This document discusses using information and communication technologies (ICTs) to build resilience in communities, with a focus on Majuli Island in India. It provides context on rural livelihoods facing shocks like floods and erosion. The concept of resilience as the ability to adapt positively is introduced. ICT can enhance outreach of resilience projects and e-agriculture uses ICT to support rural development. Examples of ICT initiatives in India are provided, along with challenges facing Majuli and potential ICT-based solutions to build a resilient community and sustainable livelihoods in the region.
The information and communication is a vital resource for agriculture and may contribute considerably to make sure food security and property by making awareness and talent development through access to information. The initial and most distinguished player of information delivery is public sector extension services that from past few years are sometimes criticized for their ineffective targeting, poor reach and also the vast body value of delivering information. Since past few years, the forceful increase in mobile penetration even in rural areas has result in evolution of ICT-based extension services models to publicize agriculture connected information. The goal of discrimination the mobile phone-enabled info delivery mechanism is to possess inclusive growth by reducing the information gap between enormous and little farmers and by making awareness. With this end, this paper analysis specific objectives excluding distinguishing potential desires of data and also the existing sources, includes the meta analysis of mobile impact studies chiefly in India in terms of up farmers socio-economic conditions by being higher connected to extension services, improved access to markets and higher science info.
This is an output showing how indigenous knowledge is expressed through social media advocacy approach. Indigenization strategies are widely used to show the importance of indigenous culture to some aspects especially in spreading awareness about it. This presentation also features some indigenous culture in the Philippines.
Presentation hold by Thierry Kesteloot, Policy Advisor, Oxfam-Solidarité, as part of the first panel of the 30th edition of the Brussels Briefing on “Agricultural resilience in the face of crisis and shocks", organized by CTA in collaboration with the ACP Secretariat, the EC/DEVCO, Concord, and IFPRI on 4th March 2013.
More on: http://brusselsbriefings.net/
Tackling Human-Wildlife Conflict In Uganda In Order To Improve Attitudes To A...CIFOR-ICRAF
Panta Kasoma, Executive Director for the Jane Goodall Institute in Uganda, outlines the problems related to human-wildlife conflict in Uganda and gives specific examples of approaches to reducing human-ape conflict that are having some success. He gave this presentation at the ‘Linking Great Ape Conservation with Poverty Alleviation’ workshop hosted by CIFOR in January 2012.
Assessment of the Perception of Farming Households on Off Farm Activities as ...ijtsrd
The overall purpose of the study was to assess the perception of farming households on off farm activities as a livelihood coping strategy in Wudil local government area of Kano State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling technique was used for the study. At stage one, purposive sampling technique was used to select two 2 wards cikingari and sabongari for the study. At stage two, seven 7 farmers’ cooperatives were picked based on convenience and accessibility. At the final stage, simple random sampling was employed to select ten 10 respondents from each of the farmers’ cooperatives, this give a total of seventy 70 sample size for the study. Both primary and secondary data were used, these were derived from administration of structured questionnaire and review of relevant literatures. Descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, ranking and standard deviation were used to analyze the four specific objectives. Findings of the research shows that majority 38.57 of the respondents go into fishing activities during off farm season, followed by those who diversify into clay pot making and carpentry work constituting 11.43 , and 10 respectively. As regards the respondents’ perception of off farm income activities those that strongly agreed to the statement “there was reduced level of idleness crime rate as a result of involvement in off farm activities” constitute the highest mean value of X=4.64 , followed by agreement to‘there was improvement in procurement of inputs as a result of involvement in off farm activities’ constitute X=4.37 .It was also revealed that there was a tangible increase in the annual income of respondents after involvement in off farm activities. The major constraints identified were inadequate startup capital, high cost of equipment and transportation and inadequate storage facilities. It is therefore recommended that there should be provision of credit facilities to enable rural dwellers boost their income, subsidized prices of equipment and also provision of stable electricity supply and storage facilities to help preserve perishable products. Elachi M. S | Imam. A | Ngwu S | Ogundele, O. T "Assessment of the Perception of Farming Households on Off-Farm Activities as a Livelihood Coping Strategy in Wudil Lga of Kano State, Nigeria" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-6 , October 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd35696.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/economics/other/35696/assessment-of-the-perception-of-farming-households-on-offfarm-activities-as-a-livelihood-coping-strategy-in-wudil-lga-of-kano-state-nigeria/elachi-m-s
Human-wildlife conflict in Asia: implications for orangutan conservationCIFOR-ICRAF
CIFOR scientist Linda Yuliani gives an overview of human-wildlife conflict in Asia, focusing on orangutan conservation to explore reasons for the continuing conflict and ways to avoid it in conservation. She gave this presentation at the ‘Linking Great Ape Conservation with Poverty Alleviation’ workshop hosted by CIFOR in January 2012.
The information and communication is a vital resource for agriculture and may contribute considerably to make sure food security and property by making awareness and talent development through access to information. The initial and most distinguished player of information delivery is public sector extension services that from past few years are sometimes criticized for their ineffective targeting, poor reach and also the vast body value of delivering information. Since past few years, the forceful increase in mobile penetration even in rural areas has result in evolution of ICT-based extension services models to publicize agriculture connected information. The goal of discrimination the mobile phone-enabled info delivery mechanism is to possess inclusive growth by reducing the information gap between enormous and little farmers and by making awareness. With this end, this paper analysis specific objectives excluding distinguishing potential desires of data and also the existing sources, includes the meta analysis of mobile impact studies chiefly in India in terms of up farmers socio-economic conditions by being higher connected to extension services, improved access to markets and higher science info.
