Awareness session organised by OWSD Mauritius Chapter in collaboration with FAREI and Women in Tech Africa Mauritius Chapter at FAREI Farmer's Training School
Awareness session organised by OWSD Mauritius Chapter in collaboration with FAREI and Women in Tech Africa Mauritius Chapter at FAREI Farmer's Training School
In that study we want to show how Information and Communication Technologies could help to reduce the information asymmetry in the agricultural sector and naturally improve farmer's profitability and productivity. India has a pressing need to raise food production and agricultural productivity to satisfy his population growh of which around one-fifth is malnourished. Thanks the develop of project like this and improving some fundamental information and payment services and get a better efficinecy in the supply chian other than other services, we expected to growth the indian agricultural production and meet the population's nutritional need.
Towards a Digital Extension Framework in Post- Covid Context: Functional Tra...Shaik N. Meera
Glad to have delivered keynote address during the IFAD FAO joint zoominar on 14 May 2020. The world is struggling to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, and the farmers are facing serious problems. While addressing the emerging challenges, many extension organizations in last five months have evolved to act as “bridging organizations” linking several actors. A closure look at digital extension strategies indicate functional transformation of EAS organizations making them more responsive. For more details write to meera.shaik@icar.gov.in and shaiknmeera@gmail.com
e-Agriculture: Global Community of Practice on use of ICTs for agriculture & ...FAO
e-Agriculture is a global Community of Practice, where people from all over the world exchange information, ideas, and resources related to the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) for sustainable agriculture and rural development.
With over 8,000 members from 160 countries and territories, the e-Agriculture Community is made up of individual stakeholders such as information and communication specialists, researchers, farmers, students, policy makers, business people, development practitioners, and others.
The growth of ICTs have fostered a push towards introducing digital technologies to address some of the challenges in agriculture. However, without a strategic approach, mainstreaming and scaling up these solutions become a huge challenge.
The FAO-ITU E-agriulture Strategy framework http://www.fao.org/3/a-i5564e.pdf assists countries to sustainably identify, design, develop and mainstream digital agriculture services and solutions.
With the growth of information and communication technologies, it is imperative that countries look at identifying sustainable ICT solutions and services to overcome some of the challenges faced by agriculture.
FAO together with ITU and other partners has been actively promoting the use of sustainable ICTs for agriculture.
http://www.fao.org/in-action/e-agriculture-strategy-guide/en/
ICT in Agriculture, Reasons of Agricultural Information delay in rural India, Need of ICT in Indian Agriculture, Role of ICT in Indian Agriculture, ICT INITIATIVES FOR AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
An overall perspective of the IoT for Indian Agriculture and to leverage the solutions for building the eco-system for Indian Agriculture. Currently being worked through NASSCOM, Bangalore
In that study we want to show how Information and Communication Technologies could help to reduce the information asymmetry in the agricultural sector and naturally improve farmer's profitability and productivity. India has a pressing need to raise food production and agricultural productivity to satisfy his population growh of which around one-fifth is malnourished. Thanks the develop of project like this and improving some fundamental information and payment services and get a better efficinecy in the supply chian other than other services, we expected to growth the indian agricultural production and meet the population's nutritional need.
Towards a Digital Extension Framework in Post- Covid Context: Functional Tra...Shaik N. Meera
Glad to have delivered keynote address during the IFAD FAO joint zoominar on 14 May 2020. The world is struggling to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, and the farmers are facing serious problems. While addressing the emerging challenges, many extension organizations in last five months have evolved to act as “bridging organizations” linking several actors. A closure look at digital extension strategies indicate functional transformation of EAS organizations making them more responsive. For more details write to meera.shaik@icar.gov.in and shaiknmeera@gmail.com
e-Agriculture: Global Community of Practice on use of ICTs for agriculture & ...FAO
e-Agriculture is a global Community of Practice, where people from all over the world exchange information, ideas, and resources related to the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) for sustainable agriculture and rural development.
With over 8,000 members from 160 countries and territories, the e-Agriculture Community is made up of individual stakeholders such as information and communication specialists, researchers, farmers, students, policy makers, business people, development practitioners, and others.
The growth of ICTs have fostered a push towards introducing digital technologies to address some of the challenges in agriculture. However, without a strategic approach, mainstreaming and scaling up these solutions become a huge challenge.
The FAO-ITU E-agriulture Strategy framework http://www.fao.org/3/a-i5564e.pdf assists countries to sustainably identify, design, develop and mainstream digital agriculture services and solutions.
With the growth of information and communication technologies, it is imperative that countries look at identifying sustainable ICT solutions and services to overcome some of the challenges faced by agriculture.
