Connectivity Linked to Higher Farm Productivity, FCC Finds

Increased access to broadband is associated with higher farm productivity, the FCC Office of Economics and Analytics reported Tuesday. The working paper said an increase in connectivity to 25/3 Mbps results in higher crop yields, and a 1% increase in such connections per 1,000 households is associated with a 3.6% increase in corn yields. Access to the internet also allows farmers to boost profitability, lower supply costs and gain access to credit, the report said.