The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the use of computers in agriculture in Mexico as well as its possible impact. Word processing, statistical analysis, graphics, data banks and spreadsheets are the main uses. PC with 80486 processors and printers are the most widely used hardware.
Most agricultural colleges offer computer courses.
Only one private firm is developing software for Mexican agriculture. Most benefits from the information revolution are still to be seen by Mexican farmers. Computers are widening the technological gap between rich and poor Mexican farmers and that ones of developed countries. Crop Science Department. Chapingo Autonomous University.