Asogwa, S. C.
Department of Computer Sc. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria
Ituma, C.
Department of Computer Sc, Ebonyi State University Abakaliki, Nigeria
ABSTRACT
The ICT is
impacting very much on farming methods so much so that it has become a
revolution. It makes timely information available to farmers in every stage of
their farming activities. The book haram menace in the north eastern Nigeria
has created the need to use technology to maximize the crop yields in the areas
where there is less conflict. This paper presents the roles of ICT based
solutions that can improve food security in Nigeria. It looks at ICT based
solutions such as Intelligent Guiding Systems, Sensors, Integrated Electronic
communication, drones, applications developments, big data etc. and posits that
ICT based solutions presents a great opportunity to farmers in Nigeria
especially now that security challenges poses a great threat to food security.
Keywords: Food for peace, Food security, ICT-Based solutions
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Conference Code
IECON2019
Conference Title
ENGINEERING FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION, FOOD AND NATIONAL SECURITY
ISBN
978-978-53175-8-9
Date Published
Friday, September 20, 2019
Conference Date
2nd - 4th September, 2019
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