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3. Drivers of E-technology in Agriculture

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