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E-technology can help agriculture sector, particularly in the following ways:
♤ Improved decision making by dissemination of relevant and timely information to farmers regarding:
o agro-inputs such as on seeds, fertilizers, pesticides etc.
o crop production, crop management, soil recommendations
o weather forecasting and disaster preparedness
o agro processing, market support and marketing of agriculture produce
o agro-finance and management of farm agri-business
o government schemes and steps to provide e-aid to farmers
o localized information on specific subject around village/block/district/state
♤ For the purpose of improving skills and productive capacities of farmers, cost effectiveness, viability and sustainability.
♤ In the field of agricultural research, extension services and technology transfer.
♤ It can facilitate link with government agencies for effective governance.
♤ The information can be delivered in the form of text, SMS, email and audio/video in the