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The impact of mobile phone technology on agricultural extension services delivery: Evidence from India

Abstract:: This study examines the impact of mobile phone enhanced intervention in agricultural extension service delivery in India. Findings show that the amount, quality and speed of service delivery have improved significantly because of the intervention. There are also benefits in terms of greater knowledge and awareness of new agricultural practices, farmers’ aspiration to try new technology in the future and access to credit. The system does not discriminate against farmers from disadvantaged and low education backgrounds. Thus, a system of well-used technology, which is assisted by trained village youths, can serve as a tool for inclusive development.

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Fu, X., & Akter, S. (2016). The impact of mobile phone technology on agricultural extension services delivery: Evidence from India. Journal of Development Studies, 52(11), 1561–1576.

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Fu, X., and S. Akter. “The Impact of Mobile Phone Technology on Agricultural Extension Services Delivery: Evidence from India.” Journal of Development Studies, vol. 52, no. 11, Routledge, 2016, pp. 1561–76.

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Fu, X, and S Akter. 2016. “The Impact of Mobile Phone Technology on Agricultural Extension Services Delivery: Evidence from India.” Journal of Development Studies 52 (11): 1561–76.
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Publisher copy:: 10.1080/00220388.2016.1146700

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Institution:: University of Oxford
Oxford college:: Green Templeton College
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Institution:: University of Oxford
Division:: SSD
Department:: International Development
Role:: Author

Publisher:: Routledge
Journal:: Journal of Development Studies More from this journal
Volume:: 52
Issue:: 11
Pages:: 1561-1576
Publication date:: 2016-04-28
Acceptance date:: 2015-11-16
DOI:: 10.1080/00220388.2016.1146700
EISSN:: 1743-9140
ISSN:: 0022-0388

Keywords:: SBTMR
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Local pid:: pubs:579698
Source identifiers:: 579698
Deposit date:: 2016-11-23

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