Internet usage among the farmers

Abstract

In the information society information became new factor of production in the economy. The efficiency of farming depends on whether we can possess the suitable information in the suitable time or can’t. We can make better decision that what kind of product we should produce and when and where we have to buy the necessary materials. The agricultural producers are in a much weaker bargain position compared to the traders in addition the price of the products may change quickly within a few days. It is hard to decide that the product should be sold promptly after the harvest or later waiting for a favorable sales opportunity. It is important to select the suitable and authentic information channel, not only the information deficiency, but the excessive information dangerous, because this may cause indecisive situation. Nowadays we get information most quickly through the internet. This is true for the enterprises, who working in the agricultural sector. In my article I examine what main information sources are visited by farmers based on a questionnaire survey,. I give a brief overview based on my study the what the farmers habit are in utilizing of internet services in foreign countries.