Global Journal of Information Technology: Emerging Technologies

Yazarlar: Mamadou Youssouf Thiam

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Anahtar Kelimeler:Information technology,US,Agriculture,Agricultural innovations,Economic growth

Özet: Information technology has positive impacts on Agricultural productivity as witnessed in the US. This involves the use of mobile applications to facilitate passage of information between stakeholders as well as, the use of GIS and remote sensing instruments. In addition, farm implements can incorporate guidance systems which make use of GPS data to enable a farm implement operators to detect the exact location in the field. In this regard, farmers can make informed decisions concerning the timing, quantity of inputs as well as the application and use of appropriate technologies. There has been a slow adoption rate of precision farming in the US, and this has been attributed to the lack of knowledge, and the presence of uncertainties regarding returns on investment. However, agricultural innovations increase efficiency and effectiveness in farming endeavours thus ICT continues to play a significant role in increasing productivity in the US.

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