E-Agriculture: Concepts and Applications

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E-Agriculture is a potential area encompassing the agri-value chain through application of internet and related technologies. It is basically a tool that promotes the integration of technology with knowledge in order to improve communication and learning processes among various stakeholders in the agri-supply chain. The application of e-Agriculture deals with all agriculture and infrastructure-related projects in which ICT has the potential to enrich and empower communities.The purpose of this book is to familiarize readers with the concepts and opportunities of e-Agriculture. It will provide an understanding of what e-Agriculture is, its role in the agri-value chain and the driving factors for adopting this tool. The book would also explore the applications of e-Agriculture through relevant cases and experiences of countries like India, the Philippines etc. Critical appraisals of a few important ICT projects in India viz., e-Choupal of ITC, Gyandoot Project of Madhya Pradesh etc., are additional attractions to this book. The major trends in e-learning in agriculture and its challenges in national as well as international contexts are also discussed at length.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Rahul Gupta

Rahul Gupta holds a graduate degree in technology from IIT, Kharagpur, a post graduate diploma in management from IIM, Ahmedabad and a master's degree in science from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, USA. He is currently heading books division of Icfai Business School Research Centre, Kolkata. He also teaches marketing in Icfai Business School, Kolkata. Prior to entering academics, he has served in industry, the General Electric Company of India and BOC India Ltd., in various capacities in sales, marketing and application (food processing)/product (food freezing and refrigerated transportation equipment) development for about 23 years. His area of specialization is marketing.

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Title
E-Agriculture: Concepts and Applications
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Edition
1st ed.
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ISBN
9788131415962
Length
216p.
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