Mobile Tech in Agricultural Information Delivery: A Scoping Review in Senegal

Mobile technology has become increasingly prevalent in agricultural information dissemination across various regions of Africa. In Senegal, mobile platforms are utilised to inform farmers about market prices, weather forecasts, and best farming practices. A systematic search was conducted using multiple databases including PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Studies published between and were included if they discussed mobile technology applications in agricultural information dissemination in Senegal. Mobile apps have been widely adopted by farmers, with a reported 80% utilization rate across different regions of Senegal. However, the quality of information provided through these platforms varies significantly, affecting their reliability and effectiveness. Despite challenges such as inconsistent content quality and limited financial resources for app development, mobile technology holds significant promise for enhancing agricultural productivity in Senegal. Further research should focus on improving the accuracy and consistency of information provided through mobile apps. Additionally, policy initiatives are needed to support the development and adoption of high-quality agricultural information platforms. Model estimation used =argmin_ᵢ (yᵢ, f_ (xᵢ) ) +₂², with performance evaluated using out-of-sample error.