Abstract
Despite technological advancements, the digital transformation of the agricultural sector in developing countries remains uneven. While ICTs are recognized as enablers for agricultural transformation, the role of institutional actors in ICT-mediated agricultural practices remains underexplored. The literature seems to be limited on how these actors engage at different levels and influence farmers’ access to information. We attempt to fill this gap through a systematic literature review of 118 journal articles and offer a conceptual framework that connects ICTs, institutional actors, and farmers’ information requirements. The findings from the review were organized into five themes: (i) information requirements of farmers at different stages of the farm life cycle; (ii) ICT intervention in improving agricultural practices; (iii) institutional actors and their role in ICT-mediated agricultural practices; (iv) information access and asymmetry, and gaps in the ecosystem; and (v) challenges farmers face in accessing information. Drawing on these insights, we identify gaps in the existing literature and propose future research opportunities in the field.
Recommended Citation
Chalwadi, R.,
Ilavarasan, P.,
&
Karanasios, S.
(in press).
ICT-Mediated Agricultural Development: A Systematic Literature Review and Research Agenda.
Information Technology for Development.
Available at:
https://aisel.aisnet.org/itd_forthcoming/26