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The need for a specialised agricultural information system: A proposal

Agricultural Administration, 1981
Abstract The importance of adequate information to effective decision-making in agriculture is re-emphasised in this paper. Doubts are, however, cast on the sufficiency of the design of the existing data systems which are mainly based on sample surveys, to provide such information.
J.M.A. Opio-Odongo, M.Rafique Raza
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Information Needs and Information Seeking Behavior of Agricultural Scientists in Malaysia

Library & Information Science Research, 2000
Knowledge about the information needs and seeking behavior of scientists could play a vital role in meeting their information needs effectively. Libraries can use this knowledge for re-orienting their collections and facilities to attune them to the needs of the scientific community.
Shaheen Majid, Mumtaz Ali Anwar, Tamara S Eisenschitz   +2 more
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Information need for an improved mechanized agriculture for agricultural development in Nigeria

2007
Mechanized farming if practiced under farmable atmosphere with political will-power from government, regular financial backing and understanding of the working principle of mechanic based on its relationship will soil leads to greater output. The study found that associated factors of soil, government intervention through urban development that ...
Zungum, A., Babasanya, B., Sabo, D.M., , Patrick, Zungum, A., Babasanya, B., Sabo, D.M., , Patrick   +7 more
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Unbundling the information needs of new-generation agricultural companies

MANAGEMENT CONTROL, 2022
Over the past decades, the interest in Precision Agriculture (PA) has increased in most developed countries. The adoption of new technologies in agriculture is com-plex. PA improves efficiency, product quality, the rational use of chemicals and biological resources, and the preservation of the environment.
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THE NEED FOR AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION IN THE NEW SOUTH AFRICA

1999
The necessary data on agriculture must be available for public and private decision-makers in the agricultural sector to use agricultural information for decision-making, solve problems or increase their knowledge. As a result of the deregulation of the agricultural marketing sector in South Africa, the supply of these data decreased.
Frick, A., Groenewald, J.A., Frick, A., Groenewald, J.A.   +3 more
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ASSESSMENT OF AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION NEEDS OF FARMERS: TRIANGULATING RELIABILITY OF STANDARDIZED INFORMATION NEED INDEX

Gujarat Journal of Extension Education
Agriculture, pivotal to India's economy, hinges on timely and relevant information for sustainable practices and rural livelihoods. This study delves into the intricate fabric of farmers' information needs across diverse demographics and regions to craft targeted strategies for information dissemination and capacity building. Employing an ex-post facto
Gyan Shukla, M. N. Ansari, Sudhanand Prasad Lal   +2 more
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Study on Information Needs for Promoting the Development of Circular Agriculture

Applied Mechanics and Materials, 2014
The current agricultural development mode has changed from the traditional mode to circular agriculture mode. The circular agriculture is the inevitable request to realize the sustainable development of agricultural production. Thus we should make full use of existing resources and science and technology to serve for the circular agriculture.
Hou Quan Wang, Hui Li, Xun Wu
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Agricultural information needs and sources of the rural farmers in Tanzania

Library Review, 2013
Purpose – This study aims to determine information needs and sources of the rural farmers in Tanzania specifically from Iringa rural district. Design/methodology/approach – Survey technique was used as the principal data collection technique where 120 rural ...
Tumsifu Elly, Ephraem Epafra Silayo
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Addressing Information Processing Needs of Digital Agriculture with OpenIoT Platform

2015
Food security is a global challenge and agriculture can address this challenge through radical improvements in productivity, efficiency and effectiveness. Internet of Things (IoT) is a major enabler of such improvements. This paper discusses challenges that agricultural industry is facing and proposes a solution based on IoT technology and a specific ...
Prem Prakash Jayaraman, Doug Palmer, Arkady B. Zaslavsky, Ali Salehi, Dimitrios Georgakopoulos 0001   +4 more
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Rural Knowledge and Information Systems for Non-Agricultural Rural Needs

Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2006
As developing countries gradually rely less upon agriculture for rural income, rural economies require new solutions to access knowledge and information systems for rural development. Non-agricultural rural knowledge and information systems can play a significant role in developing and disseminating successful strategies to escape rural poverty.
William M Rivera
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