The book has been structured into seven chapters, each addressing a distinct topic. The first chapter offers an introduction to information technology and its significance in various fields. The second chapter delves deeper into the concept of e-agriculture and the community that supports it. The third chapter focuses on sustainable agriculture and its various components. The fourth chapter presents a case study of EasyKrishi, a project that utilizes information technology in agriculture. The fifth chapter explores more advanced technological tools available for agricultural purposes. The sixth chapter discusses the applicability of IoT in agriculture. Finally, the seventh chapter highlights the cloud computing environment and its potential uses in the agricultural industry.

Compiled by

Prashant S. Bodake, Dean & Director of Instruction, DBSKKV, Co-ordinator & Principal Investigator, NAHEP-IDP, DBSKKV-Dapoli, Maharashtra,India

Srinivasan Iyengar, Director of Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Atul G.Mohod, Co- Principal Investigator, NAHEP-IDP, DBSKKV-Dapoli, Maharashtra, India

Authors

C.R. Chavan, Professor & Ex-Director, J.B.I.M.S., University of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Bechoo Lal, Associate Professor, KL University, Hyderabad, Telangana State, India

1. Need of Information Technology in Agriculture,2. The History of ‘e-agriculture’ and The Community, 3. Sustainable Agriculture, 4. Case Study - Easykrishi, 5. Information Technology (IT) for Agriculture, 6. Applicability of IoT in Agriculture, 7. Smart Farming with Saas-based Cloud Software, References