Open AccessUtilization of Information and Communication Technology in Agriculture
Author(s) -
Theresia Valentina Lumban Gaol,
M. R. Gustira
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/879/1/012143
Subject(s) - information and communications technology , agriculture , icts , business , process (computing) , knowledge management , decision support system , information technology , agricultural communication , qualitative research , industrial organization , marketing , process management , computer science , geography , social science , archaeology , artificial intelligence , sociology , world wide web , operating system
The purpose of this study is to analyze the benefits of ICTs to support agricultural development. This study used qualitative research methods. The results of this study are, the application of ICT in the agricultural sector can reduce risk in business in agriculture. Because the presence of ICTs in the agricultural industry can make predictions more accurately, with various sources and decision support systems and expert systems that can be developed to support farmers in the decision-making process. This research was conducted to find out how influential the role of information and communication technology (ICT) is in the agricultural industry.