E-Agriculture and Rural Development

In recent years there has been growing attention devoted to the implementation of information and communication technology in agriculture and rural development. While evidence has linked ICT to an increase in gross domestic product it has prompted a global dedication to the research of the socio-economic benefits trade-offs and policy implications of ICT consumption in developing countries. E-Agriculture and Rural Development: Global Innovations and Future Prospects is a comprehensive collection of research on the emerging trends and advances in the global use of information and communication technology in agriculture and rural development. Consisting of case studies implementation frameworks and policies this book provides a global perspective and understanding of the developments in e-agriculture and rural development.