European farmers can reap major benefits by utilising state-of-the-art farm-management information systems (FMISs). An EU-backed project has developed tools and systems tailored to farmers' information needs.
In popular culture, farming still retains a somewhat rustic, low-tech image. However, in the 21st century, agriculture has evolved to become an increasingly high-tech sector. Although farming can benefit from precise information to manage crops better, the information technologies currently available are too complex to move into the agricultural mainstream.