FAO together with ITU and other partners has been actively promoting the use of sustainable ICTs for agriculture.
http://www.fao.org/in-action/e-agriculture-strategy-guide/en/
ICT in Agriculture, Reasons of Agricultural Information delay in rural India, Need of ICT in Indian Agriculture, Role of ICT in Indian Agriculture, ICT INITIATIVES FOR AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
An overall perspective of the IoT for Indian Agriculture and to leverage the solutions for building the eco-system for Indian Agriculture. Currently being worked through NASSCOM, Bangalore
Role of mobile/ internet based software in modern fruit production & management.shivamsinghaniya2
A mobile app is a software application developed specifically for use on small, wireless computer devices, such as smart phone and tablets, rather than desktop or laptop computers. Mobile phones have gained an important share in the agricultural sector because of their utility, simplicity of use, and cost. The adoption of social technology by small holder farmers has been surprising, as WhatsApp and Facebook are widely used among them. This has led to an increase of 67.6% in smartphone use in rural markets.
In India, number of smartphone users till 2023 is 1013.57 million. (according to Statista). There were 692.0 million internet users in India at the start of 2023, when internet penetration stood at 48.7 percent. India was home to 467.0 million social media users in January 2023, equating to 32.8 percent of the total population (1.42 billion). a total of 1.10 billion cellular mobile connections were active in India in early 2023, with this figure equivalent to 77.0 percent of the total population.
According to Krell et al. (2021), approximately 25% of the farmers use mobile phones to access information about agriculture and livestock, 23% to buy and sell products, and 18% to receive news updates. However, Khan et al. (2020).
Role of mobile application in fruit crop history: - Early mobile tools(2000s), SMS-Based Services (2000s), Basic Agricultural Apps (2010s), Weather and Crop Monitoring Apps (2010s), Precision Agriculture Apps (2010s - Present), IoT Integration (2010s - Present), Drones and Satellite Imagery (2010s - Present), Market Access and E-Commerce (2010s - Present), Blockchain for Traceability (2010s - Present), Advanced Decision Support Systems (Present).
Mobile technology is being utilized in various ways in fruit science
Data Collection and Field Monitoring, Image Recognition for crop diagnosis i.e. Disease and Pest Identification, Digital Plant Pathology, Climate Smart Agriculture, Precision Horticultural Practices, Research Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing, Market Access and Traceability.
Classification of application
(A) Cultivation Application work in the same way
(B) Smart Application
(A)Cultivation Application work in the same way
Mango • Papaya • Orange • Grapes • Apple • Banana
(B)Smart Application
Plantix • Agri Apps • Agri Center • Krishi Network • BigHaa.
Advantages
1. Easily available on play store 2. Free of cost 3. Crop Monitoring 4. Resource Management 5. Market Access and Pricing Information 6. Weather Forecasting and Risk Management 7. Data-driven Decision Making.
Dis-advantages
1. Digital Illiteracy 2. Dependency on Technology 3. Compatibility Issues 4. Language and Localization Challenges 5. Technical Support and Maintenance 6. Costs and Affordability.
Most businesses nowadays have an IT department to manage the technical side of their organization, with activities ranging from network and system administration to software development, and security. So, what exactly are these systems and why is digital technology important for businesses? Let's take a look.Definition of digital technology
The definition of digital technology encompasses digital devices, systems, and resources that help create, store, and manage data. An important aspect of digital technology is information technology (IT) which refers to the use of computers to process data and information. Most businesses use digital technology nowadays to manage operations and processes and to enhance the customer journey.
Importance of digital technology
Consumer behavior is changing, from searching and sharing information to shopping for actual products. To adapt, companies must adopt digital technology to assist customers through their buying journey.
Many businesses have a website and social media accounts to inform and educate customers about their products and services. A lot of them also accompany their brick-and-mortar business model with an eCommerce store to offer customers a more flexible shopping experience. Some innovative enterprises even make use of advanced technology like virtual reality and augmented reality to attract and engage their target groups.
Companies also adopt digital technology to increase their profitability. Since one advantage of technology is limitless communication, companies can extend their reach beyond domestic boundaries and access millions of customers worldwide.
Finally, digital transformation is not just important but a requirement for all modern businesses, as the majority of firms automate their processes, firms who refuse to make the change will lag behind and lose their competitive advantage. On the other hand, there are various incentives for companies to digitize. For example, production will run faster since machines are replacing humans in repetitive tasks. So, the coordination of corporate data in one system Allows everyone to work together more seamlessly. Digital technology examples in business
Technology is widely used by businesses to manage internal processes and enhance customer experience.
