Navigating The Digital Landscape: Challenges And Opportunities In Adopting And Utilizing Inform ation Technology In Agriculture

Abstract

Using 300 farmers' testimonies as a guide, this research paper explores the complex web of IT use in agriculture in the verdant Ahmednagar area of Maharashtra, India. This study aims to uncover the opportunities and obstacles of integrating IT tools and systems into this region's agricultural milieu through a rigorous survey-based methodology.

With the use of IT, revolutionary transformation may be possible. Nevertheless, local farmers' first-hand accounts show that there are substantial obstacles despite the promise. Various obstacles, such as a lack of funding and outdated infrastructure, are highlighted by the poll as preventing IT solutions from being widely adopted. Furthermore, there is an immediate requirement for individualised treatments to bridge the digital divide due to worries about access and digital literacy.

The study presented here reveals the full potential of information technology to improve agricultural sustainability, market access, and productivity. Information technology has a tangible revolutionary influence, providing a pathway towards resilience and prosperity for farmers in Ahmednagar. From smartphone applications that enable real-time information distribution to sensor-based solutions that optimise resource management, the possibilities are endless.

This research seeks to contribute to the development of evidence-based policies and interventions that are specific to the needs of local farmers in Ahmednagar by placing the findings in the context of the specific socio-economic and agro-ecological conditions of the city. By working together, lawmakers, agricultural extension services, and technology providers can overcome the obstacles to IT adoption. This paper provides the way for a future where digital empowerment drives inclusive growth and rural development. Drawing on the experiences and perspectives of three hundred farmers, this study sheds light on how we may build a better, more egalitarian, and more sustainable agricultural future.