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2. A state-of-the-art review on facilitating sustainable agriculture through green fertilizer technology adoption: Assessing farmers behavior
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Nadia Adnan (author), Shahrina Md Nordin (author), Mohamad Ariff Bahruddin (author), and Ahmad Hussen Tareq (author)
- Format:
- Online journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2019-04
- Published:
- International: Science Direct
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 7 Document Number: D10291
- Journal Title:
- Trends in Food Science & Technology
- Journal Title Details:
- 86 : 439-452
- Notes:
- 14 pages., Via online journal., Green technology is the means of improving towards the rising environmental concern. The implication of green fertilizer technology (GFT) is the need for the modern development of environmentally friendly technology, also to increase the production level among all the agriculture crops. It is especially needed for paddy production, as it has always been considered as an important commodity because it is the main staple food for the nation. Paddy production in Malaysia using GFT allows for sustainable development and boosts the yield. Nevertheless, the adoption rate of GFT is unsatisfactory in most of the developing countries, including in Malaysia. The fact that the cost of production is considerably higher results in low-level perception regarding the adoption of GFT. Hence, the integration of communication and technology factors could become one of the main elements for the further development of the paddy sector in Malaysia. The overall objective of this research study will identify the factors that determine paddy farmer's adoption decision on GFT in Malaysia. To do so, a literature review was compiled on the topic of agriculture innovation-based adoption decision theories such as Diffusion of innovation (DOI), Theory of reasoned action (TRA), Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and Technology acceptance model (TAM) and communication channels to study paddy farmers' adoption decision of GFT. The results of the review revealed that this framework highlights adoption as an intricate behavior, interweaving aspects such as communication channels, socio-psychological and innovation attribute considerations. The conceptual framework illuminates the decision towards adoption as a self-motivated process, assumes a composite interaction among groups of variables coming from two different theories. The combination of DOI, TRA, TPB, TAM and communication channels overcome some limitations that arise when the only theory is used to examine the adoption decision among paddy farmers in Malaysia. Correspondingly, there has been limited empirical research done on the decision of adoption toward GFT use among paddy farmers in Malaysia.
3. A study of women farmers’ agricultural information needs and accessibility: a case study of apa local government area of Benue State, Nigeria
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Okwu, O. J. (author) and Umoru, B. I. (author)
- Format:
- Online journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2019-02
- Published:
- International Scholars Journals
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 114 Document Number: D11001
- Journal Title:
- African Journal of Gender and Women Studies
- Journal Title Details:
- 4(2):1-7
- Notes:
- 7 pages., via online journal., The study was aimed at determining women farmers' agricultural information needs and accessibility, using Apa local government area of Benue State as a case study. A sample size of 70 women farmers was initially taken for the study but only data for 65 respondents were analyzed. Simple random sampling technique was used for the sample selection and questionnaire was used to elicit information from the respondents. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. The result showed highest information needs in the areas of pesticides and fertilizer applications and improved farm implements. Husbands, fellow women and mass media were the main sources of agricultural information to women farmers and accessibility of information from these sources was relatively high. Age, educational level and income of women farmers showed significant relationships with their accessibility to agricultural information at 5% level of significance. It is recommended that enough information should be provided in the needed areas and women adult literacy and economic empowerment programmes should be given serious attention to enhance their access to needed agricultural information.
4. A study on the usage of mass media information communication technology among the farming community of Mandya District, Karnataka State, India
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Devaraj, Dr. (author), Kumar, Stanley Madan (author), Kumari, S. Usha (author), and Machendranath, Dr. (author)
- Format:
- Online journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2019-02-11
- Published:
- Public Knowledge Project
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 122 Document Number: D11141
- Journal Title:
- Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries
- Journal Title Details:
- 6(3): 423-432
- Notes:
- 10 pages., ISSN 2241-1925, via online journal., Mass-media plays a very important role in bringing about change in the behavior of users by putting across the useful information, which leads to decision making for adoption of innovation. Among the different Mass-media channels radio and television are becoming popular for farm, home, community and entertainment programmes. This paper discusses the Usage of Mass Media Information Communication Technology among the farming community of Mandya District, Karnataka State, India.
