Agriculture plays an important role in the Sri Lankan economy. The chapter ends outlining the possibilities for future focus on ICT activities in an agriculture information society. Prevailing issues and limitations in these ICT-based information dissemination approaches initiated by the different entities is explained, giving due recognition to various factors that have contributed to the adoption of ICT initiatives. The present status of agriculture information dissemination, including the ICT interventions is given.
This chapter explains the integration of ICT within Sri Lankan agriculture communities and how the focus is changing from information dissemination towards facilitating interactions among the stakeholders. Many of the technology driven information dissemination methods have been initiated by government, private, non-profit making bodies and independent research groups. ICT innovations enable the shaping and reshaping of communication and interaction. Thus, efficient linkages for information sharing are essential.
AbstractInformation is crucial for the development of any sector, including agriculture where information needs to be exchanged with farmers and other stakeholders quickly.
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