Smartphone Apps for Agri-Information Dissemination during Covid19 Lockdown
Subrat Kumar Mahapatra*
College of Agriculture, Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar, Odisha (751 003), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Agri-information, COVID, Covid19 Lockdown, Smartphone apps
Abstract
The use of mobile technologies as a tool of intervention in agriculture is becoming increasingly popular. Smartphone penetration enhances the multi-dimensional positive impact on sustainable poverty reduction and identifies accessibility as the main challenge in harnessing the full potential in agricultural space. Different elements affected the agriculture development; however, the most essential bottlenecks are lack of instant information and drudgery involved in farming practices. To conquer these issues, agriculture should be made more alluring and done smartly. Corona virus (COVID 19) Lockdown harms Agriculture Sector in India, as farmers are unable to get the latest information regarding various agricultural issues, market Status & other relevant information related to the agriculture & allied sector, smartphone apps act an important tool for agricultural information dissemination during this period. There are varieties of mobile applications, utilized over the globe for different segments, including farming, but in our country, the usage is still is limited. In India, there are enormous opportunities for utilizing smartphones as a part of agribusiness improvement. Its utilization is vital for quick growth and easy access to information to Indian agriculturists, farmers, and growers.
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