Article: Information and communication technologies in agriculture: a systematic literature review Journal: International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management (IJICBM) 2024 Vol.31 No.3 pp.370 - 388 Abstract: The digital revolution minimised the gap between agricultural operations and information and communication technology (ICT) in the previous decade. ICT is being used for information sharing, speeding up transactions, and improve farmer knowledge. Rational adoption of ICT in agriculture is the sense of research review. In this context, we propose a systematic literature review (SLR) that aims to synthesise all relevant research on ICT in agriculture. An electronic search was performed on selected databases, and 39 primary studies were retrieved after applying selection criteria. This review establishes a foundation for investigating the adoption of ICT by farmers for technological advancement and sustainability in agriculture. The analysis of primary studies reveals that mobile phones are frequently used to communicate agricultural information. Furthermore, it highlights that ICT adoption is obstructed by poor technological infrastructure, inadequate policies, and a lack of awareness among farmers. The findings also indicate the lack of an appropriate conceptual framework for driving ICT advancements. Inderscience Publishers - linking academia, business and industry through research

Title: Information and communication technologies in agriculture: a systematic literature review

Authors: Nabila Kayum; Pradeep Mamgain

Addresses: Department of Business Management (DoBM), School of Management, Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal Central University, Srinagar, Chauras Campus, Uttarakhand 249161, India ' Department of Business Management (DoBM), School of Management, Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal Central University, Srinagar, Chauras Campus, Uttarakhand 249161, India

Abstract: The digital revolution minimised the gap between agricultural operations and information and communication technology (ICT) in the previous decade. ICT is being used for information sharing, speeding up transactions, and improve farmer knowledge. Rational adoption of ICT in agriculture is the sense of research review. In this context, we propose a systematic literature review (SLR) that aims to synthesise all relevant research on ICT in agriculture. An electronic search was performed on selected databases, and 39 primary studies were retrieved after applying selection criteria. This review establishes a foundation for investigating the adoption of ICT by farmers for technological advancement and sustainability in agriculture. The analysis of primary studies reveals that mobile phones are frequently used to communicate agricultural information. Furthermore, it highlights that ICT adoption is obstructed by poor technological infrastructure, inadequate policies, and a lack of awareness among farmers. The findings also indicate the lack of an appropriate conceptual framework for driving ICT advancements.

Keywords: agriculture; agricultural operations; agriculture in developing nations; evolution of ICT in agriculture; information and communication technology; ICT; systematic literature review; SLR.

DOI: 10.1504/IJICBM.2024.137283

International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management, 2024 Vol.31 No.3, pp.370 - 388

Received: 15 Feb 2022
Accepted: 23 Oct 2022
Published online: 11 Mar 2024 *

Full-text access for editors Full-text access for subscribers Purchase this article Comment on this article

Title: Information and communication technologies in agriculture: a systematic literature review

Keep up-to-date