This is an output showing how indigenous knowledge is expressed through social media advocacy approach. Indigenization strategies are widely used to show the importance of indigenous culture to some aspects especially in spreading awareness about it. This presentation also features some indigenous culture in the Philippines.
Presentation hold by Thierry Kesteloot, Policy Advisor, Oxfam-Solidarité, as part of the first panel of the 30th edition of the Brussels Briefing on “Agricultural resilience in the face of crisis and shocks", organized by CTA in collaboration with the ACP Secretariat, the EC/DEVCO, Concord, and IFPRI on 4th March 2013.
More on: http://brusselsbriefings.net/
Tackling Human-Wildlife Conflict In Uganda In Order To Improve Attitudes To A...CIFOR-ICRAF
Panta Kasoma, Executive Director for the Jane Goodall Institute in Uganda, outlines the problems related to human-wildlife conflict in Uganda and gives specific examples of approaches to reducing human-ape conflict that are having some success. He gave this presentation at the ‘Linking Great Ape Conservation with Poverty Alleviation’ workshop hosted by CIFOR in January 2012.
Assessment of the Perception of Farming Households on Off Farm Activities as ...ijtsrd
The overall purpose of the study was to assess the perception of farming households on off farm activities as a livelihood coping strategy in Wudil local government area of Kano State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling technique was used for the study. At stage one, purposive sampling technique was used to select two 2 wards cikingari and sabongari for the study. At stage two, seven 7 farmers’ cooperatives were picked based on convenience and accessibility. At the final stage, simple random sampling was employed to select ten 10 respondents from each of the farmers’ cooperatives, this give a total of seventy 70 sample size for the study. Both primary and secondary data were used, these were derived from administration of structured questionnaire and review of relevant literatures. Descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, ranking and standard deviation were used to analyze the four specific objectives. Findings of the research shows that majority 38.57 of the respondents go into fishing activities during off farm season, followed by those who diversify into clay pot making and carpentry work constituting 11.43 , and 10 respectively. As regards the respondents’ perception of off farm income activities those that strongly agreed to the statement “there was reduced level of idleness crime rate as a result of involvement in off farm activities” constitute the highest mean value of X=4.64 , followed by agreement to‘there was improvement in procurement of inputs as a result of involvement in off farm activities’ constitute X=4.37 .It was also revealed that there was a tangible increase in the annual income of respondents after involvement in off farm activities. The major constraints identified were inadequate startup capital, high cost of equipment and transportation and inadequate storage facilities. It is therefore recommended that there should be provision of credit facilities to enable rural dwellers boost their income, subsidized prices of equipment and also provision of stable electricity supply and storage facilities to help preserve perishable products. Elachi M. S | Imam. A | Ngwu S | Ogundele, O. T "Assessment of the Perception of Farming Households on Off-Farm Activities as a Livelihood Coping Strategy in Wudil Lga of Kano State, Nigeria" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-6 , October 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd35696.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/economics/other/35696/assessment-of-the-perception-of-farming-households-on-offfarm-activities-as-a-livelihood-coping-strategy-in-wudil-lga-of-kano-state-nigeria/elachi-m-s
Human-wildlife conflict in Asia: implications for orangutan conservationCIFOR-ICRAF
CIFOR scientist Linda Yuliani gives an overview of human-wildlife conflict in Asia, focusing on orangutan conservation to explore reasons for the continuing conflict and ways to avoid it in conservation. She gave this presentation at the ‘Linking Great Ape Conservation with Poverty Alleviation’ workshop hosted by CIFOR in January 2012.
With water resource variability rapidly growing and demands on water resources increasing, using digital tools and innovative, inclusive institutional approaches to address both challenges is becoming ever-more urgent.
A recent workshop under the CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (Research Area on Variability, Risks and Competing Uses), showcased research outputs in two activity clusters - Managing Resource Variability and Risks for Resilience and Managing Competing Uses and Trade-offs - that can help increase water security for poor rural users while also improving food security and rural livelihoods.
Towards Indian Agricultural Information: A Need Based Information Flow Modelinventionjournals
Information is crucial for agriculture and rural development. ICT based services in agriculture is gaining importance day by day. Paper proposes to study the nature of agricultural information its uniqueness and problems of handling and organization. Agri informatics and use of different web portals for agriculture also discussed. Paper also highlighted the ICAR and IARIs contribution towards development of NARS (National Agricultural Research System) and models showing Information flow and strategic plan for organization of agricultural information. Some recommendations for proper organization and dissemination of agricultural information have been made to reach grass root level with desired agricultural information.
