The key objective of the study is to examine the use of mobile phones by the farmers how smartly they can utilize for their agricularal development. The study is designed to achieve specific objectives, which are: Exploring the use of cell phone pertaining to access and receipt of agricultural information. Investigating the understanding the technology and participation of the farmers in receiving mobile phone based services. Examining the obstacles that the famers face in terms access and getting information related to agriculture products, process.
Bangladesh is predominantly an agrarian country. Despite several challenges, the country has achieved self-sufficiency in cereal food production. It is already evident that e-agriculture especially the expansion of mobile phone has tremendously boosted up the agricultural production in Bangladesh. Couples of vibrant mobile based agro advisory initiatives have also been evolved in last decade. The present study has been made to find out the status of the farmers in understanding and participation in access to agricultural information using mobile phone. Ten farmers were randomly selected from Dhamrai upazila of Dhaka district and Manikganj Sadar upazilla of Manikganj district. Semi-structured questionary-based survey, FGD was done.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Information
- Abstract
- 1.0 Introduction
- 2.0 Review of Literature
- 3.0 Research Methods
- 4.0 Results and Discussions
- 5.0 Conclusion and Recommendations
- 6.0 References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study aims to investigate the use of mobile phones by farmers in Bangladesh, specifically how they access and utilize agricultural information for their development. The study focuses on the role of mobile phone-based services in disseminating agricultural information to farmers and examines their understanding of the technology, participation in receiving these services, and the challenges they face in accessing and obtaining information related to agricultural products and processes.
- The impact of mobile phone use on agricultural information dissemination in Bangladesh
- The challenges farmers face in accessing and utilizing mobile phone-based agricultural information services
- The role of mobile phone-based services in agricultural development and economic growth
- The potential of mobile phone technology to bridge the information gap between farmers and agricultural institutions
- The importance of understanding farmers' perspectives and experiences in developing effective mobile phone-based agricultural information services
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Chapter 1.0 Introduction: This chapter provides a general overview of the importance of agriculture in Bangladesh's economy and outlines the study's objectives, research questions, and rationale. It highlights the need for further investigation into the effectiveness of mobile phone-based agricultural information services in Bangladesh.
- Chapter 2.0 Review of Literature: This chapter delves into existing research on the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in agricultural development, particularly focusing on the use of mobile phones. It examines studies conducted in various developing countries, including Bangladesh, highlighting the positive impacts of ICTs on farmer productivity, market linkage, and income generation.
- Chapter 3.0 Research Methods: This chapter describes the methodology used in the study, including the sampling methods, data collection techniques, and analysis procedures. It provides details on the ten farmers who were randomly selected from specific upazilas in Dhaka and Manikganj districts.
- Chapter 4.0 Results and Discussions: This chapter presents the findings of the study, analyzing the data collected through surveys and focus group discussions. It examines the farmers' understanding and participation in accessing agricultural information using mobile phones, exploring the benefits and challenges associated with this technology.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This study focuses on the key concepts of agriculture, information, mobile phone, and usage. It investigates the role of mobile phones in disseminating agricultural information to farmers in Bangladesh and explores the challenges and opportunities associated with this technology. The study also touches upon themes of agricultural development, economic growth, ICTs, and rural development.
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- Dr. Mohammad Rezaul Karim (Author), E-Agriculture and Smart Farmers. Mobile Phone Use for Agricultural Information, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1303144
