The document discusses various types of information and communication technologies (ICT) that can be used for rural development, including conventional ICT like computers, radio, TV and mobile devices, as well as non-conventional ICT like internet technologies, GPS, remote sensing, and drones. It outlines several agriculture apps used in Pakistan to provide advisory services, weather updates, market prices and field analysis to farmers. Global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing systems are described as playing important roles in precision farming and crop monitoring. Drones are highlighted as an emerging digital technology that can help farmers with tasks like fertilizer application and crop surveying in an efficient and timely manner.

1. BY : GROUP (D)
Group Leader: HAMOOD U REHMAN
UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE FAISALABAD
SUB CAMPUS DEPALPUR (OKARA)
Information and
Communication Technologies
(ICT) for Rural Development

2. ICT types in extension for rural development:
Non-Conventional ICT:Technology use internet for farming.
Farmers used for Harvesting , mapping using GPS.
Remote sensing, Drones, used for farming purposes.
Conventional ICT: Computer based technologies at home.
Farmers used technologies easily for getting information.
Radio, Television, Mobile, Media, are mostly used.

3. IMPORTANCE OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN AGRICULTURE EXTENSION:
“Sustainable improvement in qualities of rural people”.
Extension major target is RD in countries.
Where agriculture main engine for rural economy.
Pakistan Government launched Extension approaches for RD.
National , Provisional level to boost agricultural productivity.
Solve problems of community grass roots level.

4. Provision of agriculture advisory services to farmers:
E-credit scheme provide android with partnership Telenor.
Farmers whatsApp group with agri department officers.
 Helplines to contact with agriculture officers easily.
Media also source of information about agriculture.
Weather and marketing updates on single click.
Provides information in easy and local language.

5. Bakhabar Pakistan : Weather recommendation agriculture advisory services
Qeemat Punjab : Provide ratelist after every fortnight.
Zari Mahar : Registered farmers questions related agriculture
Agri smart :check field work of officer.
Farm management : animal details, grass growth management
Agro farm : Cultivations and farms agriculture machinery
Agriculture Apps used in Pakistan for RD:

6. MERI ZAMEEN APPFOR FARMER FIELD ANALYSIS
 Agri agent visit field ,takes soil sample .
 Agent have QR codes for that sample .
 Sample send to research lab for test.
 After analysis result sent to Dash board .
 Farmer get that results from Agri agent.
 All results are about the fertility status .

7.  GPS changed the way farmer do business.
 GPS based applications used in precision farming.
 GPS provides necessary data for soil sampling.
 GPS used weed location , areas of land.
 GPS important role in creation of map.
 GPS locate farm area ready to Harvest.
Roleof GlobalPositioningsystemin agriculture:

8. Roleof Remotesensingsysteminagriculture:
 RS gives information on moisture quantity soil.
 Assessment of crop damage and crop progress.
 RS analysis of various crop planting system.
 Identification of crop pests and disease infestation
 RS identify the planting and harvesting dates .
 Helped farmers in crop nutrient deficiency detection

9.  Drones are unmanned aerial vehicle for farming.
 Drones are becoming critical tool for farmers.
 Drones monitor fertilizers, pesticides needed in farms.
 Drone can survey crops in short time.
 Drones are also used for spraying purpose.
 This digital technology is very time saving.
Usesof Dronetechnologyinagriculturefarming:

10. THANKS!
For being present here.