Agrifood Economics

Using information technology in the agriculture of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies and beyond

FSN Forum summary
Year: 2017
Author(s): FAO FSN Forum
The aim of this discussion was to explore how applying information and communication technologies (ICTs) in agriculture can contribute to poverty reduction and increased food security, and to discuss the specific challenges and bottlenecks for realizing the holistic use of ICTs for agricultural development – an approach conceptualized in China as “Wisdom Agriculture”. In addition, participants were asked to share information on the status of the use of ICTs in the agricultural sector of their respective countries, and to share examples of effective ICT applications in this regard.
Publication type: Country case study
Country coverage: China
Region: Asia and the Pacific