Agrixchange project https://www.researchgate.net/publication/235110911_Final_SRA_%27Common_Basis_for_policy_making_for_introduction_of_innovative_approaches_on_data_exchange_in_agri-food_industry%27?ev=prf_pub defines the next political and organisational challenges
• To improve the representation of ICT agriculture specialists and users in European activities
• To include ICT and knowledge management for agri-food and rural communities generally as a vital part of the ICT policies and initiatives
• To support a better transfer of RTD results and innovation to the everyday life of farmers, food industry and other rural communities
• To accelerate bottom-up activities as a driver for local and regional development
• To support discussion and transfer of knowledge between developed and developing countries
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Kerel, My experience of ICT adoption in agriculture specifically in developing countries are two fold: Firstly, the technology is expensive for many smallholder farmers who are majority in Uganda over 80% and secondly is as a ramification of ignorance or limited education. This is coupled with the fact that agriculture in Uganda is mainly done by rural uneducated farmers whose exposure is limited. Therefore, ICT adoption requires change in mind set through education and making it accessible through minimal prices.
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