Intelligent Advisory System for Farmers (IASF) launched
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 11 2011:
Intelligent Advisory System for Farmers (IASF), an expert advisory system for answering queries related to farming activities carried out in North East States of India, was launched at Agriculture Directorate, Sanjenthong today.
The launching function was graced by Agriculture Director L Palendro, CAU Department of Agronomy Prof L Nabachandra and Agriculture Joint Director O Nobo as chief guest, guest of honour and president respectively.
Through internet, the IASF would provide expert advice regarding farming activities and associated problems.
The system supports languages like Manipuri, Assamese, Mizo, Bangali, Khasi etc.
The system would also provide a platform for knowledge sharing by experts, students and farmers through discussion forums.
Experts can also send alerts and useful information to farmers from time to time.
The IASF was installed with monetary from the Ministry of Communication and IT, and necessary data and information would be uploaded by the Centre for Development of Advance Computing.