Digital Technology: Enterprise resource planning
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is the use of technology and software to manage the main processes of a business in real-time.
It is part of business management software that allows companies to collect, store, monitor, and analyze data from various corporate activities.
Benefits of ERP :
Coordinate data from different departments to help the managers make better and more informed decisions.
Create a central database for managers to check all the supply chain activities in one place.
Disadvantages of ERP:
Require a lot of time and resources to set up.
Require a large number of workers to undergo training.
Digital resources for inclusive climate change action in agriculture (ATDT Ye...Sadie W Shelton
Presentation at the COP28 Food Systems Pavillion event, Towards equitable food systems: Nourishing communities and empowering stakeholders.
Here, Lini Wollenberg presents the 2nd year results of a three-year project, Agroecological TRANSITIONS: Socially Inclusive Digital Tools (ATDT), funded by the EU and managed by IFAD and implemented by the Alliance of Bioversity & CIAT.
Watch the recording: https://www.youtube.com/live/__C8OGSr4i8?feature=shared&t=155
Learn more about ATDT and find project outputs here: https://bit.ly/AgLEDxATDT
https://agledx.ccafs.cgiar.org/about/atdt/
The use of Information and Communication Technology and digital technologies in farm management plays a vital role in achieving strategic development goals of countries. Digital labour has helped enormously to boost access to large amounts of information, connecting people from remote communities, particularly young people whose innovative potential combined with the power of technology proves to be a force to achieve sustainable development goals. This research aims at determining the effectiveness of digital technology in agriculture through providing site-specific information and employing digital labour to implement precision farming in Malawi. The research objective focused on using rapid 4-in-1 soil tester, testing moisture, acidity, or alkalinity through power of Hydrogen (pH) measure, temperature, and fertility as well as Extension Helper Application, a portal used by extension coordinators to share farm information. The is desk research with qualitative study and slight quantitative figures from digital 4-in-1 rapid soil tester with students utilising study farm plots at Natural Resources College. Analysis derived valuable capabilities such as quick determination of farm specific information. Research found that with digital tools and digital labour, it was easy to see and manage field data, oversee worker productivity, manage resources, view farmer data trends and support decision making. Further, mobile digital tools were found to amplify extension massaging to reach more farmers and enable management to improve coordination of diverse service providers with the right type of data aggregation. Digital tools reduced the use of had written reports during field visits. Quality of collected data improved and frequency of field visits for the extension coordinator as well increased. This research was mainly drawn from action research as well as systematic review of both internal and external desk research. Action research and internal review was based on student plots at Malawi’s Natural Resources college and external desk review was based on SANE project with Extension Helper Application. Generally, the findings showed that the use of information and communication technology and digital technology with digital labour support decision making to form policies towards realising Malawi vision 2063.
During the last week of October, 2013, capacity development focal points from the CGIAR Centers and Research Programmes (CRPs), the Consortium office and key partner organizations, met in Nairobi to begin to define guiding principles and elements of a CGIAR Capacity Development Strategy. The CGIAR group met for several days and partners were then invited to discuss the plans developed and present their perspectives on actions required by the Consortium.
Grasp more about the outcomes of CGIAR Consortium Workshop at: http://bit.ly/1g1JXyv
Presentation on Global perspectives in agricultural knowledge management for discussion at National Workshop on Agricultural Knowledge Management in India 27-28 September 2017
Agrihub INSPIRE Hackathon 2021: Challenge #7: Analysis, processing and standa...plan4all
This is a presentation of results of Challenge #7: Analysis, processing and standardisation of data from agriculture machinery for easier utilization by farmers of the Agrihub INSPIRE Hackathon 2021.
Calculation of agro climatic factors from global climatic dataplan4all
Authors: Pavel Hájek,
Raitis Berzins , Jiří Valeš, Martin Pitoňák , Vincent
Onckelet , Tomáš Andrš, Veronika Osmiková , Ronald
Ssembajwe , Amit Kirschenbaum , Jörg Schliesser , Michal Kepka & Karel Jedlička
Digitalization of indigenous knowledge in African agriculture for fostering f...plan4all
Authors:
Antoine Kantiza, AKANTIZA CONSULT, Burundi
Didier Muyiramye, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Rwanda
Elias Cherenet Weldemariam, HARAMAYA UNIVERSITY, Ethiopia
Petr Horak, WIRELESSINFO, Czech Republic
Robert Sabimana, Frutus Fresco Ltd, Uganda
Pavel Hajek, West Bohemia University, Czech Republic
Tuula Löytty, Smart & Lean Hub Oy, Finland
Demet Osmancelebioglu, Smart & Lean Hub Oy, Finland
Karel charvat map-compositions-format-intro-presentation-by-karel (1)plan4all
Karel Charvat on behalf of Plan4all, Lesprojekt, BOSC and Asplan Viak gave a presentation about the project to create a Google Docs-like map application and map composition format.
