CHAP 1 Flashcards by Aubrey Grace Ann Nonog

has always been a cornerstone of human civilization, providing food, raw materials, and
livelihoods to billions of people. As global challenges such as climate change, population growth, and
resource scarcity intensify, the agricultural sector must adapt to meet these demands sustainably. This
adaptation is increasingly driven by the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT),
which is transforming traditional farming into a more data-driven, precise, and connected industry.

ICT

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involves the use of tools such as mobile applications, data analytics, IoT devices, and AI
to address critical issues like low productivity, resource inefficiency, and limited market access.

ICT in agricultur

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is the infrastructure and
components that enable modern computing.

ICT, or information and communications technology

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universal definition of ___ , all devices,
networking components, applications and systems that combined allow people and organizations (i.e.,
businesses, nonprofit agencies, governments and criminal enterprises) to interact in the digital world.

ICT

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is technology that is used to handle communications
processes such as telecommunications, broadcast media, intelligent building management systems,
audiovisual processing and transmission systems, and network-based control and monitoring
functions

ICT

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encompasses tools and technologies such as computers, mobile devices, software applications, the
internet, and data management systems that facilitate the collection, storage, analysis, and sharing of
information.

ICT

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encompasses both the internet-enabled sphere as well as the mobile one powered by wireless
networks. It also includes antiquated technologies, such as landline telephones, radio and television
broadcast – all of which are still widely used today alongside cutting-edge ICT pieces such as artificial
intelligence and robotics.

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is generally used
to represent a broader, more comprehensive list of all components related to computer and digital
technologies than IT.

ICT

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Components of ICT

Cloud computing
Hardware
Sortware
Digital data
Digital transaction
Communication technology
Internet access

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The term is generally used to describe data center available to many user-over the Internet. Large clouds, predominant today, often have functions distributed over multiple locations from central servers.

Cloud computing

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___is a set of instructions, data or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks. This is a generic term used to refer to applications. scripts and programs that run on a device.

Software

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In the context of technology, refers to the physical elements that make up a computer or electronic system and everything else involved that is physically tangible. This includes the monitor, hard drive, memory and the CPU.

Hardware

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defined as online or automated transactions that take place between people and organizations without the use of paper.

Digital transaction

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also known as information technology, refers to all equipment and programs that are used to process and communicate information.

Communication technology

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represents other forms of data using specific machine language systems that can be interpreted by various technologies.

Digital data

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the process of connecting to the internet using personal computers, laptops or mobile devices by users or enterprises. Internet access is subject to data signalling rates.

Internet access

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What are the advantages of ict?

Communication-speed/time
Globalization
Cost effectiveness
Greater availability
5.Education
Bridging tje cultural gap
Creation 0f new jobs
8.complex structure

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money can be saved because it’s much quicker to move
information around. With the help of ICT it has become quicker and more efficient.

Communication - speed/time

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Video conferencing saves money on flights and accommodation. ICT has not only
brought the countries and people closer together, but it has allowed the world’s economy to
become a single interdependent system to contact either a business or family member.

Globalization

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It feels free to send an email (although it isn’t); it’s without doubt cheaper
than phone calls. ICT has also helped to automate business practices, thus restructuring
businesses to make them exceptionally cost effective.

Cost effectiveness

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ICT has made it possible for businesses to be automated giving client’s access
to a website or voicemail 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Greater availability

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Greater access to technology has helped to bridge the cultural gap by
helping people from different cultures to communicate with one another, and allow for the
exchange of views and ideas, thus increasing awareness and reducing prejudice.

Bridging the culture gap

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Probably, the best advantage of ICT has been the creation of new and
interesting jobs.

Creation of new jobs

Computer’s along with their programs and the Internet have created educational
opportunities not available to previous generations.

Education

Through ICT, images can easily be used in teaching and improving the retentive memory of student

Education

through ICT, teachers can easily explain complex structure, instruction and ensure students comprehension.

Complex structure

What are the disadvantages of ICT

1. Education 2.Lack of job security 3. privacy 4. overriding cultures 5. reliance on technology 6. reliability of information 7. lack of experience 8. expansive 9. comp. virues 10. setting

Computer’s along with their programs and the Internet have created educational opportunities not available to previous generations.

Education

Experts in a wide variety of fields believe that ICT has made job security a big issue, since technology keeps on changing nearly every day. This means that individuals need to be constantly studying or at least keeping up with changes in their profession, if they want to feel secure in their jobs to be secure.

Lack of job security

While ICT may have made the world a global village, it has also contributed to one culture consuming another weaker one. For example, it is now argued that teenagers in the US influence how most young teenagers all over the world now act, dress, and behave

Overriding cultures

Though information technology may have made communication quicker, easier, and more convenient, it has also brought along privacy issues. From cell phone signal interceptions to e-mail hacking, people are now worried about their once private information becoming public knowledge.

