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.
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.
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ONTOLOGY BASED ON SEMANTIC ANALYSIS FOR GIS APPL...cscpconf
The Agricultural Census information is a leading source of facts and figures about a country’s
agricultural development. Such information is used by many who provide services to farmers
and rural communities including federal, state and local governments, agribusinesses etc. Also
such information when integrated with other agricultural surveys and statistics can help in
monitoring progress towards the achievement of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) of a
country. But such huge volumes of census data are available at various geo-spatial portals
either in proprietary formats like shape files, .dat files etc or in form of database tables, word
documents, PDF’s etc. In order to do analysis or to just see the progress of a particular area
such huge datasheets have to be scanned. This paper provides solutions to various problems
related to Geo-spatial Agricultural Census data in three aspects: (1) Storage / Organization of
census data using enhanced methods such as ontologies. (2) Visualization of data using Google Maps and Column Charts. (3) Analysis of data using interactive methods like Column Charts
Development of agricultural e-commerce framework for India, a strategic appro...IJERA Editor
This study is aimed to put forward an inclusive and pertinent e-commerce framework that serves as a platform
for the development and improvement of rural agriculture sector in India; which plays a major role towards
socioeconomic development of rural livelihoods along with food security and poverty reduction. The main
approach used was to critically review and understand the National Informatics Centre (NIC) and the Ministry of
Agriculture policies. In general, these policies emphasize on promoting IT based information kiosks, establishing
gyan chaupals (Knowledge centers) in villages, construction of Agri-India knowledge portal. Next, the
challenges and information gaps were identified and translated in the form of agriculture e-commerce framework
which can be used to build an e-commerce application.
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.
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.
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.
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ONTOLOGY BASED ON SEMANTIC ANALYSIS FOR GIS APPL...cscpconf
The Agricultural Census information is a leading source of facts and figures about a country’s
agricultural development. Such information is used by many who provide services to farmers
and rural communities including federal, state and local governments, agribusinesses etc. Also
such information when integrated with other agricultural surveys and statistics can help in
monitoring progress towards the achievement of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) of a
country. But such huge volumes of census data are available at various geo-spatial portals
either in proprietary formats like shape files, .dat files etc or in form of database tables, word
documents, PDF’s etc. In order to do analysis or to just see the progress of a particular area
such huge datasheets have to be scanned. This paper provides solutions to various problems
related to Geo-spatial Agricultural Census data in three aspects: (1) Storage / Organization of
census data using enhanced methods such as ontologies. (2) Visualization of data using Google Maps and Column Charts. (3) Analysis of data using interactive methods like Column Charts
Development of agricultural e-commerce framework for India, a strategic appro...IJERA Editor
This study is aimed to put forward an inclusive and pertinent e-commerce framework that serves as a platform
for the development and improvement of rural agriculture sector in India; which plays a major role towards
socioeconomic development of rural livelihoods along with food security and poverty reduction. The main
approach used was to critically review and understand the National Informatics Centre (NIC) and the Ministry of
Agriculture policies. In general, these policies emphasize on promoting IT based information kiosks, establishing
gyan chaupals (Knowledge centers) in villages, construction of Agri-India knowledge portal. Next, the
challenges and information gaps were identified and translated in the form of agriculture e-commerce framework
which can be used to build an e-commerce application.
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.
Do Investments in Agricultural Extension Deliver Positive Benefits to Health,...Premier Publishers
The study provides an overview of the state of Agricultural Extension with the major aim of identifying gaps and areas of advocacy in the laws and policies that govern extension service delivery in Uganda, document the linkages and analytical trends between agricultural extension and performance of Health, Trade and Industry and Water and Environment sectors, as well as establish the value of each shilling or dollar invested in agricultural extension. Using secondary sources of data and Statistical Based Costing methods, the results revealed that the state of agricultural extension services in Uganda is wanting. Adoption of improved technologies was very low and technology misuse was very rampant. In livestock, the quality of veterinary services and their use were particularly very low. Our results showed that the unit cost of providing agricultural extension services that result in increased productivity, better nutrition as well as higher incomes to farmers is UGX 66,290 per visit. The total cost of not providing agricultural extension is extremely high and the country stands to lose greatly due to the multiplier effect and spillover effect of agricultural extension in other productive sectors. There is certainly need to invest in agricultural extension both in crop and livestock sectors.
