Developing a Framework for Next Generation Integrated Agro Food-Advisory Systems in Developing Countries

Alcardo Alex Barakabitze, Kadeghe Goodluck Fue, Edvin Jonathan Kitindi and Camilius Aloyce Sanga
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Alcardo Alex Barakabitze: Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania
Kadeghe Goodluck Fue: Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania
Edvin Jonathan Kitindi: Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania
Camilius Aloyce Sanga: Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania

International Journal of Information Communication Technologies and Human Development (IJICTHD), 2016, vol. 8, issue 4, 13-31

Abstract: Farming communities in developing countries are adopting ICT based systems for agriculture. However, few countries have formalized national ICT for agriculture framework to guide farmers and other actors in solving problems as per their technological and agricultural needs. This paper proposes a framework for agriculture productivity in developing countries. First the description of the components of ICT based systems to support different phases of farming cycle is presented. Then the proposed framework is explained how it can be incorporated in the farming cycle to improve agriculture productivity. The authors anticipate that the proposed framework can bring an increase in agriculture productivity by improving communication pathways for agricultural knowledge and innovation systems (AKIS). The proposed framework is grounded on establishment of strong link between farmer-extension agent-researcher (agricultural innovation platform) using participatory approaches.

Date: 2016
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