Old problem, the Millennial solution: using mobile technology to inform decision making for sustainable fertilizer management

• We need to optimize mineral fertilizer use achieve efficient, cost-effective and resilient agricultural systems. Smartphones offer a unique opportunity for development of tools that could improve management. Modern technology allows ease communication between farmers, farmers extension workers, linking top-down bottom-up approaches According the World Bank, as mid-2000s, more people have access mobile technologies than clean water. Mobile were quickly recognized excellent high performing work became adapted early on in sector. They exciting opportunities improving farming practices, including operating sustainable management strategies related support. From assessing potential Nitrogen losses California fine-tuning recommendations Thailand — harnessing was an essential piece worldwide move towards information-driven, agriculture. In this review, designed augment existing methods reviewed challenges their adoption together with missing links process emphasised.