What Constrains Smallholder Farmers Decisions to Participate and use Agricult...ijtsrd
Smallholder farmers contribute more to food security and poverty reduction in Rwanda. However, lack of agricultural finance is one of numerous challenges they face for improving productivity and increasing income along the value chain. The objectives of this paper were to determine the factors influencing the farmers’ decision to participate and use agricultural value chain financing in Rwanda and to analyse the constraints hindering smallholder farmers’ decision to participate and use agricultural value chain financing in Rwanda. Cross sectional data were collected from a random sample of 585 smallholder potato farmers in Musanze and Nyabihu Districts. Results of probit model revealed that sex, age, marital status, education, farming experience, membership to farming associations, household income and distance to market significantly influence the farmers’ decision to participate and use of agricultural value chain financing. The study also found that financing agricultural activities remain a key challenge for smallholder potato farmers. Fear of borrowing, lack of financial literacy, lack of skills in budgeting and unexpected production, interest rate and others loans charges, lack of collaterals, short repayment period and lack of financial literacy have been found to be the main factors constraining potato farmers’ participation and use of agricultural value chain financing. Nevertheless, potato productivity will always result from the interaction between all potato value chain actors. The study recommended the government and value chain stakeholders to formulate integrated policies that facilitate smallholder farmers to access to convenient financing products in order to improve productivity and to meet the customer demands. Patrice Mugenzi | George Owour | Hillary K. Bett "What Constrains Smallholder Farmers Decisions to Participate and use Agricultural Value Chain Financing in Rwanda? The Case of Smallholder Potato Farmers in Musanze and Nyabihu Districts" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-1 , December 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd38001.pdf Paper URL : https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/agricultural-engineering/38001/what-constrains-smallholder-farmers-decisions-to-participate-and-use-agricultural-value-chain-financing-in-rwanda-the-case-of-smallholder-potato-farmers-in-musanze-and-nyabihu-districts/patrice-mugenzi
Farm journalism also known as Agricultural journalism. Plays a great role in communication with farm people, homemakers, etc.
News stories, magazine articles, leaflets, radio scripts and other medium of communication.
Lecturers’ Perception on Agriculture Mechanization in Rivers State, NigeriaAI Publications
The study investigated lecturers’ perception on agricultural mechanization in Rivers state, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was adopted, four research questions which sought the information regarding benefits, awareness, challenges and solutions guided the study. Population of the study comprises 360 lecturers from three tertiary institutions in Rivers state. Data collection was achieved using a questionnaire comprising 32 items and rated on a five point likert scale. Mean was used for data analysis. For results, regarding benefits, the respondents agreed that agricultural mechanization boosts food production but disagree that it boosts employment of labour. For awareness, lecturers were generally aware of mechanization in agriculture. For challenges, they perceived lack of skills to use mechanized farm equipment as one challenge to mechanization. They perceived that favourable government policies could enhance agricultural mechanization. The study recommend that awareness on agricultural mechanization should be created and government set up agricultural machinery industries for developing and hiring out mechanized farm tools at subsidized rates to farmers.
Mobile phone an instrument of disseminating requisite agricultural informat...eSAT Journals
Abstract Bangladesh is densely an over populated country where a large number of people (more than 60 percent) are still living their livelihood directly or indirectly through the agro based jobs. The environment is very much favorable for agriculture. The contribution of agricultural sector to GDP is 20.60% In this regard, if the initiatives are been taken to provide the right farmers with the right information by the right way at the right time within the least cost, the success will be definite. Decision making is a very crucial part in every activity to be performed in an excellent manner. Any system applied for getting information and knowledge for making decisions in any industry should deliver accurate, complete, concise information in time or on time. The information provided by the system must be in user-friendly form, easy to access, cost-effective and well protected from unauthorized accesses. And to ensure all these there is no alternative other than telecommunication and networking technologies. Different collaboration and communication tools are available to share information throughout the world to ensure improved decision making. And those tools are also playing an important role to disseminate agricultural information. Mobile phone is one of the most popular electronic media among the natives of this country for news and information. Mobile phones significantly reduce communication and information costs for the rural poor in developing countries. This not only provides new opportunities for rural farmers to obtain access to information on agricultural technologies, but also to use ICTs (Information and communication technologies) in agricultural extension systems. Since 2007, there has been a proliferation of mobile phone based applications and services in the agricultural sector, providing information on market prices, weather, transport and agricultural techniques via voice, short message service (SMS) and internet. Therefore, this paper attempts to analyze the contribution of mobile phones on the dissemination of agricultural information for the farmers for their agricultural enrichment with emphasis on analyzing quantitative data gathered in a survey using a structured questionnaire that was generated on the basis of my theoretical study. Findings indicate a positive curve towards the dependency on and contribution of mobile phones. Keywords: Agricultural Information, Mobile Phones in Bangladesh, Agricultural Information Service (AIS), Technology Adoption, E-agriculture.
