The document discusses the concept of using information and communication technologies (ICT) in agriculture, also known as e-agriculture. It can help agriculture in several ways such as improving farm management, farming technologies, and access to information. Some initiatives in India include apps like Kisan Suvidha and M-Kisan. However, there are also challenges to implement like high costs, lack of expertise, and unreliable electricity and networks in rural areas. Overall, ICT in agriculture can provide significant benefits if these challenges are properly addressed.

1. IT OR ICTs
IN AGRICULTURE(E-
AGRICULTURE)
BY:
RAHUL KUMAR
17JE003566
IIT(ISM) DHANBAD

2. CONTENT:
• INTRODUCTION
• HOW IT CAN HELP IN
AGRICULTURE
• VISION
• ADVANTAGES
• INITIATIVES
• HURDELS AND CHALLENGES
• CONCLUSION

3. INTRODUCTION:
• FROM WHERE THE CONCEPT OF IT IN AGRICULTRE
CAME?

4. WHAT IS E-AGRICULTURE?
• It describes an
emerging field
focused on the
enhancement of
agricultural through
information and
communication
processes.

6. HOW IT CAN HELP IN AGRICULTURE:
• As a tool for direct contribution to agriculture
productivity.
• As an indirect tool for empowering farmers to take
informed and quality decisions
• Can initiate new agriculture and rural business.
• Can improve farm management.
• Can improve farming technologies.
• Can result in industrialization of farming.
• Can act as a important key role for farm business
enterprises.

7. VISION:
• Availing information to farmers for optimizing
productivity and income
• Information technology will provide networking of
agriculture sector
• Extension and advisory services making use of
information technology

8. ADVANTAGES:
1.Better and spontaneous agriculture practices
2.Better marketing exposure and pricing
3.Reduction of agricultural risks and enhanced incomes
4.Better awareness and information
5.Improved networking and communication
6.Facility of online trading and e commerce
7.Better representation at various forums , authorities and
platforms

11. INITIATIVES:
• AFPOH-association for people of Haryana.
• Effortless sharing of information by national
and international communities.
• Initiative titled e-agriculture in india -
endeavor for ICT.

12. INITIATIVES IN INDIA:
1.KISAN SUVIDHA APP.
2. JAYALAXMI AGROTECH
3.M-KISAN

13. HURDELS AND CHALLENGES:
• Inaccuracy(due to some technical issues)
• cost
• Expense
• Expertise
• Weather proof cameras
• Vandalism and tampering
• Power and electricity

14. CONCLUSION:
• Every system rides drawback with it. but It is seen
that technology gives much better advantages in
90% cases and also we can reduce gap of these
drawback by implementing better platform for
farmers and teach them for solution for this
drawback.