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E-agriculture in action

Year of publication 2017

Pages 118 p.

Author Gerard Sylvester

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-109695-6

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) E-agriculture or ICT in agriculture holds great promise in providing access to innovative solutions to many challenges faced by smallholder resource-poor farmers. Access to the right information at the right time makes a great impact on the livelihoods of communities involved in agriculture and allied activities. This publication presents case studies in innovative use of emerging technologies to significantly improve the living standards of farming communities.

Language English

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