Phone in your pocket: the digital literacy that farmers need.

  • Published In: Farmer's Weekly, 2026. P. 40 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: du Plessis, Cobus 3 of 3

Abstract

The article examines how mobile phones can transform emerging farmers' productivity, arguing that digital literacy and not mere device ownership is the key to turning connectivity into better decisions and profits. Topics include practical smartphone skills for communication and record-keeping, barriers like weak networks and high data costs and the need for targeted, local-language training and support.

Additional Information

  • Source:Farmer's Weekly. 2026/02, p40
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Communication and Mass Media
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0014-8482
  • Accession Number:191962289

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