Kisan Mobile Advisory Service- An Effective ICT Tool for Technology Dissemina...inventionjournals
The shifting emphasis of Indian agriculture towards diversification, commercialization, sustainability and efficacy has made it necessary for the state extension organizations to critically examine their extension approaches in relation to livelihood of rural masses. It was observed that our population is growing; per capita availability of arable land and irrigation water is shrinking. The frequent suggestion for food import ignores the fact that agriculture is not food producing machine, but is the backbone of the livelihood security system for over 60 per cent population. Development in science and technology in general as well as information and communication technology in particular endorses with ways of facilitating a wide range of communication, information and advisory services in process of technology transformation. Actually extension official are grappling with the question of how best to harness information and communication technology to improve rural livelihood wit sustainability. Sustainability emerges out of shared human resources objectives, knowledge, decision, technology and organization. Kisan Mobile Advisory Services (KMAS), which is a part of the ICT tools is employed by the most of the Krishi Vigyan Kendras in Orissa. In the programme the mobile numbers of progressive farmers, Krishak Sathis (Farmers’ friend), extension officials, and input dealers were registered and grouping is done as per the enterprise/activity basis for facility of filtering purpose. Till April, 2014 about 15000 numbers were registered. The usual messages are being serving twice a week and timely information/advices are communicating as per the need of the situation. From the list of progressive farmers, seventy five farmers were selected for the study with the objective to know their preferences and utility in their field situation. Majority of the farmers opined that time specific advisories are most important followed by weather forecasting and marketing information. The messages on agronomic practices are most suitable followed by management of disease & pests are found to be most suited as per the result. They suggested to serve the message on local language.
Determinants of Farmers’ Adoption of Agricultural Development Programme Exten...BRNSS Publication Hub
The study analyzed the determinants of farmers’ adoption of Agricultural Development Programme (ADP)
extension technology packages in Ivo L.G.A of Ebonyi State. Multistage sampling procedure was employed
to select 80 farmers and eight extension agents who formed the respondents for the study. Data were
collected through the aid of questionnaire and interview schedule whereas the analysis was done using
descriptive and inferential statistics suiting each specific objective. The result showed that most of the
farmers (82.50%) and extension agents (75%) were males, respectively. Evidence showed that the mean age
of the farmers was 37 years while the mean age of the extension agents was 44 years. It was obvious that
67.50% and 75% of the farmers and extension agents were, respectively, married. The mean annual income
of the farmers and extension agents was ₦98,070 and ₦504,200, respectively. The result showed further
that about 81.9% change in the dependent variable (adoption of extension technology packages) was caused
by variations of socio-economic characteristics included in the regression model. The following were the
research recommendations; educational facilities should be made available for rural farmers to enhance
easy adoption of ADP extension technology packages to enhance production; government and NGOs should
endeavor to subsidize the cost of ADP extension technology packages to enhance easy adoption by rural
farmers; and credit institutions are advised to give farmers loans to enhance their accessibility of ADP
extension technology packages in the area
Presentation hold by Dominique Burgeon, Director of Emergency Operations and Rehabilitation Division at FAO, as part of the first panel of the 30th edition of the Brussels Briefing on “Agricultural resilience in the face of crisis and shocks", organized by CTA in collaboration with the ACP Secretariat, the EC/DEVCO, Concord, and IFPRI on 4th March 2013.
More on: http://brusselsbriefings.net/
Influence of Farmer Level of Education on the Practice of Improved Agricultur...paperpublications3
Abstract: The study examined the influence of farmers’ education level on the practice of improved agricultural technologies by farmers in Nyamusi division of Nyamira County. Multi-stage and stratified sampling techniques were applied for sample selection. Data collection was done by use of semi-structured questionnaires. Both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques were used for data analysis. Among the descriptive statistic techniques used included Mean, Standard Deviations and frequencies. For Inferential statistics, correlation, Chi-square and cross tabulation were used to establish relationships between dependent and the independent variables. Internal consistency technique was used to ensure reliability of the research instrument through the computation of Cronbach’s Coefficient Alpha and was found to be 0.81 which meant that the data collection instrument was consistent and reliable. A total of 332 questionnaires were filled by the sampled farmers but only 304 were completely and adequately filled and analysed giving a Questionnaire Return Rate (QRR) of 91.6%. The analysed data was presented using tables. The study revealed that 44.4% of the farmers had completed primary level education. The study established that farmer level of education did not significantly influence the practice of agricultural technologies. In order to boost farmer literacy levels, the study recommends that the Directorate of Adult and Continuing Education should consider working with farmer groups in promoting functionality of literacy centres.
Study of Mobile Phone Gratification Sought and Obtained by Aquaculture Farmer...IJEAB
Mobile phone is strategic in the current effort to improve advisory services delivery and effectiveness of information sharing toenhance aquaculture entrepreneurship for food security, and wealth creation in the country. This prompted the study of mobile phone gratification sought and obtained among table size aquaculture fish food producers through the application of Uses and Gratification Theory. In pursuit of the set objectives, primary data was generated from 100 respondents in Niger State, Nigeria which was analysed with descriptive and inferential statistic tools. Personal profile revealed dominance of aquapreneur by people in middle age categories with mean age of 42 years and 4.5year of experience. Respondents top gratifications sought from mobile phone usage were to be accessible, connected, job accomplishment and socialization whereas obtained gratifications in enterprise were to support adoption of technologies, timely information, linkage to customers, quick response, and access to inputs. It was revealed that respondents had positive antecedent to mobile phone services subscription relating to caller tone, music, news alert, sports, and health. Socio-economic variables that correlate with gratification sought and obtained were marital status, religion, and education at 0.05 level. In view of the finding on responsible usage of mobile phone in aquaculture enterprise, more investment is required develop mobile phone applications and services. To sustain and improve on the benefits derived, respondents need capacity building to acquire more knowledge and skills to effectively participate in advisory services.
