E - AGRICULTURE
By
SAFA IMTIAZ
Submitted to: DR. YASEEN
Course: COMMUNICATION SKILLS (AEXT-6408)
Date: 10/01/23
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
UNIVERSITY OF SARGODHA, SARGODHA.
Introduction
E-Agriculture is a global network of specialists dedicated to enhancing agricultural sustainability
and rural development via the use of information and communication technology. Nearly
12,000 people from 170 different nations and territories make to the e-Agriculture Community.
People in this category have jobs in areas including IT, agriculture, education, government,
business, and international development. All of the group's members have a common goal:
bettering rural life via the use of ICTs in the service of agriculture and community growth.Prior
to the World International meetings on the Information Society in 2003 and 2005,here was no
such thing as the e-Agriculture Community (or the name "e-agriculture"). Nevertheless, similar
ICT activities and related endeavours have been taking place for some time. It became clear
during WSIS that technological improvements alone would not be enough to bridge the digital
divide, particularly in the context of rural livelihoods. Inadequate human skills and capacity
development,as well as awareness to feminism and the various demands of various groups are
all factors in this multifaceted situation. After "e-agriculture" was designated as a vital started
up for reaching the New Creation Targets at the Summit on the Information Society, the FAO
has been entrusted with directing the creation and following implementation actions that
would really involve all interested parties (WSIS).The e-Agriculture Community's Founding
Partners laid a strong foundation for its development in 2006. The e-Agriculture Community of
Practice is more robust than ever before, meeting the requirements of both its individual
members and the communities in which they are rooted. The use of ICT is one of the most
recent developments in rural and agricultural improvement (ICT). In this context, the phrase
refers to creative applications of ICT in rural areas. To improve their bottom line, farmers might
benefit from improved ICT by having easier access to current information and resources.
Geographical differences in the accessibility and internet service and information, as well as the
efforts of people, governmental and commercial organisations, and the variable nature of
demand from farmers in various locations, mean that not all ICT projects are created equally.
This has led to a lot of growth in terms of achievements, setbacks, insights, and experience. It
remains to be seen whether the people who are supposed to benefit from these programmes
(in terms of increased agricultural productivity and social improvement) really do. There are a
number of obstacles that prevent ICT from being widely adopted in rural regions. There is a lack
of experience and confidence with new technologies, as well as a deficiency in training and
instruction about their usage.
Some ICT-driven efforts have highlighted the relevance of the human interface at the last mile
of information and knowledge transmission, demonstrating the extent to which farmers rely on
such intermediaries. Therefore, it is important to learn how well ICT projects meet the demands
of farmers so that more effective solutions may be designed.
In Pakistan, novel ICT technologies are being used to create E-agriculture apps
and knowledge goods
Pakistan's agriculture sector is a key economic engine, contributing close to 24% of GDP and
employing 42.3% of the overall workforce in 2022. Accurate information on the agricultural
land and crops destroyed by natural disasters is crucial for the implementation of successful
food security strategies in Pakistan due to the country's susceptibility to such calamities. The
Ministry of Food Security and Research (MinFSR) requested FAO help in creating effective in
making in the use of association mapping to increase the accuracy of agro facts and figures
though the earth observation, just within the setting of national yield prediction and food
security.
As part of the project "Developing E-agriculture applications and knowledge products using
innovative ICT Technologies," a new land mapping of the Punjab province is being
created(TCP/PAK/3704). Because it produces more than twice as much as any other state,
Punjab plays a significant role in ensuring the nation's food supply. This land cover data was
updated using several techniques, such as ISO Landsat Meta System, multispectral vision and
radio signals, device classification,data from the field and machine learning methods. In
particular, it facilitates Punjab's acquisition of more recent and accurate information on
agricultural production.
Key Issues Of ICT In Agriculture
Important considerations of implementing the ICT in agriculture.
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Individuals & Public Feedback.
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Study and education.
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Social Concerns.
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Adopting obstacles and how to overcome them.
Individuals & Public Feedback.
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Use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to increase agriculture
output,agricultural expansion, and other facets of rural viability is both hampered and
aided by the "people/community" dilemma.
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It's not simply people who can benefit from the Internet and associated technology. To
discover the best solutions, equip local leaders to implement them, and guarantee that
suitable local material is utilised, it is crucial to have a more holistic understanding of the
communities as a whole.
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Without dedicated leadership from the local population, an ICT project will fail. End-user
needs, such education, motivation, and availability, must be taken into account and met
for ICT adoption to be effective.
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Not much is expected to change when ICT is introduced into rural regions. They will
bring in new ways of doing things and usher in thrilling new possibilities.
Study and education;
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Too little attention has been paid to finding solutions for effective adoption of
technological innovation, especially in the realm of information and communication
technologies.
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Given this acceptance of low "computer literacy," it is more important than ever to
increase the ICT competency of Researchers, extension, relevant authorities, and the
general people.
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While using simpler technology may be more efficient, it may also speed up the progress
of projects and encourage learning that might eventually lead to the widespread use of
more advanced forms of information and communication technology.
