The Generation and Dissemination of Agricultural Information to Farmers in Nigeria: A Review

Abstract

Literature review is a comprehensive survey of the work published in a particular field of study or line of research, usually over a specific period of time, in the form of an in-depth, critical bibliographic essay or annotated list in which attention is drawn to the most significant work. This review will examine previous and current studies dealing with the events that have influenced the economic problems of Nigerian farmers. The review covers such area as: The concept of agricultural information, information generation output and types, information needs and assessment, users of agricultural research information, sources and access to agricultural information, the concept of information flow and the challenges/barriers of information dissemination were all reviewed.

Channels used to deliver agricultural information and knowledge to smallholder farmers

“…Despite these concerted efforts and initiatives to enhance the delivery of agricultural information and knowledge to smallholder farmers, access to these resources in Tanzania, and the Kyela District in particular, remains largely poor. This suggests that only a small portion of the agricultural information and knowledge produced reaches farmers (Sani et al, 2014). This has also been confirmed in Tanzania's National Agriculture Policy where it is clearly stated that the collection of information from producers and its dissemination to various actors, including farmers, is insufficient (United Republic of Tanzania, 2013).…”

The role of university community programs in disseminating agriculture innovation: a case study in Sekincau Region, West Lampung, Indonesia

“…This method might be chosen by faculties since they could not stay longer on the area when actually beside farmers, the other consumers of information are the extension workers. These are people who are employed by government and have a certain level of education to bridge the gap between the government and the farmers [10]. Some qualitative evaluations have questioned the approach of T & V as being 'top down' and lacking a means for organizing farmers to express their own demands for the community development or extension advice.…”

Credibility of Information Sources and Channels as Perceived by Paddy Farmers in Telangana State

“…Farmers' information requirements were shifting from being demand-driven to need-based. The development of agricultural products depends on the generation and transmission of agricultural information (Sani et al, 2014). For farmers to remain informed about changes in their environment, it is critical to conduct regular research.…”