APPLICATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY IN AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND MINING
The implementation of information
and communication technology (ICT) in agriculture sector enhances the productivity,
improves the living standards of farmers and overcomes the challenges and risk
factors.
a) ICT is widely
used in increasing food productivity and farm management.
b) It helps to
optimize the use of water, seeds and fertilizers etc.
c) Sophisticated
technologies that include robots, temperature and moisture sensors, aerial
images, and GPS technology can be used.
d) Geographic information systems
are extensively used in farming to decide the suitable place for the species to
be planted.
a) Satellite vessel
monitoring system helps to identify fishing zones.
b) Use of barcodes helps to identify
time and date of catch, species name, quality of fish.
a) ICT in mining
improves operational efficiency, remote monitoring and disaster locating
system.
b) Information and
communication technology provides audio-visual warning to the trapped
underground miners.
c) It helps to connect remote sites.
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