Since the Green Revolution, Indian agriculture has been progressing steadily in terms of productivity and growth despite various challenges before it. Modern farming practices and inclusive technologies have been implemented in many parts of rural India to foster rural growth. Wireless communication networks and GIS-based agro-software technology are reaching rural India giving them access to vital and updated information on weather, farming technologies, latest know-how, commodity prices, market trends, international trade, etc.
Despite the usage of advanced ICT tools in many parts of rural India, there are several villages where advanced farming technologies, and interactive communications networks haven't reached yet. Access to these technologies will help secure livelihood of many farmers and consequently build a stronger nation and economy.
Building upon the achievements of previous editions of eAgriculture2007 and 2008, and to take the momentum ahead, eAgricultureINDIA 2009 calls for deliberations on the unsolved issues. The event will explore ways through which current agricultural practices can be made more efficient with the help of ICT tools.
The event is conceived as an opportunity to share knowledge and experiences, debate and discuss a way forward to make best use of ICT for an integrated development of agriculture and rural sector. It aims at prime participation of key policy makers, corporate stakeholders, researchers, civil society organisations, ICT professionals, etc. working in the domain of agriculture and allied fields.
eAgriculture 2009 is designed to:
initiate inter-sectoral linkages
facilitate progressive decision-making, information sharing and performance improvement.
bring policy makers, development professionals, researchers, academicians, community stakeholders, corporate on a discussion dais.
aid the process of identification and integration of diverse ICT tools that are employed in present day agricultural practices.
Key Themes
eAgriculture Policy:perspective to practice
Role of ICT in Education, Research and Extension
Capacity Building, Peer to Peer Information Sharing and Knowledge Management
eAgri-marketing: backward & forward linkages
Insurance, Financial inclusion and Risk Mitigation Strategies Using ICTs
Optimum Resource Utilisation towards Sustainable Growth
Practical Software, Hardware and Power Solutions for Rural Communities
Food Security and ICTs
Who will attend
Policy Planners and Decision-makers
Key Government Officials and Experts
Environmentalists
Members of SHGs & Rural Community Organisations
Community Stakeholders
CEOs/Management Cadre from Agri-Industry
Development Professionals from NGOs Working on Agricultural and Rural Development
Personnel from Banking & Financial Institutions and Commodity Exchange Boards
Personnel from Central and State Agriculture Research and Education Institutions