Overview of Human-Wildlife Conflict Management in CameroonCIFOR-ICRAF
Antoine Justin Eyebe from the Central Africa Regional Program for the Environment (CARPE) outlines the problems related to human-wildlife conflict and opportunities for improving human-wildlife conflict management for great ape conservation in Cameroon. He gave this presentation at the ‘Linking Great Ape Conservation with Poverty Alleviation’ workshop hosted by CIFOR in January 2012.
Presentation hold by Federico Fadiga from the Red Cross EU Office, as part of the second panel of the 30th edition of the Brussels Briefing on “Agricultural resilience in the face of crisis and shocks", organized by CTA in collaboration with the ACP Secretariat, the EC/DEVCO, Concord, and IFPRI on 4th March 2013.
More on: http://brusselsbriefings.net/
Information technology for sustainable agricultural development: A reviewKawita Bhatt
Sustainable agricultural development ensures safe and high-quality agricultural products in a way that Safeguards the health and welfare of farmed species, Protects and improves the natural environment, etc. ICT can play a critical role in various aspects of sustainable agricultural development such as Farmer's welfare, climatic change, application of fertilizers and pesticides etc.
With water resource variability rapidly growing and demands on water resources increasing, using digital tools and innovative, inclusive institutional approaches to address both challenges is becoming ever-more urgent.
A recent workshop under the CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (Research Area on Variability, Risks and Competing Uses), showcased research outputs in two activity clusters - Managing Resource Variability and Risks for Resilience and Managing Competing Uses and Trade-offs - that can help increase water security for poor rural users while also improving food security and rural livelihoods.
Towards Indian Agricultural Information: A Need Based Information Flow Modelinventionjournals
Information is crucial for agriculture and rural development. ICT based services in agriculture is gaining importance day by day. Paper proposes to study the nature of agricultural information its uniqueness and problems of handling and organization. Agri informatics and use of different web portals for agriculture also discussed. Paper also highlighted the ICAR and IARIs contribution towards development of NARS (National Agricultural Research System) and models showing Information flow and strategic plan for organization of agricultural information. Some recommendations for proper organization and dissemination of agricultural information have been made to reach grass root level with desired agricultural information.
Kisan Mobile Advisory Service- An Effective ICT Tool for Technology Dissemina...inventionjournals
The shifting emphasis of Indian agriculture towards diversification, commercialization, sustainability and efficacy has made it necessary for the state extension organizations to critically examine their extension approaches in relation to livelihood of rural masses. It was observed that our population is growing; per capita availability of arable land and irrigation water is shrinking. The frequent suggestion for food import ignores the fact that agriculture is not food producing machine, but is the backbone of the livelihood security system for over 60 per cent population. Development in science and technology in general as well as information and communication technology in particular endorses with ways of facilitating a wide range of communication, information and advisory services in process of technology transformation. Actually extension official are grappling with the question of how best to harness information and communication technology to improve rural livelihood wit sustainability. Sustainability emerges out of shared human resources objectives, knowledge, decision, technology and organization. Kisan Mobile Advisory Services (KMAS), which is a part of the ICT tools is employed by the most of the Krishi Vigyan Kendras in Orissa. In the programme the mobile numbers of progressive farmers, Krishak Sathis (Farmers’ friend), extension officials, and input dealers were registered and grouping is done as per the enterprise/activity basis for facility of filtering purpose. Till April, 2014 about 15000 numbers were registered. The usual messages are being serving twice a week and timely information/advices are communicating as per the need of the situation. From the list of progressive farmers, seventy five farmers were selected for the study with the objective to know their preferences and utility in their field situation. Majority of the farmers opined that time specific advisories are most important followed by weather forecasting and marketing information. The messages on agronomic practices are most suitable followed by management of disease & pests are found to be most suited as per the result. They suggested to serve the message on local language.
Determinants of Farmers’ Adoption of Agricultural Development Programme Exten...BRNSS Publication Hub
The study analyzed the determinants of farmers’ adoption of Agricultural Development Programme (ADP)
extension technology packages in Ivo L.G.A of Ebonyi State. Multistage sampling procedure was employed
to select 80 farmers and eight extension agents who formed the respondents for the study. Data were
collected through the aid of questionnaire and interview schedule whereas the analysis was done using
descriptive and inferential statistics suiting each specific objective. The result showed that most of the
farmers (82.50%) and extension agents (75%) were males, respectively. Evidence showed that the mean age
of the farmers was 37 years while the mean age of the extension agents was 44 years. It was obvious that
67.50% and 75% of the farmers and extension agents were, respectively, married. The mean annual income
of the farmers and extension agents was ₦98,070 and ₦504,200, respectively. The result showed further
that about 81.9% change in the dependent variable (adoption of extension technology packages) was caused
by variations of socio-economic characteristics included in the regression model. The following were the
research recommendations; educational facilities should be made available for rural farmers to enhance
easy adoption of ADP extension technology packages to enhance production; government and NGOs should
endeavor to subsidize the cost of ADP extension technology packages to enhance easy adoption by rural
farmers; and credit institutions are advised to give farmers loans to enhance their accessibility of ADP
extension technology packages in the area
Presentation hold by Dominique Burgeon, Director of Emergency Operations and Rehabilitation Division at FAO, as part of the first panel of the 30th edition of the Brussels Briefing on “Agricultural resilience in the face of crisis and shocks", organized by CTA in collaboration with the ACP Secretariat, the EC/DEVCO, Concord, and IFPRI on 4th March 2013.
