The role of knowledge management in developing Philippine agriculture

Knowledge management is extremely important, especially in industries that rely on information to move forward, yet have a personnel base that are most of the time loath to adapt new techniques.

- YVETTE TAN

A large number of Filipino farmers fall into this category, with many adopting a “to see is to believe” attitude before allowing themselves to try new farming techniques.

This is one of the many hindrances agricultural research and knowledge dissemination institutions and organizations are up against when it comes to modernizing farming techniques.

Proper knowledge management

The availability of digital technology has been a boon to information dissemination in the agriculture industry, not just in terms of spreading knowledge but also in giving industry outsiders a glimpse of what goes on inside a farm, fishpond, or fishing vessel.