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Information System (IS) is used for information communication. But the problem with the existing Agro-
ISs is that they are not integrated. To integrate it, we need to have an integration framework. Generally,
much has been done on the designing framework for IS integration. However, there are credible things
which can be added to improve these frameworks. A framework can be designed in such a way that it
guides users on technologies to be used, skills needed for the task, goals, outcome and output of
integration. This is what this study focused to contribute. To design the framework, guiding factors
were established. These factors were the one which surround farmers and in one way or another hinder
or support accessibility of information from integrated ISs. The factors were discussed and presented
in the mapping matrix. Under each factor, viability of technology on the ground was established and
compared against the available technology. From the mapping matrix, scenarios on possible
applications were established. Guides on Technologies, skills, goals, output and outcome of integration
were established to form a framework for integrating applications and ISs. Then the framework was
demonstrated empirically and compared with the existing frameworks. Results show that the proposed
framework is more comprehensive in terms of guides it provides, than the existing frameworks. |
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