Title: A model for ICT based services for agriculture extension in Pakistan

Authors: Siraj, Mahrukh

Place: Rawalpindi

Publisher: CABI South Asia

Year: [2011]

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Subject: Rural Innovation Systems

Keywords: agricultural extension, information technology, communication technology, advisory services, asia

Abstract: Informed by a research study in Punjab, a model for the use of ICTs in agricultural extension services in Pakistan is proposed which is compatible with the current telecom infrastructure within Pakistan. It uses mobile phones as the user interface for field use by farmers and extension workers.

URL: http://www.dfid.gov.uk/r4d/PDF/Outputs/Misc_Infocomm/60818-extensionmodel-Pakistan.pdf

Document type: E-article