e-Agriculture India 2007 will explore the opportunities of how ICTs can be used to improve the lives of the rural communities. Timely information on weather, disasters, improved agricultural practices, commodity prices and market information would greatly benefit farmers directly to minimize the risks and provide opportunities for enhanced incomes while cutting out high debt servicing costs, and taking informed decisions. The impact is felt directly with improved incomes and savings, access to services and valuable connections with stakeholders. The Universities, policy makers, development specialists and NGOs working for the farmers’ interests would explore the current developments and scalability of experiments.
Green revolution’s success rested upon India's political leadership, bureaucrats, scientists and above all the farmers. No revolution is permanent, India now looks to unleash another revolution. We are on the cross roads of second green revolution. Conducive policies, delivery systems, capacitybuilding, infrastructure, strong inter-linkages, etc. have to exist. Today we have technology to codify Indian farmers' traditional wisdom, compile 'best scientific practices', disseminate them widely and take well-informed decisions. Right information and its timely communication is sought to put Indian agriculture on high growth trajectory. In the wake of this all the role of ICTs in agriculture becomes paramount.
Who should attend
All those who realize the importance of, and are making active contribution towards leveraging the field of agriculture through ICTs and those concerned with the overall development of the rural economy are welcome to attend:
- Key government officials and Experts
- CEOs/Management cadre from agri industry
- Development foundations and NGOs working in the sector
- Banking & financial institutions and commodity exchanges
- Agri marketing, retail sector and State Marketing boards
- Agri extension projects/models and Extension departments of various states
- Central and state agriculture research and education institutions
- Researchers, scholars and agri- entrepreneurs
Why attend
With structural changes happening in agriculture, the focus is shifting from production to technological interventions, management of inputs, information, human resource, and marketing. It is a unique initiative designed to engage participants to make use of ICTs in their work areas, and to enrich knowledge by sharing and learning from each other’s experiences.
