An investigation into the use of ICT in the provision of agricultural information to small scale farmers in Harare

This paper investigates the provision of agricultural information to small scale farmers in Zimbabwe. It seeks to find out the methods and means of disseminating agricultural information to the small scale farmers in Harare, Zimbabwe. Describes how Information and Communication Technology has impacted on the dissemination of agricultural information. Explains how I.C.T's are impacting on agricultural production among small scale farmers in Zimbabwe. Describes the extent to which information provision is utilised in promoting dissemination of agricultural information to small scale farmers. Highlights the challenges the farmers face with regards to access to agricultural information. Considers how the digital divide affects information dissemination considering the challenges of connectivity in emerging economies. Mentions the current ICT driven projects aimed at facilitating access to agricultural information to farmers.The roles of libraries, schools, and agricultural research extension (AREX) services in providing agricultural information towards sustaining agriculture are described. The use of alternative media like radio, television, and podcasting to disseminate agricultural information the challenges of using such media to communicate agricultural information information to small scale farmers are mentioned.