More on: http://brusselsbriefings.net/
Influence of Farmer Level of Education on the Practice of Improved Agricultur...paperpublications3
Abstract: The study examined the influence of farmers’ education level on the practice of improved agricultural technologies by farmers in Nyamusi division of Nyamira County. Multi-stage and stratified sampling techniques were applied for sample selection. Data collection was done by use of semi-structured questionnaires. Both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques were used for data analysis. Among the descriptive statistic techniques used included Mean, Standard Deviations and frequencies. For Inferential statistics, correlation, Chi-square and cross tabulation were used to establish relationships between dependent and the independent variables. Internal consistency technique was used to ensure reliability of the research instrument through the computation of Cronbach’s Coefficient Alpha and was found to be 0.81 which meant that the data collection instrument was consistent and reliable. A total of 332 questionnaires were filled by the sampled farmers but only 304 were completely and adequately filled and analysed giving a Questionnaire Return Rate (QRR) of 91.6%. The analysed data was presented using tables. The study revealed that 44.4% of the farmers had completed primary level education. The study established that farmer level of education did not significantly influence the practice of agricultural technologies. In order to boost farmer literacy levels, the study recommends that the Directorate of Adult and Continuing Education should consider working with farmer groups in promoting functionality of literacy centres.
Study of Mobile Phone Gratification Sought and Obtained by Aquaculture Farmer...IJEAB
Mobile phone is strategic in the current effort to improve advisory services delivery and effectiveness of information sharing toenhance aquaculture entrepreneurship for food security, and wealth creation in the country. This prompted the study of mobile phone gratification sought and obtained among table size aquaculture fish food producers through the application of Uses and Gratification Theory. In pursuit of the set objectives, primary data was generated from 100 respondents in Niger State, Nigeria which was analysed with descriptive and inferential statistic tools. Personal profile revealed dominance of aquapreneur by people in middle age categories with mean age of 42 years and 4.5year of experience. Respondents top gratifications sought from mobile phone usage were to be accessible, connected, job accomplishment and socialization whereas obtained gratifications in enterprise were to support adoption of technologies, timely information, linkage to customers, quick response, and access to inputs. It was revealed that respondents had positive antecedent to mobile phone services subscription relating to caller tone, music, news alert, sports, and health. Socio-economic variables that correlate with gratification sought and obtained were marital status, religion, and education at 0.05 level. In view of the finding on responsible usage of mobile phone in aquaculture enterprise, more investment is required develop mobile phone applications and services. To sustain and improve on the benefits derived, respondents need capacity building to acquire more knowledge and skills to effectively participate in advisory services.
Overview of Human-Wildlife Conflict Management in CameroonCIFOR-ICRAF
Antoine Justin Eyebe from the Central Africa Regional Program for the Environment (CARPE) outlines the problems related to human-wildlife conflict and opportunities for improving human-wildlife conflict management for great ape conservation in Cameroon. He gave this presentation at the ‘Linking Great Ape Conservation with Poverty Alleviation’ workshop hosted by CIFOR in January 2012.
Presentation hold by Federico Fadiga from the Red Cross EU Office, as part of the second panel of the 30th edition of the Brussels Briefing on “Agricultural resilience in the face of crisis and shocks", organized by CTA in collaboration with the ACP Secretariat, the EC/DEVCO, Concord, and IFPRI on 4th March 2013.
More on: http://brusselsbriefings.net/
Information technology for sustainable agricultural development: A reviewKawita Bhatt
Sustainable agricultural development ensures safe and high-quality agricultural products in a way that Safeguards the health and welfare of farmed species, Protects and improves the natural environment, etc. ICT can play a critical role in various aspects of sustainable agricultural development such as Farmer's welfare, climatic change, application of fertilizers and pesticides etc.
The “Club of Ossiach”, a group of agriculturists, agribusiness managers, agriculture technologists and agricultural ICT specialists from around the world, met at Ossiach between 17-19 June 2013 at the “AgriFuture Days” Conference. They reviewed current trends and
possible discontinuities resulting from political, social, environmental and technological changes, potentially impacting on the future of agriculture, farming, rural viability, food and nutrition worldwide.
USE OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM BY FARMERS FOR IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY IN K...ijcseit
This paper shows the use of management information system by farmers for improve productivity in Kayah
state in Myanmar. The objective is to give first a brief overview why MIS is important in the farming sector.
Secondly the paper is aiming on the development of a FMIS that depicts all production processes and their
internal interconnections of a farm accurately. Thirdly this paper mentions what is agricultural
information management and why is it important? Furthermore, the MIS has to allow farmers to easily
access all information which are crucial for the farm’s profitability. Finally this paper aims on highlighting
effective issues of management information system and what farmers and researchers have to consider
during the implementation process.
