Go mobile with agricultural information at your fingure tips
In Africa, the need for timely information to take decisions that will make farming a more productive and profitable activity has long been underscored. Agricultural-sector stakeholders are demanding information on new technologies including quality seed, effective pest and disease control methods, accessible markets, fair prices and quality products. Much of this information is available from research scientists, extension workers, trainers and even farmers. A mobile agricultural information system that promotes access to information for people in remote areas (as long as they have access to working mobile phones and/or hand held devices such as computers) has been piloted to solve this problem and is being piloted for stakeholders in the East African region. This lense describes the system. Read on!
Mobile Agriculture in East Africa
Agricultural Technologies
A new innovation in East Africa is set to change the face of agricultural information delivery forever. Dubbed "The Mobile Agricultural Information System" an innovative approach to promoting access to information has recently been launched. Based on users needs and exploiting the potential of mobile information technologies, the system is the first of its kind. The system will link agricultural service providers with consumers of agricultural information and technologies including researchers, extension workers, students, agri-business, traders and farmers.
What kind of information?
- Best practices in agriculture - crop and livestock farming
- Markets for your produce
- Early warning on
- And much more
- Discussion Forums for people with common interests
- A question and Answer service
What are the benefits of using the system?
- Realtime market information
- All downloadable and can be repackaged for other users
- Ease of access to information from many credible sources
- Networking with colleagues/professionals from across the region
How to access the system
Log into the following site: www.virtualoffice.co.ke/mais and you will be given instructions on how to register and access the resources.
What else do you need?
All or any of the following:
- A mobile Phone
- A Personal digital advisor/hand held computer
- A computer with email/internet access
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Mobile agriculture is a participatory extension method that brings together farmers, researchers and extension workers. The aim is to develop and disseminate agricultural technologies appropriate to the needs of small scale producers. Posted April 30, 2008 |
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- CABI Website
- CAB International (CABI)is a inter-governamental organisation involved in agricultural research, communication and dissemination of information. CABI's mission is to improve peoples lives worldwide by providing information and applying scientific expertise to solve problems in agriculture and the environment. To fulfill its mission, CABI works with researchers, extension service providers, trainers and farmers to implement projects that aim to develop solutions to problems in farming.
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