Benefits of Information Technology

for Agriculture Development

Presented By-
Akriti Rajput(Roll No.5)
Hitesh Pandoh(Roll No.17)
 Contents
 Introduction
 Role of IT
 Initiators of E-agriculture in India
 Advantages of IT in Agriculture
 Agricultural Tool
 Weather Forecasting
 Digital Mandi ,mKrishi ,Kisan Call Centers ,E-Choupal
 Technology used in Green House
 Weed Control
 Use of GIS in Agriculture
 Use of GPS in Agriculture
 Uses of Drones in Agriculture
 List of Agri Advisory Services in India
 IT Vision 2020
 Challanges
 Introduction
 IT is the branch of engineering that deals with the use of
computers and telecommunication to retrieve, store and
transmit information.

 IT is potential tool for improving decision making in agriculture.

 IT can improve farming technologies by efficient farm

management.

 There is a widespread use of IT that has made a direct

contribution to agricultural productivity. Satellite technology,
geographic information systems using the techniques of
agronomy and soil science is to increase agricultural production.
Role of IT in Agriculture in India
 Farmers in India must use Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) for
agriculture purposes.

 India’s food production and productivity can be

increased by an effective use of IT for
agricultural purposes.

 The developed nations are using laser

technology instead of tractors to plough lands.
This helps in optimizing the use of various
inputs such as water, seeds, fertilizers, etc.
Initiator of E-Agriculture in India
 The Association For People of Haryana(AFPOH) has
taken many steps and initiatives at national and
international level in the field of agriculture, rural
development etc.

 As far as initiatives for e-agriculture in India are

concerned , they have shared their research works and
suggestions with national and international community.

 They have also started an initiative titled e-agriculture in

India that would endeavor to amalgamate ICT with
agriculture in India.
 Advantages of IT in Agriculture
 The benefits of IT for the improvement and strengthening of
agriculture sector in India include timely information on
weather forecasts and calamities.

 Better spontaneous agricultural practices.

 Better marketing exposure and pricing and reduction of

agricultural risks and enhanced incomes.

 Facility of online trading

 E-agriculture can play a major role in the increased food

production and productivity in India.
 Digital Mandi
A mobile application
developed by IIT
Kanpur and BSNL, aims
to provide current
rates of crops to
farmers so they can
choose suitable time
and market to sell their
crops and maximum
profit.
 mKrishi
TCS mobile agro-advisory
system uses mobile phones to
let farmers send queries,
receive information on
microclimate, local mandi
prices, seek expert’s advice
and other information relevant
to them in their local language:
supports text, voice, pictures.
 Kisan Call Centres
•Computer terminal
•Interactive
•Video conferencing
•Voice Call
e-Choupal
 Technology used in Green House

By this technology,
monitoring the humidity,
temperature, wind speed
and radiation, as well as
elements that enable
wireless connectivity
between the greenhouse
and mobile devices like cell
phones.
Weed Control
 Use of GIS in Agriculture
Geographic information
systems, or GIS, are
extensively used in
agriculture, especially in
precision farming. GIS is
used in decision making
such as what to plant and
where to plant using
historical data and sampling.

Functions of GIS

•Digital Mapping
•Analysis of the soil
 Use of GPS in Agriculture
In agriculture, the use
of the Global
Positioning System
provides benefits in:

•Geo-fencing
•Map-making
•Surveying
 Remote Sensing in Agriculture
Remote Sensing is directly connected with
satellite. By the help of this technique find out the
monsoon, Ozone layer Depletion, Smog etc
 Uses of Drones in Agriculture
By the help of Drone
Technology,

•Mass Data Collection

•Land Survey
•Seeds Planting
•Using Fertilizers
•Using Pesticides
•Water Irrigation
 IT Vision 2020
Department of Agriculture & corporation (DAC) has
formulated IT vision 2020.

i. Information relating to agriculture sector would be

available to the ultimate users- the farmers- for optimizing
their productivity and income;

ii. Extension and advisory services making use of information

technology would be available to the farmers on round the
clock basis;

iii. The tools for information technology will provide

networking of agriculture sector not only in the country
but also globally.
 Agri Advisory Services in India
 Ikisan
 E-Choupal
 Kisan Mitra
 Nokia Life Tools
 MRC,India
 Airtel
 TCS
 ICAR-KMAS
 Challenges
 The lack of reliable connectivity in rural areas.

 Poor literacy level.

 Farmers benefit more from simple technology, which

communicates information, which is relevant and easy
to understand.

 Door delivery of information is limited by the fact

that there are a very large number of farm
households and many families may not own radios or
television sets and may not have access to a daily
newspaper.
 Conclusion
 IT can improve farm management and
farming technologies by efficient farm
management.

 IT helps in better marketing exposure and

pricing and reduction of agricultural risks
and enhanced incomes.