Role of Big Data Science in the Emerging Worldijtsrd
The present study describes the emerging roles of big data sciences across the globe which has conquered different sectors. The big data science has become one of the important component of the information sciences which has gained tremendous attention in recent past, Hence they have reached millions of users across the globe. Based on these fundamental facts, the present mini review is presented to highlight the reported studies of big data science applications and gives new facelift and calls for much more applications ahead. Prabhu Prasad "Role of Big Data Science in the Emerging World" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-5 , August 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd31780.pdf Paper Url :https://www.ijtsrd.com/computer-science/other/31780/role-of-big-data-science-in-the-emerging-world/prabhu-prasad
Do Investments in Agricultural Extension Deliver Positive Benefits to Health,...Premier Publishers
The study provides an overview of the state of Agricultural Extension with the major aim of identifying gaps and areas of advocacy in the laws and policies that govern extension service delivery in Uganda, document the linkages and analytical trends between agricultural extension and performance of Health, Trade and Industry and Water and Environment sectors, as well as establish the value of each shilling or dollar invested in agricultural extension. Using secondary sources of data and Statistical Based Costing methods, the results revealed that the state of agricultural extension services in Uganda is wanting. Adoption of improved technologies was very low and technology misuse was very rampant. In livestock, the quality of veterinary services and their use were particularly very low. Our results showed that the unit cost of providing agricultural extension services that result in increased productivity, better nutrition as well as higher incomes to farmers is UGX 66,290 per visit. The total cost of not providing agricultural extension is extremely high and the country stands to lose greatly due to the multiplier effect and spillover effect of agricultural extension in other productive sectors. There is certainly need to invest in agricultural extension both in crop and livestock sectors.
What Constrains Smallholder Farmers Decisions to Participate and use Agricult...ijtsrd
Smallholder farmers contribute more to food security and poverty reduction in Rwanda. However, lack of agricultural finance is one of numerous challenges they face for improving productivity and increasing income along the value chain. The objectives of this paper were to determine the factors influencing the farmers’ decision to participate and use agricultural value chain financing in Rwanda and to analyse the constraints hindering smallholder farmers’ decision to participate and use agricultural value chain financing in Rwanda. Cross sectional data were collected from a random sample of 585 smallholder potato farmers in Musanze and Nyabihu Districts. Results of probit model revealed that sex, age, marital status, education, farming experience, membership to farming associations, household income and distance to market significantly influence the farmers’ decision to participate and use of agricultural value chain financing. The study also found that financing agricultural activities remain a key challenge for smallholder potato farmers. Fear of borrowing, lack of financial literacy, lack of skills in budgeting and unexpected production, interest rate and others loans charges, lack of collaterals, short repayment period and lack of financial literacy have been found to be the main factors constraining potato farmers’ participation and use of agricultural value chain financing. Nevertheless, potato productivity will always result from the interaction between all potato value chain actors. The study recommended the government and value chain stakeholders to formulate integrated policies that facilitate smallholder farmers to access to convenient financing products in order to improve productivity and to meet the customer demands. Patrice Mugenzi | George Owour | Hillary K. Bett "What Constrains Smallholder Farmers Decisions to Participate and use Agricultural Value Chain Financing in Rwanda? The Case of Smallholder Potato Farmers in Musanze and Nyabihu Districts" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-1 , December 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd38001.pdf Paper URL : https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/agricultural-engineering/38001/what-constrains-smallholder-farmers-decisions-to-participate-and-use-agricultural-value-chain-financing-in-rwanda-the-case-of-smallholder-potato-farmers-in-musanze-and-nyabihu-districts/patrice-mugenzi
Farm journalism also known as Agricultural journalism. Plays a great role in communication with farm people, homemakers, etc.
News stories, magazine articles, leaflets, radio scripts and other medium of communication.
Lecturers’ Perception on Agriculture Mechanization in Rivers State, NigeriaAI Publications
The study investigated lecturers’ perception on agricultural mechanization in Rivers state, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was adopted, four research questions which sought the information regarding benefits, awareness, challenges and solutions guided the study. Population of the study comprises 360 lecturers from three tertiary institutions in Rivers state. Data collection was achieved using a questionnaire comprising 32 items and rated on a five point likert scale. Mean was used for data analysis. For results, regarding benefits, the respondents agreed that agricultural mechanization boosts food production but disagree that it boosts employment of labour. For awareness, lecturers were generally aware of mechanization in agriculture. For challenges, they perceived lack of skills to use mechanized farm equipment as one challenge to mechanization. They perceived that favourable government policies could enhance agricultural mechanization. The study recommend that awareness on agricultural mechanization should be created and government set up agricultural machinery industries for developing and hiring out mechanized farm tools at subsidized rates to farmers.
