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E-AGRICULTURE STRATEGY GUIDE - Piloted in Asia-Pacific countries

Year of publication 2016

Pages 222 p.

Author Gerard Sylvester

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-109186-9

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) The E-agriculture strategy guide is an attempt to provide countries with a framework to develop their national e-agriculture strategies. E-agriculture strategies will help to rationalize both financial and human resources, and address ICT opportunities for the agricultural sector in a more holistic and efficient manner. This will help improve the livelihoods of rural communities and stakeholders involved in agriculture and rural development.

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