A review on computer applications in agricultural science

Abstract

Computer application in agricultural science is an advanced technology that has changed the surface of traditional agricultural systems throughout the history of human development globally. This paper aims to provide integrated information regarding the application of computers in agriculture and covers a wide range of genes that address MIS and its manifestations in science, computers and their major types and components, statistical applications, and functional services of various mobile apps in animal, extension, crop, fishery, forestry, soil and veterinary studies. Computer application affects all aspects and components of agriculture and ensures sustainable food security and economic advancement in all nations. Studies and assessments in animal science, agricultural extension, crop science, fishery, forestry and soil science have increasingly employed computer applications for different purposes. Computer application systems of various types (mainframe, minicomputer, PC, supercomputer, workstation), hardware and software, MS words, Excel and PowerPoint have played key roles in agriculture. These various types of computers deliver the most advanced interpretations of agricultural results through documentation and statistical analysis. The use of computers and computer technologies in various agricultural studies should be carefully practiced. Using agricultural computers will help ensure the accuracy of the results and technical interpretations, leading to increased food production, animal productivity, and sustainable economic development.

Keywords

• Agriculture
• Computers
• Computer technology
• Information management
• Mobile apps
• Statistics

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