Role of ICTs in Agricultural Knowledge Management

To increase the competitiveness of small and medium-sized businesses, this study examines the crucial interaction between knowledge management and information and communication technologies. In the rapidly changing global economy, ICT enables knowledge management processes, including knowledge generation, transfer, reuse, and capture. This promotes creativity, efficiency, and adaptation. Using tools such as project extranets, workflow systems, and groupware applications, the article emphasises how ICT can revolutionise knowledge management, enhancing organisational memory and decision-making. Furthermore, it has been demonstrated that incorporating ICT into KM makes it easier to store, retrieve, and share information electronically, overcoming organisational and geographic constraints. The study highlights the importance of ICT in advancing knowledge management initiatives and ensuring sustained organisational progress in both developed and developing countries by addressing obstacles and providing strategic insights. Applications like project extranets and workflow management systems in industries like construction are prime examples of how ICT promotes teamwork and the growth of organisational memory. The results highlight the strategic value of ICT in overcoming time, space, and resource constraints, especially in emerging nations where the digital revolution is accelerating socio-economic development. In the end, this study highlights the critical role that ICT plays in enabling SMEs to successfully use knowledge management (KM), negotiate the challenges of globalisation, and participate in the emerging global digital economy. The information offered offers a strong framework for utilising ICT in knowledge management to attain long-term growth and a competitive edge.