ICTs in Agricultural Extension: Concepts, Innovations and Applications
Synopsis
ICTs in Agricultural Extension: Concepts, Innovations and Applications presents a comprehensive overview of the growing role of digital technologies in transforming agricultural extension systems. The book explores key ICT concepts, digital advisory services, e-extension, mobile applications, e-learning, e-governance, agricultural market platforms, GIS, GPS, remote sensing, IoT, artificial intelligence, social media, cybersecurity, and the rural digital divide.
Designed for students, researchers, extension professionals, academicians, and development practitioners, this volume connects theoretical understanding with practical applications in agriculture and rural development. It highlights how ICTs can improve knowledge sharing, farmer advisory services, market access, decision-making, institutional efficiency, and inclusive agricultural growth.
The book also critically discusses the challenges of digital agriculture, including access gaps, digital literacy, data privacy, cybersecurity, affordability, and equity. With its multidisciplinary coverage, this volume serves as a useful resource for understanding how ICT-enabled extension can support sustainable, responsive, and farmer-centred agricultural development.
Chapters
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Exploring the Landscape of ICTs: Concepts, Applications and Challenges in the Digital Age
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Role of ICTs in Agricultural Knowledge Management
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E-Extension in India: Enhancing Agricultural Practices Through Digital Innovation
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Digital Innovations in Agriculture: The Role of ICT in Rural Development
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ICT-Enabled Agricultural Markets: The Cases of e-NAM and AGMARKNET
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Role of ICT in Agricultural E-Learning and E-Governance
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Modern Decision-Making Tools: Expert Systems and Decision Support Systems
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The National e-Agriculture Strategy: Innovations for Sustainable Development
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Digital Videos: Enhancing ICT Impact and Engagement
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Applications of GIS, GPS and Remote Sensing in Agriculture
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Smart Farming: IoT Innovations in Agricultural Extension
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Innovative and Disruptive Technologies for Agricultural Development
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Harnessing Social Media for Agricultural Engagement and Community Building
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Human-Computer Interaction: An Integrated Perspective
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Mobile-Based Agricultural Extension: Apps, Advisory Platforms and Farmer Services
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AI-Driven Agricultural Extension: Machine Learning, Chatbots and Predictive Advisory
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Bridging the Rural Digital Divide: Inclusion, Access and Equity in Agricultural Extension
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Data Privacy and Cybersecurity in Digital Agriculture: Protecting Farmers, Platforms and Advisory Systems