Republic of KoreaTotal population
Literacy rate
Smart phone use frequency
Majority of Residents
3. Majority of residents
Smart phone primary users
Mobile broadband coverage
Strong
4. Strong
Mobile internet use frequency
Majority
3. Majority
Mobile internet primary users
Main purpose(s) of internet use by village residents (at least once a month)
Main social medial tools (or platforms) used by village residents
Social media platforms use for marketing, commercial, data exchange or other services or types of activities (what, by whom and frequency)
Main livelihood occupations (crop types, fish, livestock, agrifood, etc.) practiced by village residents
Main farming activities
Farmer (grapes, pears, apples, peaches)
Main agri food activities
Other livelihood activities (outside farming)
Digital solutions available (or used) in Village (or by local residents)
Integrated Information System for Fruit Tree Cultivation
Featured Digital Solution
Name
Integrated Information System for Fruit Tree Cultivation
Name of Lead Developer/supplier (and partners)
Government: Agricultural Extension and Research Center of Hwaesong City
Lead developer category
Government agency
Government agency
Delivery type
Internet of Things (sensors, apps)
Mobile app
Primary users
Farmers (fruit)
Number of users/subscribers (at village/local area level)
Development stage category and description
Commercial stage (limited use)
Commercial stage (limited use)
Digital category
Digital Agriculture
Indicate if the highlighted "top digital solution" is linked to (or part of) government, private, or multi-partner initiative, project or programme
Government initiative
Main issues, needs, or priorities faced (or expressed) by villagers in accessing, and/or using digital solutions, services, or innovations (examples: reliability/strength/slow internet connection; access through local language; lack of adatpation to needs; urgently needed services not available, accessible, affordable, etc....)
Trainings and digital literacy given to farmers on how to use the app and interpret its results to take full advantage of its features, would be helpful in increasing the effectiveness of the service
Other relevant information, data, statistics, links, application history etc.
This case is an illustration of agricultural interventions made possible using advanced technology based on data sets gathered through diverse channels. Moreover, it also shows that smart farming technology can be used in open field farms, orchards and vineyards as well, to create an optimal growing environment for fruit trees through automation of the watering process or remote control of the rain shelters and pest control facilities. However, it is equally important for the operators or farmers to possess the digital literacy and data skills required to control the system