Le FARA travaille actuellement à un inventaire de projets sur les systèmes d’information vocaux ou audio pour les paysans et sur l’information agricole sur demande par l’utilisation des téléphones portables [en Afrique].Ils sont intéressé aux systèmes d'information de paysans en Afrique qui vont au-delà des systèmes d'information du marché :Services d'extension en agriculture employant la voix humaineServices n ationaux d'information pour les paysansRadio téléphonique: Informations agricoles sur demandeServices de vulgarisation bases sur le téléphone portable et le suivi des bases de donnéesFormation en ligne pour les competences de base, l’enseignement de base et l’information sur les marchésApproches à base vidéoPour plusiers informations, contactez M. Dady...
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FARA is currently working on an inventory of projects about audio based farmer information systems and on Agricultural Information on Demand using mobile phone [in Africa].They are particularly interested in Farmer Information Systems in Africa which are going beyond Market Information Systems:Voice-enabled information delivery servicesNational farmers information servicesDial-up Radio: Agricultural information on demandExtension services based on mobile phone and database monitoringE-learning for basic skills, agricultural education and market informationVideo-based approachesFor more information, contact Mr. Francois Stepman : fstepman AT...
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On 26 August, CTA will organise a special session at the upcoming IAALD/AFITA World Congress in Japan.As a result of geographical isolation, poor communication facilities and limited purchasing power, many people working in agricultural development in ACP countries are unaware of the opportunities and resources that are potentially available to support agricultural development in ACP countries.This is particularly true in the fast moving field of ICTs which is heavily impacting on agriculture and shows great promise for ACP states. In recent years, for instance, technological advances coupled with falling prices in hardware have led to the appearance and increasing availability of low cost mobile computers (such as the XO “$ 100” laptop from OLPC), affordable wireless connectivity...