Information Services to the Farmers in Current Scenario through modern ICT Tools

In today’s scenario famers need to be update for getting good quality production as well as better yield of the product. E-agriculture is the way that helps farmers to achieve the same. E-agriculture is formed with information and communication technology in agriculture (ICT in agriculture) to provide farmers better and timely agricultural information services. The main purpose of ICT is to disseminate information from one point to other point. E-agriculture (ICT) involves modern technologies like use of smart phones and computers for using mobile Apps, websites and many things available for agricultural development. It’s primary focus on agriculture is conceptualization, design, development, evaluation and application of innovative ways to use information and communication technologies (ICTs) in the rural domain.ICT or e-agriculture interventions are very useful around the world to help agriculturists to improve their livelihoods through increased agricultural productivity and income with minimum risk. Role of ICT in agriculture is to provide agricultural extension & advisory services, Enhances market access, capacity building and empowerment, awareness about regularity and policies, disaster management etc. There are many services like mkisan portal, e-choupal, kisan call centre, ekrishi, gramingyankendra etc. available to the farmers providing enhanced agricultural information and services to them