Type | Conference Paper - Scientific and Technical Information and Rural Development IAALD XIIIth World Congress |
Title | An investigation into the impact of ICT's in the provision of agricultural information to small scale farmers in Harare |
Author(s) | |
Publication (Day/Month/Year) | 2010 |
City | Montpellier |
Country/State | France |
URL | http://iaald2010.agropolis.fr/proceedings/final-paper/CHISITA-2010-An_investigation_into_the_impact_of_ICTs-IAALD-Congress-294_b.pdf |
Abstract | This paper will investigate the provision of agricultural information to small scale farmers in Zimbabwe. It will seek to find out the methods and means of disseminating agricultural information to the small scale farmers in Harare. The writer will also describe how Information and Communication Technology has impacted on the dissemination of agricultural information. It will also explain how I.C.T's are impacting on agricultural production among small scale farmers in Zimbabwe. The paper will explain the extent to which information provision is utilised in promoting dissemination of agricultural information to small scale farmers. The writer will also highlight and explain the challenges that farmers are facing with regards to access to agricultural information. The paper will also consider how the digital divide affects information dissemination considering the challenges of connectivity in emerging economies. The paper will also highlight the current ICT driven projects that are in place to facilitate access to agricultural information to farmers. The paper will also seek to explain the roles of libraries, schools, and agricultural research extension (AREX) services in providing agricultural information. It will explain the contributions of libraries and schools towards sustaining agriculture. The writer will also explain the use of alternative media like radio, television, and podcasting to disseminate agricultural information. The writer will also explain the challenges of using such media to communicate agricultural information information to small scale farmers. The writer will also try to find out the information services available to rural farmers in Zimbabwe and the extent to which these services are driven by Information and Communication Technology. The writer will also try to explain how the agricultural systems in place can contribute towards the development of agriculture. The paper will also seek to explain the benefits of using agricultural information services to add value to small scale farming. |
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