Mobile phone an instrument of disseminating requisite agricultural informat...eSAT Journals
Abstract Bangladesh is densely an over populated country where a large number of people (more than 60 percent) are still living their livelihood directly or indirectly through the agro based jobs. The environment is very much favorable for agriculture. The contribution of agricultural sector to GDP is 20.60% In this regard, if the initiatives are been taken to provide the right farmers with the right information by the right way at the right time within the least cost, the success will be definite. Decision making is a very crucial part in every activity to be performed in an excellent manner. Any system applied for getting information and knowledge for making decisions in any industry should deliver accurate, complete, concise information in time or on time. The information provided by the system must be in user-friendly form, easy to access, cost-effective and well protected from unauthorized accesses. And to ensure all these there is no alternative other than telecommunication and networking technologies. Different collaboration and communication tools are available to share information throughout the world to ensure improved decision making. And those tools are also playing an important role to disseminate agricultural information. Mobile phone is one of the most popular electronic media among the natives of this country for news and information. Mobile phones significantly reduce communication and information costs for the rural poor in developing countries. This not only provides new opportunities for rural farmers to obtain access to information on agricultural technologies, but also to use ICTs (Information and communication technologies) in agricultural extension systems. Since 2007, there has been a proliferation of mobile phone based applications and services in the agricultural sector, providing information on market prices, weather, transport and agricultural techniques via voice, short message service (SMS) and internet. Therefore, this paper attempts to analyze the contribution of mobile phones on the dissemination of agricultural information for the farmers for their agricultural enrichment with emphasis on analyzing quantitative data gathered in a survey using a structured questionnaire that was generated on the basis of my theoretical study. Findings indicate a positive curve towards the dependency on and contribution of mobile phones. Keywords: Agricultural Information, Mobile Phones in Bangladesh, Agricultural Information Service (AIS), Technology Adoption, E-agriculture.
Role of Big Data Science in the Emerging Worldijtsrd
The present study describes the emerging roles of big data sciences across the globe which has conquered different sectors. The big data science has become one of the important component of the information sciences which has gained tremendous attention in recent past, Hence they have reached millions of users across the globe. Based on these fundamental facts, the present mini review is presented to highlight the reported studies of big data science applications and gives new facelift and calls for much more applications ahead. Prabhu Prasad "Role of Big Data Science in the Emerging World" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-5 , August 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd31780.pdf Paper Url :https://www.ijtsrd.com/computer-science/other/31780/role-of-big-data-science-in-the-emerging-world/prabhu-prasad
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
Study climate and impact of ict in cultivation of crops in yawal taluka, khan...eSAT Journals
Abstract
India is agriculture based country having two different conditions of farming and farmers due to natural irregularity now a day.
Here in this project we are going to study the role of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in the development of farmers
in Yawal Taluka in Khandesh region. Different ICTs are available for agriculture sector like SMS, Tele calling, TV, News let ters,
Magazines, call centers etc. After studying this we can conclude whether farmers are using available ICTs or not or whether there
is problem in using these ICTs due to lack of infrastructure and facilities in villages.
Keywords : ICT, SMS, Tele Calling, Call Centers
Farmers necessitate vast information to sustain their farmhouse activities. Information is
required not just on better and best practices & advanced technologies for production of crop
which is gained through Green Revolution but as well information about post harvest
perspectives including handling, processing, promoting, storage & marketing. Farmers need
access to convenient, firm, and pertinent information that can support intricacy inside which
their farm activities work. Even though farming expansion today has a wide array, this survey
demonstrates that in spite of pluralistic augmentation methods in India, the scope &
utilization of the said services are constrained. The purpose of this paper is to analyze rural
extension programs in of general society, private and third parts in India. The paper
investigates; fundamentals of extension, significance of rural extension, agribusiness
extension methodologies in India, general difficulties and limitations of agricultural extension
THE ROLE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN AGRICULTURAL PRACTICE...IAEME Publication
Information and Communications Technology is an umbrella term that includes any communication device or application, encompassing: radio, television, cellular phones, computer and network hardware and software, satellite systems and so on, as well as the various services and applications. ICT includes any communication device or application as radio, computer, television, network hardware, cellular phones, software, and satellite systems etc., as well as the various services and applications associated with them, such as distance learning and video conferencing. It is an integration of the technologies and the processes to distribute and communicate the desired information to the target audience and making the target audience more participative in nature
Analysis of the Usage of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) in Acce...AJSERJournal
Owing to the importance of information communication technologies on activities of rural households, this
study analyzed the usage of ICTs in dissemination of agricultural information to smallholder farmers in Kwara state,
Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from 210 smallholder farmers which were selected
using both random and systematic sampling techniques. Descriptive statistics and chi square were used to analyze
data. The results reveal that the mean age of the farmers was 37.6 years, while 52.9% of the farmers were females. The
three most important ICT tools used by farmers were mobile phone, radio and television. There was relevance and
timeliness in the quality of information through radio and mobile phone, respectively based on farmers’ perception.
However, the major constraints identified by farmers were erratic power supply, high call rates and bad networks.
