International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
Preeti Bharti, Richa Baghel, Satyabrata Mohanty and Girija Prasad Patnaik

abstract
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has emerged as transformative platform in addressing knowledge gap and enhancing women farmers decision-making ability in agriculture. This study employs bibliometric analysis to map the research landscape of ICT-enabled uplifting of women farmers in agriculture, analysing 257 publications from the Web of Science database (2001-2025). The findings reveal a significant surge in scholarly interest post-2015(in India?), driven by the proliferation of mobile technologies, digital advisories, and government initiatives like India’s Kisan Suvidha and eNAM. Key themes include ICT’s role in improving productivity (20-30%), financial inclusion, and decision-making autonomy. The United States, India, and Kenya dominate research output, though geographic gaps persist in Latin America and parts of Africa. Institutional collaborations, led by CGIAR and IFPRI, highlight interdisciplinary efforts bridging agronomy, gender studies, and digital development. Co-citation analysis identifies Food Policy and Agriculture and Human Values as central journals, while influential works by Quisumbing, Malapit, and Akter underscore the focus on gendered impacts of ICT. Thematic evolution reflects a shift from climate-smart agriculture to empowerment, migration, and intersectionality. Despite progress, challenges like digital literacy, infrastructural barriers, and socio-cultural constraints remain. The study advocates for inclusive policies, South-South research collaborations, and context-specific ICT solutions to maximize women’s agricultural empowerment. By synthesizing trends and gaps, this paper provides a roadmap for policymakers and researchers to harness ICT’s potential in achieving equitable rural transformation.