Analysis of Accessibility and Level of Knowledge of Farmers on the Use of ICT among Small Holder Rice Farmers in Southeast, Nigeria

B.O, Gbughemobi; Nkamigbo, D.C.; Meludu, Nkiru T.

doi:10.52403/ijrr.20211018

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“…Farmers' capability in terms of securing essential and modern ideas, assimilating such ideas and its utilization is subject to their level of training (Nyarko and Kozári, 2021). Gbughemobi et al (2021) and Muhammad et al (2018) reported that farmers in Nigeria do not possess adequate knowledge on the utilization of ICTs and other digital tools, hence, the need to train them on ICT utilization. For digitalization to efficiently improve farmer's knowledge through modern approaches to agricultural extension service there is need for systematic training and re-training of extension staff as well as farmers.…”

Section: Training Needs Of Extension Personnel and Farmersmentioning

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A Review of the Digitalization of Agriculture in Nigeria

Izuogu¹,

Njoku²,

Olaolu³

et al. 2023

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It has become difficult to articulate the impacts, needs and challenges of digitalization of agriculture due to the extensive nature of publications relating to the digitalization of the agricultural sector. This review evaluated the effect of digitalization of agriculture on improved food production and standard of living, identified the training needs of extension staff and clientele for digitalization of agriculture, and highlighted the challenges of digitalization of agriculture. From an initial search of 208 articles, only 87 articles met the inclusion criteria using the PRISMA guidelines. Most articles were published between 2016 and 2020; more studies were carried out in the South Western region of the country. Digitalization of agriculture has reduced the role of middlemen, provided opportunities for farmers to expand their markets, and improved the linkage between extension and research centers, and productivity and livelihood of small-scale farmers. Training needs for effective digitalization of agriculture were in skills, use of relevant digital services, digital privacy and security risks. Challenges of digitalization of agriculture were lack of technical skill, poor infrastructure and high cost of purchase and maintenance. The government should focus on initiating agricultural technology transfer programs and provide the necessary rural infrastructure to support the sector's digitalisation.

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Section: Training Needs Of Extension Personnel and Farmersmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Review of the Digitalization of Agriculture in Nigeria

Izuogu¹,

Njoku²,

Olaolu³

et al. 2023

jae

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Farmers’ perceived rating and usability attributes of agricultural mobile phone apps

Adesiji,

Adelowo,

Komolafe

et al. 2024

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Access and function of oil palm farmers to information and communication technology in Riau Province, Indonesia

Yulida,

Rosnita,

Andriani

et al. 2024

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Based on a 2018 study, it was discovered that nearly 60% of oil palm farmers in Riau Province have embraced the use of smartphones. This trend presents an opportunity for information and communication technology to be leveraged in oil palm development initiatives. The research aimed to explore how oil palm farmers utilize technology and access information. The survey method was employed, and respondents were selected from two districts in Riau Province where oil palm plantations have been developed and replanted. Only farmers who use smartphones were included, resulting in a sample size of 279. The study utilized quantitative descriptive analysis to examine farmers’ access to and use of smartphone technology. The findings show that farmers primarily use smartphones for entertainment, with WhatsApp and Facebook being the most popular apps. However, only 16% of farmers use their smartphones to check palm oil prices online, and a mere 3% have accessed websites for knowledge and skills relevant to oil palm farming. The study recommends the creation of social media apps that are user-friendly, easily accessible, and present information in a clear and understandable format.

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Analysis of Accessibility and Level of Knowledge of Farmers on the Use of ICT among Small Holder Rice Farmers in Southeast, Nigeria

Cited by 3 publications

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A Review of the Digitalization of Agriculture in Nigeria

A Review of the Digitalization of Agriculture in Nigeria

Farmers’ perceived rating and usability attributes of agricultural mobile phone apps

Access and function of oil palm farmers to information and communication technology in Riau Province, Indonesia

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