There was significant relationship between respondents’ age (χ2=17.333., p= 0.010), gender (χ2=32.267., p= 0.000),
education (χ2=122.000, p= 0.000), marital status (χ2=18.467, p= 0.048) and the type of ICTs used in agricultural
information dissemination. The study therefore concludes that ICTs is well used by the farmers. The study recommends
amongst others the need for relevant stakeholders to set up an enabling environment that will enhance economic
development.
Challenges and prospects of open data in agriculture godanSec
Speech given by Musa Jega (EASTC) for the Open Data @ Work: Agriculture and Nutrition session at the Africa Open Data Conference (AODC) in Dar es Salaam, 5 September 2015. Written by Olatunde Olawumi and Musa Jega, Eastern Africa Statistical Training Centre (EASTC), Tanzania.
Use of Social Media in the Marketing of Agricultural Products and Farmers Tur...ijtsrd
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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.
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USE OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM BY FARMERS FOR IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY IN KAYAH STATE
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DOI : 10.5121/ijcseit.2017.7301 1
USE OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM BY
FARMERS FOR IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY IN KAYAH
STATE
Hlaing Htake Khaung Tin
Faculty of Information Science
University of Computer Studies, Yangon, Myanmar.
ABSTRACT
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.
KEYWORDS
Farm, management information system, farmers, crop production
1. INTRODUCTION
Situated in the hilly eastern part of Myanmar, Kayah State borders Thailand to the east, Shan
State to the north, and Kayin State to the southwest. Kayah is a small but complex state, rich in
natural resources, cultural heritage and natural beauty. But Kayah has also been in a state of
conflict for more than 60 years, and over the years, the cost of the conflict has been extensive—
impacting directly and indirectly, the lives and the livelihoods of most of the people in Kayah,
and many thousands who have fled. Decades of conflict, broken ceasefires, and relocations have
taken their toll on the people of Kayah, but at the time of writing this report in 2013, there was a
sense that things are improving and that genuine change may be forthcoming.[1]
Agriculture is the fifth main sector with 8 agencies reporting activities in 30 village tracts in 6 of
total 7 townships, mostly in Agricultural Extension (31 villages), followed by Livestock and
poultry (11 villages). One or two organizations are implementing agriculture activities in Kayah
State except Mese Township. [8]
The agriculture sector in many developing countries is facing great challenges if it is to attain the
food security and development targets set in the World Food Summit Plan of Action. Science and
technology underpin agricultural development, yet funding for national level research and
development in many countries is inadequate. At the same time, mechanisms for the
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documentation and dissemination of the technology outputs of science are weak. As a result, the
outputs of research are often inadequately recorded, and are not communicated to farmers,
policymakers and others who need to adapt and apply them. The traditional national mechanisms
in science and technology are being supplemented, and sometimes even replaced, by regional/sub
regional networks that cut across organizational structures and political boundaries, and in fact
national efforts in this area need to be fostered and strengthened. These different mechanisms
have diverse approaches to capturing and disseminating research outputs. In fact, agricultural
knowledge and information systems are in a state of change in the way that research is funded
and that the outputs are disseminated, and the type of information that farmers require is also
changing. [2]
Although most people can see the benefits of using a more precise approach to manage crops with
additional information, the tools provided by precision farming and other information
technologies have not yet moved into mainstream agricultural management. The increased
complexity of the systems inhibits easy adoption and makes calculations as to the financial
benefits uncertain. These issues can be resolved by improving the decision making process
though better Management Information Systems, improved data interchange standards and clear
management methods.[3]
Information has received a wide range of acceptance as an essential resource of this century. It
has been described as a simulating creativity, resulting in new outcomes and processes. All
human societies depend very much on information for existence that is information is life. The
proper identification and use of information sources are prerequisites for objective decision
making. Consequently, the possession of awareness and use of appropriate information guarantee
individual and organizational functioning. The major function of information is to increase the
knowledge of the user, to reduce his level of uncertainty or reduce the varieties of choices
available to the users of information. For information to be effective, it must be accurate, timely
and relevant.
Sources of information are tools that can possibly meet the information needs of different
categories of users. They are the information carriers. There are different sources of information
but what matters are ‘what’ sources are available and relevant to the different categories of users
and what sources of information are useful for their different seeking behavior, and mainly for
utilization in order to accomplish tasks/needs. Information sources are various means by which
information is recorded for use by an individual and organization. Sources of information are:
radio, television, extension workers, cooperative societies, friends and colleagues, newspapers
and magazines, books/leaflets, phones, libraries and institutes. Also, observation of people
organizations, speeches, documents, picture and art work can also be described as information
sources.[4]
2. WHAT IS AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND WHY IT
IMPORTANT?
