Information Technology should be used for maintaining an updated and enriched
database of region specific agricultural information and timely dissemination of the information
pertaining to soil enrichment, seed selection, actions relating to arrival of monsoon etc. to the
farmers. In addition, information regarding agricultural products, demand-supply status in
respect of different products and the current price should be made available on-line to the
farmers for taking timely decisions on crop product diversification strategies and positioning of
the same in right market to get optimum revenue. The educational and professional institutions
should take for guiding the latest information using IT as a tool and make it available to the
farmers. The need of the day is to harness the vast potential of agriculture in Indian economy.
The role of Information Technology to develop agriculture and quality of life in rural area is well
established. IT can help an average Indian farmer to get relevant information regarding agroinputs,
crop production technologies, agro processing, market support, agro-finance and
management of farm agri-business. The agricultural extension mechanism is becoming
dependent on IT to provide appropriate and location specific technologies for the farmers to
furnish timely and proficient advice to the farmers IT can be a best mean not only to develop
agricultural extension but also to expand agriculture research and education system