Connected Agriculture: The role of mobile in driving efficiency and sustainability in the food and agriculture value chain

2011
Page count
40
pages
Description

This report explores how mobile telecommunications can connect farmers to markets, finance and education, and increase productivity while helping to manage subsequent impacts such as increased water use and greenhouse gas emissions. It provides 12 case examples that deliver broad socio-economic and environmental benefits within four key categories: improving access to financial services; providing agricultural information; improving data chain and supply chain efficiency; and enhancing access to markets.

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Language of publication
English
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Region
Global