Agricultural information management (AIM) is concerned with all activities and resources
necessary for acquisition, storage, updating, and making agricultural information and data of all
kinds and formats—scientific research reports, growers’ testimonies, market information, details
of practical crop production technologies, machinery, weather forecasts, sources of credit,
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production, education and training and other instructional manuals, ‘grey zone’ literature—
accessible to agricultural stakeholders at all levels. AIM considers not only information resources
and technologies, but also development of the human resources needed for efficient use of these
technologies.[9]
Agriculture, in the medium term at least, is seen as key to reversing worsening poverty in many
countries in SSA. If this strategy is to succeed, the relevance, quality and accessibility of
information for all agricultural stakeholders must be assured on a wider scale than ever before.
Several resources need to be in place before information can be acted upon and lead to the
changes desired by the individuals, communities, organizations, states in Figure 1. These
resources include:
• Data Resources: availability of relevant data.
• Economic Resources: the money, the skills, and the technology in order to access
the data.
• Social Resources: the motivation, confidence and knowledge to access, assess and
apply the data, and to be able to trust the source.
• Action Resources: the ability to act on the decisions made with the information.
This may be hard resources example money, technology, raw materials or soft
resources example skills and empowerment.
Figure 1. The information chain in development
This implies a high degree of integration between AIM services and other services, together with
policy.[9]
Agriculture and notably growing paddy—is the primary source of livelihoods for the majority of
households in Kayah, and 87% of the surveyed villages. However, it is important to understand
the varying livelihood patterns in Kayah state and how land type, access to market and access to
other income sources influences these. The largest distinction in farming practices is between
highland and lowland agriculture and the extent to which households actively pursue cash crops
in addition to paddy. Within farming communities there is also a practice of farmers both selling
and buying labour from neighbours to complement family labour. Figure 2 shows the highland
and lowland agriculture practiced, by township in Kayah State.
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Figure 2. Highland and Lowland agriculture practiced, by township in Kayah State
3. METHODS AND DATA SOURCES
This paper shows the impact of this support to resource-poor and vulnerable smallholder farmers.
Outcome indicators included: increased agricultural productivity and crop diversity; indications
of improved food security as participants consumed a greater amount of and more diverse food;
wealth creation and improved resilience to external shocks through increased savings and
building assets, as well as improved feelings of self-confidence and friendship.
The data collection incorporated visual inspections (fields, animal facilities, machinery etc.),
interviews with the farmer and his labourer and a thorough analysis of the farm’s financial data,
including balance sheets and profit and loss statements, the operating plan including spraying and
fertilizing dates and crop rotation scenarios. We consequently aggregated the gathered
information in a farm fact book comprising all relevant data concerning the external and internal
conditions of the selected farm. Moreover, the collected data provided the basis for the
development of an individual (specific/concrete) IS, which describes all relevant factors of the
system like input and output prices, resources, production processes and activities, services and
administration.
There are various types of information on agriculture related activities. These could include
information on crop production and protection, livestock production, agro-forestry, pest and
diseases control, fertilizer availability and application, agricultural credit facilities, market prices,
improved seeds varieties, rainfall gauge and so on. [5]
3.1. TECHNICAL/SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION
This type of information is obtained from researches and development work conducted in
universities, agricultural research institutes, agricultural colleges and private agricultural research
organizations.
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3.2. COMMERCIAL INFORMATION
Information under this category gives enlightenment on the marketing of agricultural produce in
order to maximize profits.
3.3. SOCIO/CULTURAL INFORMATION
This involves information on traditional agricultural practices, local cultures, norms/values and
background information and training done in different communities as well as on the availability
of labour etc.
3.4. LEGAL INFORMATION
This type of information educates all stakeholders in agriculture on legislated laws on production
and distribution of agricultural produce.
3.5. GENERAL INFORMATION
These are information of general interest to farmers for example handling of flood, fire and other
disasters.
Figure 3. Types of Information System
The types of information systems shown in Figure 3.The
(support of business operations) and management support systems (support of managerial
decision making). [11]
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NFORMATION
ion under this category gives enlightenment on the marketing of agricultural produce in
NFORMATION
This involves information on traditional agricultural practices, local cultures, norms/values and
information and training done in different communities as well as on the availability
This type of information educates all stakeholders in agriculture on legislated laws on production
l produce.
