Impact of Information and Communication Technologies in Agriculture Development

Information and communication technologies are increasing day by day among different communities for obtaining the information about related issues, problems and their solutions. In the context of agriculture development, information and communication technologies have played important role in developing countries. Most of the developing countries have got fruitful results of the technologies. Internet, mobile phones, radio and television are most important tools of communication providing knowledge and information to farmers about agriculture. By using these technologies in different countries it was found Positive results in agriculture development have been found by using these technologies. In remote areas radio is still favourite tool of communication which broadcasts many agriculture programs while television also contributes much in disseminating information about agriculture in developing countries. Furthermore, mobile phones have reduced the gap among farmers and buyers, now farmers directly communicate with customers and get price of their products from market. Mobile phones have also provided new approach to farmers to get latest information from metrological department for weather conditions before using pesticides in their farms. However, internet is also disseminating information regarding price and marketing of goods and farmers are receiving information within minutes from all over the world.