Use of Management Information System by Farmers for Improve Productivity in K...ijcseit
This paper shows the use of management information system by farmers for improve productivity in Kayah state in Myanmar. The objective is to give first a brief overview why MIS is important in the farming sector. Secondly the paper is aiming on the development of a FMIS that depicts all production processes and their internal interconnections of a farm accurately. Thirdly this paper mentions what is agricultural information management and why is it important? Furthermore, the MIS has to allow farmers to easily access all information which are crucial for the farm’s profitability. Finally this paper aims on highlighting effective issues of management information system and what farmers and researchers have to consider during the implementation process.
USE OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM BY FARMERS FOR IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY IN K...ijcseit
This paper shows the use of management information system by farmers for improve productivity in Kayah
state in Myanmar. The objective is to give first a brief overview why MIS is important in the farming sector.
Secondly the paper is aiming on the development of a FMIS that depicts all production processes and their
internal interconnections of a farm accurately. Thirdly this paper mentions what is agricultural
information management and why is it important? Furthermore, the MIS has to allow farmers to easily access all information which are crucial for the farm’s profitability. Finally this paper aims on highlighting
effective issues of management information system and what farmers and researchers have to consider during the implementation process.
Agriculture 4.0- The future of farming technology Dishant James
The World Government Summit recently came out with an agenda to improve agricultural technologies by integrating farming with industry 4.0. The outcome would be a fourth agricultural revolution or Agriculture 4.0
Characterization and the Kinetics of drying at the drying oven and with micro...Open Access Research Paper
The objective of this work is to contribute to valorization de Nephelium lappaceum by the characterization of kinetics of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum. The seeds were dehydrated until a constant mass respectively in a drying oven and a microwawe oven. The temperatures and the powers of drying are respectively: 50, 60 and 70°C and 140, 280 and 420 W. The results show that the curves of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum do not present a phase of constant kinetics. The coefficients of diffusion vary between 2.09.10-8 to 2.98. 10-8m-2/s in the interval of 50°C at 70°C and between 4.83×10-07 at 9.04×10-07 m-8/s for the powers going of 140 W with 420 W the relation between Arrhenius and a value of energy of activation of 16.49 kJ. mol-1 expressed the effect of the temperature on effective diffusivity.
Willie Nelson Net Worth: A Journey Through Music, Movies, and Business Venturesgreendigital
Willie Nelson is a name that resonates within the world of music and entertainment. Known for his unique voice, and masterful guitar skills. and an extraordinary career spanning several decades. Nelson has become a legend in the country music scene. But, his influence extends far beyond the realm of music. with ventures in acting, writing, activism, and business. This comprehensive article delves into Willie Nelson net worth. exploring the various facets of his career that have contributed to his large fortune.
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Introduction
Willie Nelson net worth is a testament to his enduring influence and success in many fields. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. Nelson's journey from a humble beginning to becoming one of the most iconic figures in American music is nothing short of inspirational. His net worth, which estimated to be around $25 million as of 2024. reflects a career that is as diverse as it is prolific.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Humble Origins
Willie Hugh Nelson was born during the Great Depression. a time of significant economic hardship in the United States. Raised by his grandparents. Nelson found solace and inspiration in music from an early age. His grandmother taught him to play the guitar. setting the stage for what would become an illustrious career.
First Steps in Music
Nelson's initial foray into the music industry was fraught with challenges. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue his dreams, but success did not come . Working as a songwriter, Nelson penned hits for other artists. which helped him gain a foothold in the competitive music scene. His songwriting skills contributed to his early earnings. laying the foundation for his net worth.
Rise to Stardom
Breakthrough Albums
The 1970s marked a turning point in Willie Nelson's career. His albums "Shotgun Willie" (1973), "Red Headed Stranger" (1975). and "Stardust" (1978) received critical acclaim and commercial success. These albums not only solidified his position in the country music genre. but also introduced his music to a broader audience. The success of these albums played a crucial role in boosting Willie Nelson net worth.
Iconic Songs
Willie Nelson net worth is also attributed to his extensive catalog of hit songs. Tracks like "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," "On the Road Again," and "Always on My Mind" have become timeless classics. These songs have not only earned Nelson large royalties but have also ensured his continued relevance in the music industry.
Acting and Film Career
Hollywood Ventures
In addition to his music career, Willie Nelson has also made a mark in Hollywood. His distinctive personality and on-screen presence have landed him roles in several films and television shows. Notable appearances include roles in "The Electric Horseman" (1979), "Honeysuckle Rose" (1980), and "Barbarosa" (1982). These acting gigs have added a significant amount to Willie Nelson net worth.
Television Appearances
Nelson's char
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1. MAJOR SEMINAR
USE OF ICT FOR RESILIENT COMMUNITY
AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(Special Reference to Majuli)
Presented By:
BHARGAB BARUAH
Ph.d. (2nd yr.)
2015-ADJ-37
Dept. of Extension Education
2. LEARNING OUTCOMES
What is role of shocks in
in rural livelihood and
community?
The concept and
principle of resilience.