These are information of general interest to farmers for example handling of flood, fire and other
Figure 3. Types of Information System
The types of information systems shown in Figure 3.They are operations support systems
(support of business operations) and management support systems (support of managerial
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ion under this category gives enlightenment on the marketing of agricultural produce in
This involves information on traditional agricultural practices, local cultures, norms/values and
information and training done in different communities as well as on the availability
This type of information educates all stakeholders in agriculture on legislated laws on production
These are information of general interest to farmers for example handling of flood, fire and other
y are operations support systems
(support of business operations) and management support systems (support of managerial
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Figure 4. Primary crops grown in surveyed villages
In Figure 4 shows the primary crops grown in surveyed vill
forest land, communities in the mountainous areas of Kayah practice upland or shifting
agriculture (Taung Yar). As illustrated in Figure 3, only 6% of surveyed villages indicated that
they farm only in the lowlands, wh
villages) indicated either only highland (47%) or a mix of highland and lowland (43%) farming.
According to the Department of Agriculture, upland farming is the most common method of
farming in Kayah state.[1]
This ‘traditional’ rain-based farming relies on seasonally cutting and burning selected areas of
forest for cultivation. After a set period of years, the land under cultivation is allowed to go
fallow and then another area of forest is cut, burned
in all of the townships. The most common crops are paddy (in all townships) and sesame (in
Hpasaung, Bawlakhe and Mese), and in some regions, maize, groundnut, pigeon pea, sorgum,
chillis and cardamom (in Mese,
be used for other crops such as fruit trees and tea, but these have only been piloted in a few
areas—notably in Hpruso and Shadaw. [1]
4. METHODS AND DATA S
A management information system (MIS) is one of the most important tools in any organization
for effective performance management and decision
complete, accessible, and understandable information in a timely manner to the system’s users. It
is an organized means of collecting, processing, storing, and communicating information relating
to a bank’s critical activities for strategic planning, performance management, organization
oversight, and decision-making. Relevant data sourced both from
organization form the basis of a sound MIS for generation of output in a form suitable for
decision-making. The data is processed, integrated, and stored in a centralized database, where it
is constantly updated and made available to all
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Figure 4. Primary crops grown in surveyed villages
In Figure 4 shows the primary crops grown in surveyed villages. With large areas of uninhabited
forest land, communities in the mountainous areas of Kayah practice upland or shifting
agriculture (Taung Yar). As illustrated in Figure 3, only 6% of surveyed villages indicated that
they farm only in the lowlands, while the remaining communities (90%39 of the surveyed
villages) indicated either only highland (47%) or a mix of highland and lowland (43%) farming.
According to the Department of Agriculture, upland farming is the most common method of
based farming relies on seasonally cutting and burning selected areas of
forest for cultivation. After a set period of years, the land under cultivation is allowed to go
fallow and then another area of forest is cut, burned and cultivated. Shifting agriculture is found
in all of the townships. The most common crops are paddy (in all townships) and sesame (in
Hpasaung, Bawlakhe and Mese), and in some regions, maize, groundnut, pigeon pea, sorgum,
Hpasaung) are also grown. Highland agricultural lands can also
be used for other crops such as fruit trees and tea, but these have only been piloted in a few
notably in Hpruso and Shadaw. [1]
SOURCES
stem (MIS) is one of the most important tools in any organization
for effective performance management and decision-making. An MIS aims to provide reliable,
complete, accessible, and understandable information in a timely manner to the system’s users. It
s an organized means of collecting, processing, storing, and communicating information relating
to a bank’s critical activities for strategic planning, performance management, organization
making. Relevant data sourced both from inside and outside an
form the basis of a sound MIS for generation of output in a form suitable for
making. The data is processed, integrated, and stored in a centralized database, where it
is constantly updated and made available to all those who have the authority to access it, in a
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ages. With large areas of uninhabited
forest land, communities in the mountainous areas of Kayah practice upland or shifting
agriculture (Taung Yar). As illustrated in Figure 3, only 6% of surveyed villages indicated that
ile the remaining communities (90%39 of the surveyed
villages) indicated either only highland (47%) or a mix of highland and lowland (43%) farming.
According to the Department of Agriculture, upland farming is the most common method of
based farming relies on seasonally cutting and burning selected areas of
forest for cultivation. After a set period of years, the land under cultivation is allowed to go
and cultivated. Shifting agriculture is found
in all of the townships. The most common crops are paddy (in all townships) and sesame (in
Hpasaung, Bawlakhe and Mese), and in some regions, maize, groundnut, pigeon pea, sorgum,
Hpasaung) are also grown. Highland agricultural lands can also
be used for other crops such as fruit trees and tea, but these have only been piloted in a few
stem (MIS) is one of the most important tools in any organization
making. An MIS aims to provide reliable,
complete, accessible, and understandable information in a timely manner to the system’s users. It
s an organized means of collecting, processing, storing, and communicating information relating
to a bank’s critical activities for strategic planning, performance management, organization
ide and outside an
form the basis of a sound MIS for generation of output in a form suitable for
making. The data is processed, integrated, and stored in a centralized database, where it
those who have the authority to access it, in a
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form that suits their purpose. Accordingly, MIS can be defined as the process of collecting,
processing, storing, and transmitting relevant information to support the operations in any
organization through meaningful management reports. [3]
MIS differ from regular information systems because the primary objectives of these systems are
to analyze other systems dealing with the operational activities in the organization. In this way,
MIS is a subset of the overall planning and control activities covering the application of humans,
technologies, and procedures of the organization. Within the field of scientific management, MIS
is most often tailored to the automation or support of human decision making O’Brien, 1999).
