Agricultural policy and strategic investment in information technology |
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| Authors: | K. Blokker S. Bruin J. Bryden I. Houseman C. Okkerse C. Van der Meer A. P. Verkaik |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Teugseweg 58018, 7418 AM Deventer, The Netherlands;(2) Unilever Research Laboratory, O. van Noortlaan 123, 3133 AT Vlaardingen, The Netherlands;(3) The Arkleton Trust, Coulnakyle, PH25 3EA Nethy Bridge, Inverness-Shire, UK;(4) ADAS Information Services Unit, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Rivershill House, St. George's Road, GL50 3EY Cheltenham, UK;(5) NRLO, P.O. Box 20401, 2500 EK The Hague, The Netherlands |
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| Abstract: | In this article the perspective shifts to the “upstream” end of the agricultural knowledge and information system (AKIS). Because knowledge policy and strategic decision-making are not the prerogative of the public sector, organizations such as cooperative unions and multinational companies are included. After considering the influence of the changing environment on the nature of the AKIS, the role of knowledge management and policy in the emerging knowledge and information market is examined. Special attention is given to public and private R&D. The article then looks where information technology (IT) fits in and what considerations determine strategic investment in IT projects and sustained services. Some of the European experiences with this strategic investment are evaluated. |
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