Lydia Kitonga
| Organization | KISII UIVERSITY |
|---|---|
| Organization role |
LECTURER
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| Country | Kenya |
| Area of Expertise |
NITROGEN FERTILIZER MANAGEMENT
SEED PRODUCTION GROUNDWATER NITRATE POLLUTION |
This member participated in the following Forums
Forum The Role of ICTs in Sustainable Crop Production Intensification (SCPI) of horticulture crop based system (mainly fruits, vegetables, roots and tubers)
What are the specific constraints you have faced in the use of ICTs for sustainable intensification of horticulture crop base
Submitted by Lydia Kitonga on Wed, 03/22/2017 - 16:27
I concur with the discussed constraints and solutions by the participants. Some solutions lie within the goverment policies and implementation of the same. This can be achieved through goverment mandated institutions which oversee the horticulture sector.
From your understanding and experiences, what is the role of ICTs in sustainable intensification of horticulture crop based s
Submitted by Lydia Kitonga on Tue, 03/21/2017 - 19:33
Briefly, I think ICT can be used by both small scale and commercial farmers for keeping farm records especially in keeping track of the daily/weekly cultural activities carried out on specific crops. This facilitates the quick sharing of such informtion whenever needed and may help the small scale farmers in meeting the traceability requirements set by the export market.