Figure 5 shows the conceptually decomposing of the different management systems in an
organization.[7]
Figure 5. Concept of Management Information System
4.1.MARKET INFORMATION AND FARMERS
Farmers often have limited outlets for their produce and are often bound by traditional trading
relationships therefore opportunities for farmers to take advantage of spatial arbitrage possibilities
are restricted. Such opportunities are further hindered by the small quantities produced by most.
While there may be few spatial arbitrage opportunities for small farmers, it cannot be concluded
that market information is of little value to them. The practical benefits to farmers are often much
greater than the theoretical arbitrage possibilities for traders. At the simplest level, the availability
of market information can enable farmers to check on the prices they receive, vis-à-vis the
prevailing market prices. If farmers receive prices lower than those broadcast they may conclude
that they should seek out other traders in future, negotiate more forcefully or try to improve the
quality and presentation of their produce. Information on market conditions may also change
farmers’ marketing strategies. While, individually, farmers may be unable to take advantage of
spatial arbitrage possibilities, collectively they may be able to organize transport to more distant
and profitable markets. [10]
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4.2. MARKET INFORMATION AND STORAGE
Storage plays a central role in expanding the availability of different foods to consumers over a
longer period. Storage costs, such as labour for maintenance, chemicals, depreciation of storage
facilities and costs of invested capital can be considerable. However, price changes over time
depend not so much on storage costs as on how much of a product is stored for subsequent release
onto the market and on seasonal production levels. The question “when to produce” is thereby
limited to a fixed period. However, this makes the question “when to sell” more important.
Availability of information about seasonal price movements should, in time, facilitate
decisions about when to sell the crop and also mean that urban consumers will not be faced with
alternating gluts and shortages. [10]
5. CONCLUSIONS
This research is supported farmers for improve productivity by using the management
information system in Kayah state. A management information system (MIS) is one of the most
important tools in farmers for effective performance management and decision-making to
improve productivity. An MIS aims to provide reliable, complete, accessible, and understandable
information in a timely manner to the system’s users. Information on market conditions may also
change farmers’ marketing strategies. The future plan attempted to address the balance of
technological opportunities combined with environmental and socioeconomic needs with the key
role of information management.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I would like to thank all of my colleagues and relatives for their support and encouragement
during my research work. A big thanks you to my husband OoTunShwe and daughter
SanThitSarNyi for their help and support.
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AUTHOR
I received the B.C.Sc and B.C.Sc (Hons:) degree from Government Computer College,
Lashio, Northern Shan State, Myanmar in 2003, the Master of Computer Science
(M.C.Sc) degree from University of Computer Studies, Mandalay, Myanmar in 2006
and the Ph.D(IT) degree from University of Computer Studies, Yangon, Myanmar in
2014 January. My research interests mainly include face aging modelling, face
recognition, perception of human faces and information technology (IT).
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dsøe, P., Fountas, S., Pesonen, Pedersen, S., Basso, B., Nash, E. Integration of Farm
Management Information Systems to support real-time management decisions and compliance of
management standards. Center for research & technology, Thessaly, Greece. 2009. Available
http://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/overview-march-2016-3w-kayah-state
Nathaniels, Nick., Lamboll, Richard.I, Conroy, Martin A.C. and Youdeowei, Anthony,
y of Agriculture Marketing Information Systems Models and Their
Implications”, AIMA Journal of Management & Research, Volume 9 Issue 2/4, May 2015.
Laudon & Laudon, “Foundation of Information System, 2014.
I received the B.C.Sc and B.C.Sc (Hons:) degree from Government Computer College,
Lashio, Northern Shan State, Myanmar in 2003, the Master of Computer Science
(M.C.Sc) degree from University of Computer Studies, Mandalay, Myanmar in 2006
Ph.D(IT) degree from University of Computer Studies, Yangon, Myanmar in
2014 January. My research interests mainly include face aging modelling, face
recognition, perception of human faces and information technology (IT).
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dsøe, P., Fountas, S., Pesonen, Pedersen, S., Basso, B., Nash, E. Integration of Farm
time management decisions and compliance of
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Nathaniels, Nick., Lamboll, Richard.I, Conroy, Martin A.C. and Youdeowei, Anthony,
y of Agriculture Marketing Information Systems Models and Their
Implications”, AIMA Journal of Management & Research, Volume 9 Issue 2/4, May 2015.