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ICTs as enablers of agricultural innovation systems

Published

2011

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Open Access

Language

en
Book Chapter
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/12469

Citation

Rudgard, S., Ballantyne, P.G., Castello, R. Del, Edge, P., Hani, M., Maru, A., Morras, E., Nichterlein, K., Porcari, E. and Treinen, S. 2011. ICTs as enablers of agricultural innovation systems. IN: ICT in Agriculture e-sourcebook. Washington D.C.: World Bank. 113-150.

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Author(s)

  • Rudgard, Stephen
  • Ballantyne, Peter G.
  • Castello, R. Del
  • Edge, P.
  • Hani, M.
  • Maru, Ajit
  • Morras, E.
  • Nichterlein, K.
  • Porcari, Enrica M.
  • Treinen, S.

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