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    3. A survey on deep learning and its impact on agriculture: challenges and opportunities

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Albahar, Marwan (author)
    Format:
    Review
    Publication Date:
    2023-02-23
    Published:
    Switzerland: MDPI
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 206 Document Number: D12827
    Journal Title:
    Journal of Agriculture
    Journal Title Details:
    Vol. 13, Iss. 3
    Notes:
    22 pages, The objective of this study was to provide a comprehensive overview of the recent advancements in the use of deep learning (DL) in the agricultural sector. The author conducted a review of studies published between 2016 and 2022 to highlight the various applications of DL in agriculture, which include counting fruits, managing water, crop management, soil management, weed detection, seed classification, yield prediction, disease detection, and harvesting. The author found that DL’s ability to learn from large datasets has great promise for the transformation of the agriculture industry, but there are challenges, such as the difficulty of compiling datasets, the cost of computational power, and the shortage of DL experts. The author aimed to address these challenges by presenting his survey as a resource for future research and development regarding the use of DL in agriculture.

    4. Theories and models of technology adoption in agricultural sector

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Dissanayake, C.A.K. (author), Jayathilake, W. (author), Wickramasuriya, H.V.A. (author), Kopiyawattage, K.P.P. (author), and Wasala, W.M.C.B. (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2022-11-29
    Published:
    England: Hindawi Limited
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 206 Document Number: D12803
    Journal Title:
    Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies
    Journal Title Details:
    Online
    Notes:
    15pgs, Agriculture is crucial in catering to the increasing demand for food and employment. Thus, adoption of novel technologies is important. Many scientists have developed different theories and models explaining the process of behavioral change relevant to adoption. They are either completely different, similar, or improvements of previously developed models. Therefore, compilation and summarization of these theories and models will support future studies and researchers. Thus, an analysis of literature on technology adoption was conducted. The review was prepared based on literature from various sources spanning around 50 years. The theories and models identified by different studies were compiled and analyzed in this review paper. Many theories and models in agricultural technology adoption such as transtheoretical model, theory of reasoned action, theory of interpersonal behavior, model for innovation-decision process, different versions of technology acceptance model, theory of planned behavior, theory of diffusion of innovation, task-technology fit, technology readiness, unified theory of acceptance and use of technology, expectancy livelihood model, social cognitive theory, and perceived characteristics of innovating theory were compiled. Each theory and model has its own uniqueness, which had explained different aspects of technology adoption process and factors determining the behavioral change. These theories and models included affecting factors such as technological, personal, social, and economical factors. In conclusion, it can be stated that, rather than having a single theory or a model, an integrated and amalgamated form will be more explanatory for technology adoption.

    5. How small kansas companies bring fast internet to rural places that telecom giants ignore

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Condos, David (author)
    Format:
    Article/Audio Story
    Publication Date:
    2022-05-03
    Published:
    United States: National Public Radio
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 206 Document Number: D12789
    Journal Title:
    High Plains Public Radio
    Journal Title Details:
    Online
    Notes:
    Installing fiber-optic internet in sparsely populated places like western Kansas is extremely expensive, even with government subsidies. But some smaller, local broadband providers are finding ways to make it work where the big national companies have not.

    7. Training, Trust, and Technology: A Mixed-Methods Study of Latin American Extension Workers’ Experiences During COVID-19

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Lamiño Jaramillo, Pablo (author), Boren-Alpizar, Amy (author), Morales Vanegas, Sarachi (author), and Millares-Forno, Carla (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2022-01-31
    Published:
    United States: New Prairie Press
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 204 Document Number: D12497
    Journal Title:
    Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education
    Journal Title Details:
    29 (1)
    Notes:
    19 pages, The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically affected people's lives around the world, including agricultural extension workers. To date, few studies have been conducted to understand the adaptation of extension services in Latin American countries during the pandemic. This mixed-methods study explored Latin-American extension professionals’ preparation to implement knowledge-sharing activities and sought to understand extension professionals' responsiveness to COVID-19. The results revealed significant differences in extension responsiveness, between field extension workers and in-office extension workers. Delving into this difference revealed that field extension professionals perceived lower responsiveness because they were not able to continue their pre-pandemic, face-to-face activities in the field with farmers; on the other hand, office extension workers were able to complete and respond to their annual program objectives by increasing institutional partnerships by virtual means. Resilience was found in the two phases of this study. Extension professionals were viewed by farmers as a reliable resource for addressing COVID-19 challenges. Extension professionals began using new communications technologies to train farmers, even though they were not trained in these technologies themselves. It will be important to begin formally incorporating the use of new technology, and alternative communication strategies with communities during crises, as part of preparation for field technicians.

    8. Empowerment of Stakeholders for Scaling-Up: Digital Technologies for Agricultural Extension

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Bhattacharyya, Tapas (author), Wani, Suhas (author), and Tiwary, P. (author)
    Format:
    Book chapter
    Publication Date:
    2021-11-18
    Published:
    International: Springer Link
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 204 Document Number: D12482
    Journal Title:
    Scaling-up Solutions for Farmers
    Notes:
    Pages 121-147 in Scaling-up Solutions for Farmers., In most of the developing countries in Asia and Africa large yield gaps are existing between the current farmers’ yields and potential achievable yields. The necessity of meeting the farmers’ requirement to scale up research results is paramount for adequate food production. This requires empowerment of farmers by answering queries of farmers appropriately through different extension channels including state and central machineries. These are the backbone of the agricultural technology development to empower farmers as the major stakeholders and hence requires attention. Lack of awareness among farmers about good agricultural management practices compel them to follow the traditional practices. All agricultural education and research, ultimately aims at increased productivity and economic well-being of farmers. This is possible only when there is a minimum gap between laboratories and land. This gap is bridged by agricultural extension. But human capacity, the content of the information, processes of delivery and technology determine effectiveness of extension services. Non-availability of sufficient extension personnel is a major constraint. To overcome these shortcomings, e-Extension (eE) is the alternative. It is important to rejuvenate the agricultural extension system (AES) with innovative information communication technology (ICT) models for knowledge generation and dissemination. Latest digital technologies are discussed in this chapter on ICT to empower farmers to scale up for reaching the required target of food production with special reference to Indian scenario. There is an urgent need to transform neglected knowledge delivery systems by strengthening the science of delivery which has been neglected by the researchers/development worker/policy makers alike. Availability of new technologies such as information technology (IT), internet of things (IoT), audio and video using cell phones, geographical information system (GIS), simulation modelling, remote sensing (RS) open up new vistas for effective knowledge delivery for achieving the impacts on ground. This will help to cross the “Death Valley of Impacts” for achieving the zero hunger goal by adopting innovative approaches/tools and partnerships.