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E-TECHNOLOGY IN THE AID OF FARMERS
How can e-technology benefit farmers?
E-technology can help agriculture sector, particularly in the following ways:
Improved decision making by dissemination of relevant and timely information to farmers
regarding:
agro-inputs such as on seeds, fertilizers, pesticides etc.
crop production, crop management, soil recommendations.
weather forecasting and disaster preparedness.
agro processing, market support and marketing of agriculture produce
agro-finance and management of farm agri-business.
government schemes and steps to provide e-aid to farmers.
localized information on specific subject around village/block/district/state
For the purpose of improving skills and productive capacities of farmers, cost effectiveness, viability and sustainability.
In the field of agricultural research, extension services and technology transfer.
It can facilitate link with government agencies for effective governance.
The information can be delivered in the form of text, SMS, email and audio/video in the local language.
Farmers have been empowered to ask specific questions, exchange their opinions, experiences and ideas.
To compete in complex, rapidly changing global markets (avoiding falling behind the technology curve).
Experts opine that introduction of IT in agriculture can bring another Green Revolution in India with easy and cost effective information to the farmers at the right time.
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