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Following main trends have been the key drivers of the use of e-technology in agriculture:
♤ low-cost and pervasive connectivity and adaptable and more affordable tools due to booming mobile, wireless, and Internet industries
♤ advances in data storage and exchange due to continuous research in IT sector
♤ innovative business models and partnerships with government and private sector collaborations
♤ the democratization of information, including the open access movement and social media