Role of information technology in Indian agriculture

Abstract

Agriculture is the one of the most important sector in India and also it is a pillar of Indian economy. Now it demands second green revolution and it is possible only through the transfer of technologies from lab to land. The generation and application of agricultural knowledge is progressively important, particularly for small and marginal farmers, who require relevant information in order to improve, sustain, and diversify their farm enterprises. Information technology support new methods and ideas for precision and healthy agriculture like computerized farm, weather forecasting, use of pesticides, fertilizers, and kind of crops. In this paper we will try to find how information technology is useful for decision making, improve planning and better produce of agro products and study the key elements and basic issues of information technology in farm practice. © Research India Publications.