The Role of Information Systems in the Process of Planning Agricultural Production

Abstract

Given the intrinsic origin of the problems of agricultural production and trade in Iran, this study aimed to examine the current state of planning and the role of information systems in the planning of agricultural production in Iran to design a system effective agricultural information. This research, in terms of purpose, is descriptive and the survey, in terms of data collection, is descriptive and, in terms of the nature of the analysis, qualitative. Required information was obtained through the purposeful sampling method and through the analysis of themes, through the analysis of documents and reports and interviews with managers and experts in the field of management and planning of crop production and information technology of the Ministry of Agricultural Jihad and its affiliated organizations.The results showed that in the agricultural field of Iran, there was no systematic exchange of information about farmers between farmers, agricultural experts with farmers and other stakeholders. Therefore, the use of information systems in the agricultural field was not only necessary, but also obligatory in Agriculture management has been identified so the comprehensive information Agriculture system is provided and a comprehensive agricultural information system and design is essential.

Keywords

• agricultural information systems
• production plan
• agricultural products