Karel charvat map-whiteboard-collaborative-map-making-breakout-sessionplan4all
Karel Charvat on behalf of Plan4all, Lesprojekt, BOSC and Asplan Viak gave a presentation about the project to create a Google Docs-like map application and map composition format.
Opendatabay - Open Data Marketplace.pptxOpendatabay
Opendatabay.com unlocks the power of data for everyone. Open Data Marketplace fosters a collaborative hub for data enthusiasts to explore, share, and contribute to a vast collection of datasets.
First ever open hub for data enthusiasts to collaborate and innovate. A platform to explore, share, and contribute to a vast collection of datasets. Through robust quality control and innovative technologies like blockchain verification, opendatabay ensures the authenticity and reliability of datasets, empowering users to make data-driven decisions with confidence. Leverage cutting-edge AI technologies to enhance the data exploration, analysis, and discovery experience.
From intelligent search and recommendations to automated data productisation and quotation, Opendatabay AI-driven features streamline the data workflow. Finding the data you need shouldn't be a complex. Opendatabay simplifies the data acquisition process with an intuitive interface and robust search tools. Effortlessly explore, discover, and access the data you need, allowing you to focus on extracting valuable insights. Opendatabay breaks new ground with a dedicated, AI-generated, synthetic datasets.
Leverage these privacy-preserving datasets for training and testing AI models without compromising sensitive information. Opendatabay prioritizes transparency by providing detailed metadata, provenance information, and usage guidelines for each dataset, ensuring users have a comprehensive understanding of the data they're working with. By leveraging a powerful combination of distributed ledger technology and rigorous third-party audits Opendatabay ensures the authenticity and reliability of every dataset. Security is at the core of Opendatabay. Marketplace implements stringent security measures, including encryption, access controls, and regular vulnerability assessments, to safeguard your data and protect your privacy.
Explore our comprehensive data analysis project presentation on predicting product ad campaign performance. Learn how data-driven insights can optimize your marketing strategies and enhance campaign effectiveness. Perfect for professionals and students looking to understand the power of data analysis in advertising. for more details visit: https://bostoninstituteofanalytics.org/data-science-and-artificial-intelligence/
Levelwise PageRank with Loop-Based Dead End Handling Strategy : SHORT REPORT ...Subhajit Sahu
Abstract — Levelwise PageRank is an alternative method of PageRank computation which decomposes the input graph into a directed acyclic block-graph of strongly connected components, and processes them in topological order, one level at a time. This enables calculation for ranks in a distributed fashion without per-iteration communication, unlike the standard method where all vertices are processed in each iteration. It however comes with a precondition of the absence of dead ends in the input graph. Here, the native non-distributed performance of Levelwise PageRank was compared against Monolithic PageRank on a CPU as well as a GPU. To ensure a fair comparison, Monolithic PageRank was also performed on a graph where vertices were split by components. Results indicate that Levelwise PageRank is about as fast as Monolithic PageRank on the CPU, but quite a bit slower on the GPU. Slowdown on the GPU is likely caused by a large submission of small workloads, and expected to be non-issue when the computation is performed on massive graphs.
Bridging the Digital Divide Through Consumer Driven Agricultural FarmHub Data Sourcing
1. Bridging the Digital Divide Through Consumer
Driven Agricultural FarmHub Data Sourcing
Kiringai Kamau, GODAN Africa Lead
Inspire Hackathon Kampala 2020
2nd April, 2020, Makerere University, Kampala
2. Action Learning based Data Sourcing for youth and Women
How does learning and community meet to drive research?
Can data sourcing actions provide the necessary anchor for youth and women
engagement in driving agriculture?
How does the wider agricultural ecosystem come in driving system wide
thinking in addressing SDG 2 ….(and more)
Does nutrition drive agricultural engagement or should that be the other way
round?
What is the role of agricultural value chains in addressing the data divide?
5. Critical Observations
Agriculture should embrace satellite data to map resources for agriculture
including weather data capture for effective preparation
Satellite data combined with production and consumer action-ground-truthing
is the critical challenge that all agriculture faces
Academia, policy, development and community need private sector driven
investment to support open data initiatives
Youth need points of convergence at the producer and consumer ends to
promote data driven innovations