The use of ICT in
building a resilient
community
3. CONTEXT
• Even after rapid advancements in the industrial growths of nations,
agriculture remains largest single contributor to the livelihoods in agriculture-
based economies (IFAD, 2001; FAO, IFAD & WFP, 2002) and source of
employment creation and income generation (UN Commission On
Sustainable Development, 2008).
• Three out of four people live in rural areas in developing countries (UNDP
2007).
• Demand of food is expected to double of present requirement as the World’s
population is estimated to reach 9.2 billion by 2050.
• This has to be attained by withstanding “shocks” in the farming sector, viz.,
flood, drought, climate variability, aberrations of weather, price volatility,
political scenario, land degradation, shrinking land mass, etc.
6. Agriculture and SDGs
• A new set of global Sustainable Development Goals, or “SDGs”, will shape the
next 15 years of policies, programmes and funding.
• More than any other sector, agriculture is the common thread which holds the
17 SDGs together.
• Reaching the SDG targets simply will not be possible without a strong and
sustainable agricultural sector.
• Sustainable Development Goal #2 :
“end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote
sustainable agriculture.”
Sustainable development cannot be achieved without resilient livelihoods.
8. • Metamorphosis.
• Resilience: the ability to recover after a negative experience.
• Wikipedia states: "Resilience is generally thought of as a "positive
adaptation" after a stressful or adverse situation".
• Background to the "positive adaptation" - the measures, inputs,
decisions, preparations, etc. that create the ability to have the "positive
adaptation”.
“For every US$ 1 spent on disaster
preparedness, about US$ 7 are saved on
possible disaster relief expenses.”
9. WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM defines resilience of a country as having
3 components –
I. Robustness: the ability to absorb and withstand disturbances and crises.
II. Redundancy: having excess capacity and back-up systems that enable the
maintenance of core functionality in the event of disturbances
III. Resourcefulness: the ability to adapt to crises, respond flexibly and, when
possible, transform a negative impact into a positive one.
“Resilience has been the focus of a large and growing body of research since 1960s, seeking to
understand which characteristics make a country, community or household resilient, and to
establish the principles and processes that strengthen resilience and thus help populations
withstand and recover from disasters.”
CONCEPT OF RESILIENCE
DRR
CCA
SP
For the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction,
resilience is “The ability of a system, community or society exposed to hazards
to resist, absorb, accommodate to, and recover from the effects of a hazard in a
timely and efficient manner, including through the preservation and restoration
of its essential basic structures and functions.”
10. FOUR ELEMENTS OF RESILIENCE
Source: DFID, available at: Headey D. and Kennedy A. 2011. Enhancing Resilience in the Horn of Africa
11. Resilient Communities
[Source: IFRC. 2012. Characteristics of a Safe and Resilient
Community.]
Fig. The six characteristics of a resilient community
A resilient community is a theoretical concept that can
never be fully achieved in practice.
Combining cash transfers with livelihood support.
A resilient community recognises the importance of
human health, well-being and individual knowledge,
and acknowledges the necessity of assets and access
to wider resources beyond the immediate control of
the community.
Measures that have already been shown to be effective
can be used to build resilience against agricultural
shocks.
12. ICT & e -Agriculture
• Information is the most valuable input in this new millennium (21st century) for
every sector.
• ICT has out-lived all the technological innovations till date in a short span of
time.
• Mobile phones have been the most powerful revolution.
• Outreach of various resilient projects and programs can be enhanced by ICT.
• E-Agriculture is an emerging field focusing on the enhancement of agricultural
and rural development through improved information and communication
processes.
• E-Agriculture involves the conceptualization, design, development, evaluation
and application of innovative ways to use ICTs in the rural domain, with a
primary focus on agriculture.
13. Role of ICTs in Agriculture
Through ICTs data can
be transferred in a
very fast and effective
way which proves to
be essential in
situations where a
delay in information
can be fatal for
farmers and their
crops.
14. • FAO assists countries to increase the resilience of households,
communities and institutions to more effectively prevent and cope
with threats and disasters that impact agriculture, food security and
nutrition.
• FAO promotes the use of ICTs to reinforce the resilience capacity of
states, communities and individuals.
• Many successful experiences on the use of ICTs for Resilience at
FAO have already been documented such as eLocust, SWALIM,
OpenForis, EMA-i, EMPRES-i, etc.
FAO and ICTs for Resilience
FAO Resilience website:
http://www.fao.org/resilience/home/en/
ICTs have the advantage that they can be controlled from
a different geographic area where data can be centralized
in a safer zone.
15. Some ICT Initiatives in India
Nano Ganesh
Lifelines
A mobile based advisory service
for farmers in Mewat, Haryana
succeed in bringing
improvements in agricultural
practices with timelier
information and new
information.
IFFCO Kisan Sanchar
(IKSL)
A joint venture of Indian
Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative
Limited (IFFCO) and Bharti
Airtel, providing content and
services to famers in India.
Government Interventions
CoopNet
Agricultural Primary
Credit Societies (PACS)
and Agricultural
Cooperative Marketing
Societies to usher in
ICT
enabled services and
rural
transformation
VISTARNET
Agricultural
Extension
Information
System
Network
PPIN
Plant
Protection
Informatics
Network
APHNET
Animal
Production
and
Health
Informatics
Network
LISNET
Land
Information
System
Network
NDMNET
Natural Disaster
Management
Knowledge
Network
Weather
NET
Weather
Resource
System
16.
