Information management in farm production

Steven T. Sonka

doi:10.1016/0168-1699(85)90007-9

Information management in farm production

Steven T. Sonka

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Abstract

Although the microcomputer has significant potential for enhancing farm decisionmaking, implementation of that innovation must occur within the framework of each farm's information system. In this paper the concept of alternative information networks is suggested for industrial stage versus information stage farms. Evidence is presented that suggests that a movement from industrial stage farms is occurring. Implications of such a movement for farm adoption of computers are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	75-85
Number of pages	11
Journal	Computers and Electronics in Agriculture
Volume	1
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0168-1699(85)90007-9
State	Published - Oct 1985

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Forestry
Agronomy and Crop Science
Computer Science Applications
Horticulture

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