. Privacy

Professor Ian Robertson, a neuropsychology expert based at Trinity College Dublin who carried out the study, said: “People have more to remember these days, and they are relying on technology for their memory but the less you use of your memory, the poorer it becomes. people don’t bother learning to spell because they use spell-checker, or need a calculator do perform minor addition or subtraction.

Reliance on technology

Anyone with access to a computer and an internet connection internet can start a blog or post something up on a website, so just because something’s on the web doesn't mean it’s reliable.

Reliability of information

. setting up the device can be very troublesome.

Setting

Implementing ICT infrastructure, such as internet connectivity, hardware, and software, can be expensive. Especially in rural areas where agriculture is prevalent, setting up the necessary infrastructure may require significant investment.

Expansive

. hard for teachers to use with a lack of experience using ICT tools.

Lack of experience

Examples of ICT Applications:

1. Mobile apps for market price information 2. GPS- enabled precision farming 3. AI- driven tools for pest and disease identification

What are the advatages of ict in agri?

1. Productivity is boosred by technology 2. Farmer’s workload are reduced by tech. 3. Tech. increased the trading and bussiness 4. Watwr supply became easy by the use of modern tech.

Agriculture is enjoying a technological boost. Farmers are able to perform tasks quicker and easier than ever before. Thanks to the latest technology, there are many sophisticated technology instruments and tools that can help farmers boost their farming production. Farming equipment, such as tractors, automated in-row weeders, robotic lettuce harvesters, carrot harvesters and separators, and other technology devices are used to increase production.

Productivity Is Boosted By Technology

The primary purpose of modern technology is to reduce the labor effort of people in order for them to be more efficient in their activities. The use of modern technologies greatly reduces the efforts farmers put into farming. Modern technology is able to perform many of the tasks that used to require a lot of effort and a large number of farmers but now can be done by using the latest technology with less effort and with fewer farmers.

Farmer's workload are reduced by tech.

Modern technology gives them the ability to easily transport their corps to other places and sell them with no problems at all. It has become very easy for farmers, growers, and market sellers to communicate and contact buyers with the help of modern technology. They are able to sell their crops, fruits, and vegetables to them easily. The farmers can do digital marketing to sell their crops, fruits, and vegetables to people online in order to promote their products.

Technology Increases Trading and Business

Irrigation systems have been developed with technology that is more efficient at supplying water to crops. In the past, farmers relied on rainwater to irrigate their fields, which was often not enough and led to poor crop yields because it was insufficient to supply the water needed for irrigation. Water can now be transported directly to crops using underground pipes thanks to technology. As a result, crop yields have increased and food quality has improved. By precisely controlling irrigation, it has also reduced water waste. Water supply has thus been made more efficient and crops are being supplied with enough water with the help of technology.

Water Supply Become Easy By Using Modern Technology

What are the disadvantages of ICT in Agri ?

1. Excessive use of fertilizer and pesticides 2. Unemployment 3. Lack of education among farmers 4. Significantly reduction of soil fertility 5. High maintaning cost

There are lots of problems connected with fertilizer and pesticide use. Plants are benefited from fertilizers and insecticides. However, plants and other living beings suffer from negative side effects as well. Plants and crops are poisoned by the excessive use of fertilizer and pesticides, posing serious health issues to humans. Water and soil are also polluted.

Excessive Use of Fertilizers and Pesticides

Most farmers face difficulty to understand how to use modern technology in farming due to their lack of education. Due to their poor understanding of the use of technology in farming and the cautions that come along with it, they do farming in old traditional ways, which makes the use of modern technology very difficult for them.

'Lack of Education among Farmers

Soils become less fertile when too much technology is used in the fields. Agricultural technology has the disadvantage of reducing the fertility of the soil. Overuse of technology damages and reduces the fertility of the soil in fields. A fertilizer or chemical can increase the productivity rate in farming but it can gradually destroy the fertility of the soil as well. Agricultural chemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides can cause soil damage if overused.

Significant Reduction Of Soil Fertility

The high maintenance cost of agriculture technology is one of its downsides. Small businesses and farmers find it difficult to maintain technology because of its high costs. Modern technological machines and gadgets are costly to maintain that’s why farmers are unable to keep up with them.

High Maintaining Cost

relied on manual methods, limited data access, and local knowledge.

Traditional farming

integrates ICT tools like sensors, IoT, drones, and data analytics to improve efficiency and productivity.

Modern farming

Mechanization with the introduction of tractors and harvesters.

19th century

Green Revolution with advancements in irrigation, fertilizers, and high-yield crops.

20th century

Adoption of GPS and remote sensing for precision agriculture.

1990’s

Widespread use of mobile apps, IoT devices, and AI for real-time decision-making.

21st century

Automation and data-driven decision-making reduce costs and save time.

Improved Efficiency:

. Farmers gain access to markets, reducing dependency on intermediaries.

. Market Connectivity

ICT tools promote eco-friendly practices and resource optimization.

Sustainability

Give one challenge and oopurtunity in ict adoptation.

Challange: Limited digital literacy among the farmers, especially in rural ares Opportunity: Growing penetration of mobile phone and internet acces on rural areas