ROLES OF ICT IN AGRICULTURE

ICT has played a great role in both the social and economic development of our society. 

The Agriculture Sector has benefited from the ICT revolution and the latest innovation in ICT. The use of ICT in agriculture ranges from old technology to advanced modern technologies, for example radio, television, GPS navigation, satellite communication, and wireless connectivity.

The rural communities are known to lack the basic communication infrastructure, therefore ICT in agriculture would be of benefit in the following ways: 

• Mobile phones - improvement in the efficiency and profitability of the agriculture industry. Mobile phones allows farmers to interact with wholesaler directly.

• Radio and television - sharing of information on various innovation in agricultural technology.

• The internet - rural communities can stay up to date by sending and receiving information about the market and other necessary information in the industry. 

In order for farmers to part take in today's business more information and technology is needed.

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