Focus points 1.What major ICT changes and transformations are coming 2. What opportunities will these give to agriculture 3. What issues do we need to take care of to get there ICT Supported applications which could feasibly achieve development impact through take-up into national systems which have long term potential but lack an immediate development pathway and or infrastructure

1. What major ICT changes and transformations are coming 2. What opportunities will these give to agriculture 3. What issues do we need to take care of to get there Ehud Gelb ICTs transforming agricultural science, research & technology generation Science Forum Workshop Theme 3

Precision Agriculture 1991 Perspective

Precision Agriculture 2009 Reality What opportunities will these give to agriculture

ICT - by challenges Human capital development Improved food production competence Monitoring – inputs, processes, efficiencies Providing management tools for optimizing resources Integration within and between all chains and stakeholders Balancing food supply, demand, planning; food regulations, monitoring and enforcement Cyber security Bridging Rural - Urban divides, rural inclusion

What issues do we need to take care of to get there ICT supported applications: development pathway priorities Infrastructure Transparency Connectivity Bottom up involvement ICT Competence Literacy alternatives

Rural stakeholders

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