Mobile Technology Limitations

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What is a significant limitation to the use of technology in rural areas?

Lack of infrastructure

Lack of individual capacity

High cost of services

All of the above (correct)

What is a potential solution to address the issue of limited individual capacity in using ICT?

Using artificial intelligence

Increasing internet coverage

Developing more complex ICT systems

Using intermediaries (correct)

What is a key consideration for developing content for ICT in agriculture?

Making content more complex

Using artificial intelligence

Increasing internet coverage

Developing content in local languages (correct)

What is a challenge faced by mobile network operators in developing countries?

Expanding coverage to remote areas Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for ICT services to be effective in agriculture?

Including capacity development from the beginning Signup and view all the answers

What should be the characteristics of information provided through ICT in agriculture?

Up-to-date, relevant, and supplied in a timely manner Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to develop content in local languages for ICT in agriculture?

To cater to the needs of end-users Signup and view all the answers

What is a major challenge faced by smallholder farmers in developing countries?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

How can ICT improve agriculture?

By improving information flow and connectivity Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of e-agriculture in improving agriculture?

Improving productivity and profitability Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of using ICT in agriculture?

Improved access to information and services Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in sustaining an effective agricultural extension service?

Dissemination of information about agricultural activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of ICT in improving agricultural productivity?

Providing relevant and timely information Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of ICT in improving agricultural profitability?

Efficient management and utilization of resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge of ICT in developing countries?

Illiteracy of farming communities Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern and emerging subject globally?

Automation in Agriculture Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a challenge in the application of ICT in agriculture in developing countries?

Market demand Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of automation in agriculture?

To fulfill the food and employment requirements of the increasing population Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following ICT applications is used in agriculture?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of mobile texting in agricultural extension?

It is not regularly programmed and is formally linked with Ethio-Telecom service Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary application of E-Agriculture?

Data collection and dissemination Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the introduction of new automated methods in agriculture?

To fulfill the food and employment requirements of the increasing population Signup and view all the answers

According to Ethio-Telecom (2021), what is the total number of subscribers in mobile pre-paid and post-paid systems?

56.2 million Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

ICT in Agriculture

Technology is a frustration when demands exceed its ability to deliver services, and rural areas in developed countries often lack internet and/or cellular coverage.
The growth of mobile network coverage in developing countries is rapid, but there is concern that operators will not expand coverage to remote, low-population areas.
Capacity is a major issue, as older people and women in some communities may not have the skills to use ICT effectively.
Intermediaries and capacity development can help address this issue.

Content and Information

Content is often not available in forms usable with modern ICT, and an "ecosystem" of relevant information and data is needed.
Information should be developed according to the needs of end-users (e.g. farmers), provided in local languages, in simple, interactive form, and up-to-date.
According to Ethio-telecom (2021), the total number of mobile subscribers in Ethiopia reached 56.2 million.

ICT Applications and Automation in Agriculture

ICT applications and tools are used for data collection and dissemination, and examples include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, Electronic-Agriculture (E-Agriculture), remote sensing, and Global Positioning System (GPS).
Automation in agriculture is an emerging subject, and new methods have satisfied food requirements and provided employment opportunities.

Challenges and Solutions of ICT in Agriculture

ICT improves agricultural growth, but there are challenges and opportunities in its application in developing countries.
Challenges can be grouped into three categories: technology, capacity, and content.
ICT can provide a solution to overcome challenges in agriculture, including poor access to markets and financial services, low levels of human and physical capital, and poor access to education and weak information flows.

Roles of ICT in Agriculture

ICT can improve business and networking between farmers, buyers, and extension agents, and facilitate access to reliable markets.
ICT can provide financial services, including mobile money, and facilitate electronic-agriculture, improving productivity and profitability.
ICT can improve information flow and connect people within rural areas, enabling farmers to make informed decisions on land use, crop production, and input purchasing.
Effective knowledge management enables appropriate knowledge and information to reach smallholder farmers and other practitioners at the right time and in the right way.

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This quiz assesses your understanding of the limitations of mobile technology, including lack of internet or cellular coverage in rural areas and high costs of services, despite rapid growth in developing countries.