Effect of Mobile Phone Ownership on Agricultural Productivity in Benin: The Case of Maize Farmers

Aminou, Fawaz A. Adéchinan; Houensou, Denis Acclassato; Hekponhoue, Sylvain

doi:10.15640/jeds.v6n4a7

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“…When viewed from the difference between the amount of rice output of users and non-users of mobile phones for agricultural activities, the most significant difference is in the province of West Java. These findings follow the results of previous studies by Adenubi et al (2021); Aminou et al (2018);Feryanto & Rosiana (2021); Issahaku et al (2018); Khan et al (2022); Masuka et al (2016); Noubissi Domguia & Asongu (2022); Quandt et al (2020);and William et al (2021) which shows that ICT facilities in the form of cell phones significantly affect agricultural productivity.…”

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“…Several previous studies have identified the determinants of using information and communication technology in the form of mobile phones by farmers. Several factors, including age, influence farmers' decisions to use mobile phones, length of education, income, marital status, home ownership status, and land area (Aminou et al, 2018;Folitse et al, 2019;Umaroh & Afifah, 2020;Feryanto & Rosiana, 2021;William et al, 2021). Folitse et al (2019), in their study using logistic regression analysis it was found that the coefficient of the age variable had a negative and significant relationship with the use of mobile phones as a communication tool for agricultural information.…”

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“…Some of these results can increase the productivity of banana farmers in Uganda. At the same time, Aminou et al (2018) examine the effect of mobile phone ownership on farmer productivity in Benin. Using Benin's microdata, it found that mobile phone ownership can increase the productivity of corn farmers in Benin.…”

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Does The Use of Mobile Phones by Farmers Have an Impact on Agricultural Productivity in East Java?

Munawaroh

2023

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This study examines the use of mobile phones on agricultural productivity in East Java Province and its comparison with peer provinces. This study uses a Propensity Score Matching (PSM) approach with a probit model to analyze the impact of using mobile phones for agricultural business activities on the amount of rice output in the form of rice. The data used in this study is IFLS wave 5 2014. The estimation results show that, in general, age, education, marital status, the natural logarithm of income, the number of paddy fields, and location affect the probability of using mobile phones for agricultural purposes. On the other hand, this study also found results that the probability of using a cell phone by individuals in East Java Province is influenced by their level of education. Individual education level in East Java Province positively relates to mobile phone use. It means that the level of education can increase the probability of using mobile phones for agricultural business purposes. Furthermore, the results of the impact of mobile phone use on the amount of rice output found that, on average, individuals who use mobile phones for farming purposes in East Java will get a higher amount of rice output by 841.3 kg compared to individuals who do not use mobile phones for business agriculture.

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Does The Use of Mobile Phones by Farmers Have an Impact on Agricultural Productivity in East Java?

Munawaroh

2023

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“…Using micro-level data, Aminou et al (2018) applied the Two-stage Least Squares (2SLS) and found that mobile phone ownership is statistically significant in explaining the level of agricultural productivity. According to the findings, access to a mobile phone by farmers, on average, can increase productivity by 0.13%.…”

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ICT adoption and youth employment in Nigeria's agricultural sector

Osabohien

2023

AJEMS

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PurposeThis paper argues that through information and communication technology (ICT) adoption, the youth will be engaged in all nodes of the agricultural value chains, thereby improving the level of employment and reducing post-harvest losses. The study examines the determinants of ICT adoption among the youth. In addition, it estimates the impact of ICT adoption on youth employment in agriculture towards the actualisation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG-8, to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, productive employment and decent work for all.Design/methodology/approachThe study engages data from Wave 4 (2018/2019) of the Living Standards Measurement Study – Integrated Surveys on Agriculture (LSMS-ISA). The logit regression, the propensity score matching and the inverse probability weighted regression adjustment are used as the estimation techniques.FindingsThe study underscores that educational level, access to electricity, location, age and income are significant determinants of ICT adoption among the youth. The findings also show that the youth's average weekly engagement in agricultural activities is about 24 h. In addition, the result reveals that ICT adoption can increase youth agricultural employment by approximately 21%. The mean difference indicates that those with access to ICT participate in agricultural activities more than their counterparts without ICT access by 29.46%.Research limitations/implicationsOne of the limitations of the study is that some of the variables such as insecurity, social protection/safety nets, that may have a significant influence on youth agricultural participation where not included in the model due to data constraint. As a recommendation for further studies, given data availability, such variables should be considered when examining youth-agricultural employment nexus.Practical implicationsSince ICT adoption has a significant impact on agricultural employment, this study proposes improved infrastructure facilities such as reliable power supply, lowering the cost of mobile and data subscriptions and better education facilities should be prioritised at all localities. This will enable the youth to embrace agriculture and help improve their socioeconomic welfare and livelihood.Originality/valueUsing Wave 4 of the LSMS-ISA, logit regression, propensity score matching and the inverse probability weighted regression adjustment, makes this study one of the very few to examine the impact of ICT adoption on agricultural employment among the youth in Nigeria. It implies that this study has provided empirical evidence and expanded the frontiers of knowledge on the extent to which ICT adoption influences youth agricultural employment in Nigeria.

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“…Electronic dissemination of information (news, entertainment) to remote regions has drawn attention to alternative life experiences outside the rural realm and made migration to the city attractive to some. However, the same communication advances, notably the cell phone, have also enabled some agriculturalists to increase production and income, enhancing the security of rural livelihood (Aminou et al, 2018;Fabregas et al, 2019).…”

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A Historical Perspective on Land Tenure Security

Sunderlin

Holland

2022

Land Tenure Security and Sustainable Development

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In this chapter, we explore the forces that have shaped the current challenge of securing land tenure for those with little voice, power, and means. Focusing on the Global South, we identify trends in the ebb and flow of land tenure security and insecurity, distinguishing between those tied to agricultural-based societies and forest-dependent populations where relevant. We spotlight the broad arc of history tied to land access: the widespread acquisition of land by the powerful dating several centuries back, the partial restoration of local land access beginning in the mid-twentieth century (e.g., post-colonial governments, agricultural land reform and redistribution movements, and forest management devolution), the land-grabbing phenomenon and violence of recent years, and the current uncertainty over future directions for tenure security.

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Effect of Mobile Phone Ownership on Agricultural Productivity in Benin: The Case of Maize Farmers

Cited by 12 publications

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Does The Use of Mobile Phones by Farmers Have an Impact on Agricultural Productivity in East Java?

Does The Use of Mobile Phones by Farmers Have an Impact on Agricultural Productivity in East Java?

ICT adoption and youth employment in Nigeria's agricultural sector

A Historical Perspective on Land Tenure Security

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