anil Kumar; Yadav, Krishan; Ghanghas, B. S.

doi:10.31018/jans.v9i2.1328

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“…Due to the worldwide scarcity of water in the world, information technology and water experts around the world have combined forces to explore solutions through ICTS. Hydro-informatics systems use simulation modelling to solve problems of hydraulics, hydrology, and environmental engineering to better manage water systems (Rohila et al, 2017). The information gathered is combined and conveyed using interactive graphs, videos, pictures, and audios.…”

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Use of ICTS for socio-economic development of marginalised communities in rural areas: Proposals for establishment of sectoral Rural Entrepreneurial Networks

Nyika¹

2020

J. Dev and Commun Stud

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Information, Communication, Technology and Services (ICTS) is increasingly being used in various fields that include agriculture, education, medicine, tourism and business. However, due to challenges caused by the digital divide and other factors, the use of ICTS and its contribution to socio-economic development is generally more intense in developed countries than in developing countries, and also more in urban areas than in rural areas. This article gives an overview of ICTS, the extent of its adoption in different fields, factors that hinder ICTS driven socio-economic development in developing countries and rural areas, and various possible ways of maximizing potential benefits that marginalised communities can derive from the limited ICTS that is accessible to them. Keywords: ICTS, development, marginalised, rural, networks

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“…Complete reports can be published as hardcopies or soft copies. ICTS is used for the promotion, marketing, transmission and sharing of the reports and drives as well as cloud are used to store the information for later use (Rohila, Yadav and Ghanghas, 2017).…”

Section: Use Of Icts In Agriculturementioning

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Use of ICTS for socio-economic development of marginalised communities in rural areas: Proposals for establishment of sectoral Rural Entrepreneurial Networks

Nyika¹

2020

J. Dev and Commun Stud

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“…Therefore, training programs should be organized to overcome the constraints along with to provide infrastructure facilities, resources, tools and internet (Albert, 2014). While Rohila et al (2017) suggested that low cost ICT tools such as mobile phones etc. should be promoted to provide agricultural information.…”

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Eco-Friendly Agricultural Practices and Their Assent by Farmers in Haryana State of India

Rohila¹

2019

Appl. Ecol. Env. Res.

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Intensive agricultural practices coupled with better input services has resulted in exponential growth in crop production in India, particularly in northern region states of the country like Haryana. Though self-sufficiency has been achieved, it was accompanied by negative environmental effects such as serious non-target agricultural pollution. Implementation of eco-friendly smart agricultural practices can effectively overcome such pollution. However, the major constraints in assent and adoption of these practices are not limited only to associate risks and potential benefits, but farmers' attitudes towards knowledge of scientifically validated practices too came into picture. In the presented study, opinions of 180 respondents were explored in personal interviews using a three-point continuum scale for the major constraints (very serious, serious and not so serious) and scores were given as 3, 2 and 1, respectively. Weighted mean score (WMS), rank orders, standard deviation, correlation and regression were computed for the better understanding. Results concluded that major constraints for smart agricultural practices in their assent were non-familiarization with improved practices (WMS = 2.46), procedure of registration for weather forecasting (2.37), conservation agriculture is more labour intensive (2.24), lack of training to access e-information (2.39), Climate change effects the seasonal temperature and rainfall (2.76), Slow result of eco-friendly practices (2.54), high initial cost of protected structure (2.52), and lack of proper training for agro-processing and value addition practices (2.42). The results also indicated that 11 independent variables which were included in the study jointly contributed 37.00% variations in the constraints faced by the farmers in adoption of smart agricultural practices.

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“…It is estimated that almost 60% of the farmers lack access to information on advanced technologies [18]. The information and communication technologies (ICTs) are increasingly becoming popular to provide customised and accurate information to the farmers in a time-bound manner [19]. The usage of smartphones and availability of internet at affordable prices offered ways to solve such dilemma of farmers through mobile apps.…”

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Improving the Productivity through Site-Specific Nutrient Management in Cashew through a Mobile App in Coastal India

Mangalassery

Preethi

Muralidhara

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CJAST

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Nutrient management plays a key role in the productivity and sustainability of land resources. Balanced application of mineral nutrition to the crops not only helps to realise increased yields but also to prevent land degradation. Cashew is generally grown as a rainfed crop in tropical regions with limited attention on nutrient management. Making an informed decision on the scientific aspects of the nutrient application in terms of the right amount, time and place of application are important for the growers. The mobile apps come handy in this direction because the farmers can themselves find out nutrient management schedule as per the field conditions. A mobile app for nutrient management in cashew was developed which takes care of varied field situations of farmers and was demonstrated in the farmer’s fields under participatory research mode. The app helped farmers to devise their own site-specific nutrient management. The field implementation for the site-specific nutrient management with the help of a mobile app showed improvement in soil and leaf nutrient status as well as the raw cashewnut yield. The yield improvement was in the range of 58 to 67% and the BC ratio was increased by 9 to 47% compared to the initial status. The mobile app DCR-Cashew Nutrient Manager was useful to empower the farmers, and field implementation was beneficial to improve the productivity, income and ecosystem sustainability by improving the nutrient balance in the soil.

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Role of Information and communication technology (ICT) in agriculture and extension

Cited by 9 publications

References 4 publications

Use of ICTS for socio-economic development of marginalised communities in rural areas: Proposals for establishment of sectoral Rural Entrepreneurial Networks

Use of ICTS for socio-economic development of marginalised communities in rural areas: Proposals for establishment of sectoral Rural Entrepreneurial Networks

Eco-Friendly Agricultural Practices and Their Assent by Farmers in Haryana State of India

Improving the Productivity through Site-Specific Nutrient Management in Cashew through a Mobile App in Coastal India

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