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Doing ground-level research to elaborate on digital inequality at both the national and
international levels is crucial. In this embryonic phase of the ICT of the Information
Society, there are hazards that have yet to be discovered and solutions to those risks that
have yet to be tested.
Social Concerns;
Challenges in introducing new technologies are intertwined with wider worries about
agricultural and rural prosperity in the future. Political realities have compelled governments to
prioritise agriculture and rural prosperity as the only long-term solution to the pressing issues
of rural exodus, food insecurity, subpar nutrition, and environmental degradation. Due to this,
the following recommendations were made:
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The development of the information and communications technology infrastructure in
rural areas has to be coordinated with other national projects if enough resources are to be
allocated.
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It is a political and administrative opportunity to use ICT to improve communication
between agricultural policymakers, researchers, extension workers, community members,
and individual farmers.
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A more all-encompassing strategy for digital inclusion may have significant positive
benefits on Production, GDP, and life satisfaction have increased as a result of the
adoption of information and communication technologyThis is extremely significant for
rural regions at the present moment, when there is a merging of generations and a rapid
development of new technologies.
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Since there is a deficiency of capital and other resources, Public-Private partnerships
(PPPs) are essential for investments in infrastructure and people.
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The government must promote the widespread use of information and communication
technologies in
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Intervention on a national scale, with a focus on the long term and global
participation.
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Common sense approach to provide digital access for everybody.
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Organizations of professionals, non-governmental organisations, commercial
projects, international partnerships, and a sense of civic duty all have an impact on
how people think.
Adopting obstacles and how to overcome them;
The various barriers to ICT adoption were a recurring theme throughout the event. The items
on the list that follow are not limited to rural or agricultural settings. Examples include the
following:
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The absence of available material and human resources was often referred to as a
significant hindrance. Although internet access through wireless has been suggested as a
workaround, this does not assist us understand the issue any further since wireless
facilities also need infrastructure. In most cases, improved infrastructure was the catalyst
for new technologies.
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Too much innovation may be problematic if it discourages the adoption of older, more
efficient technology and/or drives up costs too high.
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Lack of understanding of ICT capabilities and the challenges encountered by small-scale
farmers sometimes causes community-based attempts to embrace ICT to lag behind those
that are pushed from outside.
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Maintaining a position of authority in the public sphere.
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The development of community-level leadership and change agents.
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The public and private sectors should work together to spread the cost of adopting new
forms of information technology.
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Disclosing the advantages and potential for future commercial ventures resulting from
completed initiatives.
AgriNet
If the general public is to have easy access to credible web resources on agriculture and
specialised reference materials, an Agriculture Network Information Centre must be
established.
Satellite remote sensing (SRS) is used to map and monitor objects and functions on the earth's
crust,and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) do the same thing but for spatial and nonspatial attribute data. Integration of spatial technologies is crucial for solving agricultural
problems.
A mechanism for synthesising and communicating research results to individuals who can put
them to use already exists in agriculture, making it stand out even among scientific and
technical disciplines.
This AgriNet can achieve the following goals:
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Some argue that better agricultural research and a more rapid spread of new technologies
could result from the establishment of a agricultural regional network and related
disciplines, particularly between agriculture studies and extension institutes, experts, and
strategy advisers, and organisations.
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We want to aid in the development of regional policies, strategies, and programmes by
facilitating communication between individuals involved in agriculture, livestock, and
fisheries, and those concerned with the sustainable use and management of natural
resources like water and soil.
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Aiming to promote the creation and use of cutting-edge techniques for agricultural
production, harvesting, and food preparation.
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In order to advance agricultural trade, food safety, disaster management, and joint studies
of agricultural distribution and marketing systems.
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To advocate for and participate in programmes that strengthen agriculture and related
sectors via collaboration, with a focus on training and cutting-edge research.
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The plan is to gather information that will be useful to farmers worldwide and make it
readily available.
Advantages of E-Agriculture
E-agriculture is a broad field that aims to improve agricultural and rural development using
information and communication processes made possible by technology. A few of the many
advantages of e-agriculture include the following:
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Recent updates on developing weather and disasters.
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Methods of farming that improve through time are superior.
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Data used in marketing includes information like product specifications and prices.
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Facilitation of internet trade.
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Intelligent agricultural choices that maximise yield.
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Stronger representation in key institutions.
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Superior levels of comprehension and expertise.
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Improvement in communication and bonding.
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Boosting agricultural earnings through lowering risk.
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Easy-to-obtain financial aid for when you really need it.
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Data sharing and online transactions that are simple, secure, and transparent.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the following were considered the most significant obstacles to effective ICT
agricultural adoptionl expansion and relevance in the area;
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A rise in spending on building up the Internet of Things and related infrastructure.
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Instructional design and creation in the field of information and communication
technology.
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Customers' input towards the creation of new information and communication
technologies.
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ICT that can accommodate the requirements of all stakeholders.
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Facilitating farmers' access to ICT via public participation.
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Coordinated efforts by involved parties to exchange knowledge on implementing and
using various forms of information and communication technology.
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