Addressing crisis in Indian agriculture through agricultural information delivery

Abstract

Agricultural information delivery is the process of delivering research-based information to farmers. Currently, there is low access to agricultural information among Indian farmers, which has resulted in gaps in crop production practices. We present a review of literature about antecedents of agricultural information delivery in India, prominent methods of delivering agricultural information, current access to agricultural information, and issues in Indian agriculture due to low access to agricultural information. The review of literature is followed by an edited transcript from a panel discussion on the topic. The article highlights the complexity involved in delivering information to farmers and some recent developments in the field.

Keywords

• Indian agriculture
• ICT for agriculture
• Agricultural information delivery
• Agricultural extension