17. Majuli is a large island on the Brahmaputra in Assam. Once ranked as
the largest river island in the world, Majuli today has lost this position
owing to severe erosion by the river. Originally 1265 sq. km, today the
island has lost about a third of its landmass and only about 525 sq. km of
land remains stable.
While the government has been trying to control erosion through
different structural measures and crores of money, much of it is
temporary and the people continue living in limbo as huge chunks of
earth continue to fall into the river.
18. Vulnerability Context
Main livelihoods:
Agriculture (rice;
mustard; vegetables)
Fishing
Livestock
Handloom
Flooding
Erosion
Sediment Deposition
Breaking down
traditional livelihood
practices
Structural & Non-
Structural Measures
Alternate Livelihood + ICT
Resilient Community
Sustainable
Livelihood
Crop Loss
Homes washed away
Death of livestock
Loss of biodiversity
Community Resilience
Impoverished Households
Population Displacement
Lack of alternate
livelihood practices +
20. Relief Cash transfer
Insurance
MASTER DATABASE
Govt. Services Bank
MASTER DATABASE
Population, Animal Count,
SOP, cropping system, land
records, weather data, local
knowledge, adaptive
capacity, hazard map,
emergency contact
directory, previous year
data, guidelines,
legislations, relief manual,
etc.
ResearchWRD
NGOFOs
Brahmaputra
Board
Trusts NRENASDMA
Common Platform
ADO
NRLM
Rehabilitation
SOP, Agro Advisory, Agro-
Bulletins, Farmer Helpline,
R&D Services, Video
download, Video Audio
Scripts, Knowledge Sharing,
Early warnings.
Police, Education,
Health dept., NGO,
PWD, Inspector of
civil & food
supplies, etc.
Community Resilience
• Chang Ghar(3m from ground)
• Cultivating Boro Rice
• Mixed Cultivation of Ahu and
Bao varieties of rice
• Raised Tube wells & Toilets
Policies and Legislations
21. FROM TOICT INTERVENTION
Hydrological Model
One Dimensional
Unsteady Flow
Inundation Model
GIS-Based
Flood Depth
Flood Duration
Early Warning
Radio
Circulars
Megaphone/mike sirens
Early Warning
TV/Radio
SMS/E-mail
Disaster app
Inventory
Emergency Contact
Directory
Hazard map
Inventory
Central Database
Duties
Clear Direction
100% transparency
Synergy
Information
Algoritms
Real-time
Duties
Waiting for direction
Less Transparent Syatem
Less cooperation
Information
Inaccurate
Takes Time
22. Pros Cons
• Declared a district recently
• High literacy percentage
• Fertile croplands
• High usage rate of mobile
phones
• Inhabitants has developed
expertise to live amongst the
floods
• Assemblage of NGOs and
private players
• High seismic activity zone
• High sediment load carried by
Brahmaputra
• Carrying capacity of swamps and
lakes are lower than the volume
of water the river carries into
them
• Island among islands
• Man has modified the landscape
of Majuli for years in many ways
• Poor internet connectivity
• Irregular Electricity
• Telecom infrastructure challenges
The Government of India set up an autonomous body called
Brahmaputra Board under The Brahmaputra Board Act, 1980
(Ministry of Water Resources).
23. • Construction of retention dikes through digging of
existing swamps and lakes and by constructing new ones
to protect agricultural lands. These dikes can be used as
inland fishery-pits.
• Widening and deepening of tributaries and natural drains;
construction of diversion channels.
• Vetiver grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides) can be used for
reducing soil loss in the embanked areas or sloped banks.
• To compensate recurrent losses farmer’s need to be
encouraged to extend their production basis to irrigated
crops during the dry season.
24. • Construction of multipurpose flood shelter with inmate
capacity of 500 people / Unit by identifying highlands
that are not likely to be submerged during heavy floods.
• Livelihood diversification by targeting especially
women, while also preserving the traditional livelihood
practices. Provision of marketing opportunities and raw
material supply.
• Floodplain zoning which will restrict construction on
and habitation of areas closest and most vulnerable to
flooding; instead using these areas for agriculture,
recreation, or other uses that won’t endanger lives and
property.
• River morphological studies through satellite imagery
for the study of bank migration in order to gauge in
advance the areas likely to come under threat of erosion.
25. Conclusion
• There are two aspects to understanding resilience that is needed to be resolved
before ICT-based intervention.
First, is how we define resilience? Which resilience do we want for farmers? Is it
the stability of continuity and recovery in the face of short-term shocks? Or is it the
change of adaptation and even transformation in the face of longer-term trends? If
we don’t include the latter, there’s a danger that resilience means business-as-usual
e.g. poor agricultural communities staying in a resiliently poor state – of using ICTs
to making farmer lives just stay the same.
Second, is how we conceive resilience? This has been a big gap in putting resilience
into practice. Unless we have some framework or model of resilience, then we can’t
understand how to target, design or evaluate ICT interventions in agriculture.
• The benefits of the flood protection works need to be further evaluated in terms of
increased crop production and in reducing the areas subject to regular flooding, and
also the negative environmental effects in relation to the ecological value of
wetlands and the increased risks of flood hazards in adjacent areas.