Role of Information Technology in Agriculture

Role of Information Technology
in
Agriculture
Presented By
Chandan Singh
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa
MBA(AGB)/92/2015-16
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 centres, 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
• Challenges
Introduction
• IT is the branch of engineering that deals with the use of
computers and telecommunication to retrieve, store and
transmit information.
• Information technology is potential tool for improving
decision making in agriculture.
• IT can improve farm management and farming technologies
by efficient farm management.
• The widespread use of IT to make 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 agricultural 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 fields 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 and 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.
WEATHER FORCASTING
Weather forecasting find out the
•Weather
•Climate
•Water Stresses
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 for maximum
profit.
mKrishi
TCS mobile agro-advisory
system - uses mobile phones
and sensor technology 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
E choupal
Technology used in Green House
• The new technology
consists of a motherboard
computer systems. 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.
Function 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.
a) Information relating to agriculture sector would be available to
the ultimate users – the farmers - for optimizing their
productivity and income;
b) Extension and advisory services making use of information
technology would be available to the farmers on round the
clock basis;
c) 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-Chopal
• Kisan Mitra
• Nokia Life Tools
• MRC, India
• Airtel
• TCS
• ICAR-KMAS
Challenges
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.
Thank You

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Role of Information Technology

• Farmers in India must use Information and Communication

• India’s food production and productivity can be increased by

• The developed nations are using laser technology instead of

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

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

• The benefits of IT for the improvement and strengthening of

• Better marketing exposure and pricing and reduction of

• Facility of online trading.

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

Weather forecasting find out the

•Mass Data Collection

Department of Agriculture & corporation (DAC) has

• IT helps in better marketing exposure and pricing and

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