INFO_FORAGRO_CONSULTATION

Virtual consultation: Digital Agriculture and Inclusion – Priorities for the agricultural research, development and innovation agenda in Latin America and the Caribbean

ACCESS ISSUES

Digital technologies are not yet accessible to agricultural producers in general, the digital divide is still very large

PRIORITIES FOR THE AGENDA

Coverage, quality and access to ICTs

Public policies

Development and promotion of digital technologies for agriculture

Capacities to take advantage of digital technologies

Agricultural research

Extension and rural advisory services

Agricultura basada en datos

Integration and organizations

Currently, digital technology issues are being addressed, however it is done on a reduced scale

LIMITING FACTORS

WHAT IS CURRENTLY BEING DONE?

Lack of training in the use of platforms and devices

Little coverage and quality of ICT

Problems in connectivity and electrical systems

High costs of equipment and services

Low schooling

Absense of public policies

Lack of information literacy and culture

Lack of integration between productive sectors

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