5. A visit with a friend is more precious than ever in a world of complex media
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Kruse, Loren (author)
- Format:
- Commentary
- Publication Date:
- 2008-02
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C26998
- Journal Title:
- Successful Farming
- Journal Title Details:
- 106(3) : 5 (Mid-February)
- Notes:
- Traces the expansion in number of media options available during the past 30 years and expresses appreciation to readers for their readership of Successful Farming magazine in that competitive environment.
6. Can community-based organisations deliver adequate agricultural information to farmers? Evidence from rural resources centers in Cameroon
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Kenfack Essougong, Urcil Papito (author), Fongang Fouepe, Guillaume Hensel (author), and Degrande, Ann (author)
- Format:
- Online journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2018-01-30
- Published:
- USA: SAGE Journals
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 7 Document Number: D10229
- Journal Title:
- Information Development
- Notes:
- 12 pages., Via online journal., Rural Resources Centers (RRCs) managed by community-based organisations, where farmers come together for training and demonstration, have been an innovative extension approach in Cameroon since 2006. This paper describes information flow in RRCs and farmers’ assessment of RRCs as information sources. All the RRCs in Cameroon were studied and 29 group interviews, involving 118 producers and 7 individual interviews with RRC managers, were performed. RRCs share information with several stakeholders including farmers, research institutions, and educational and religious institutions; and interpersonal channels are commonly used. Farmers and agricultural extension workers are the most important sources of information for RRCs. Farmers rank RRCs as their second best sources of information after fellow farmers. On average, each year, RRCs organise at least 40 training sessions for about 1777 participants. The themes are mainly agroforestry (29%), marketing (20%), group dynamics (20%) and post-harvest techniques (11%). The issue of funding the activities of the RRCs needs to be addressed, they need to be better structured, and their human resources increased and strengthened.
7. Cognitive and affective responses by Lubbock Chamber of Commerce affiliates to agricultural news
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Akers, Cindy (author), Davis, Chad S. (author), Fraze, Steve (author), Campbell, Meredith (author), and Doerfert, David (author)
- Format:
- Research paper
- Publication Date:
- 2006-02-04
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 149 Document Number: C24006
- Notes:
- 24 p. Paper presented at the Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists' 103rd annual meeting in Orlando, Fla. [Agricultural Communications Section].
8. Covering twin revolutions: 50 years of agricultural media in the U.S
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Evans, Jim (author)
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Publication Date:
- 2012-10
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 146 Document Number: D06639
- Notes:
- Unpublished manuscript, part of which was used as an article in the 50th anniversary issue of Agri Marketing magazine, October2012. 9 pages.
9. Finding the right channel: an analysis of communication channel preferences amongst potential extension clientele
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Carroll, Ashley A. (author), Lamm, Kevan W. (author), and Borron, Abigail (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2022
- Published:
- USA: New Prairie Press
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 205 Document Number: D12607
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Agricultural Education
- Journal Title Details:
- V. 63, N.2
- Notes:
- 19pgs, New communication methods and technology continue to emerge and evolve – as do societal trends – making it paramount that Extension professionals stay abreast with the preferred communication channels of potential clientele. By being aware of clients’ preferred communication channels, Extension professionals can increase the number of participants who benefit from their work while also improving the quality of the message being delivered. The present study examined the preferred communication channels of potential Extension clientele specifically when gathering information regarding their community. Specifically, a non-probability opt-in sampling procedure was employed whereby respondent (N = 3,347) communication channel preferences were analyzed from an audience segmentation and uses and gratifications perspective. Overall, the results indicated the most effective channels through which to reach potential Extension clientele under 50 years of age is through the internet and social media, while word of mouth and newspaper are preferred channels for those 50 and over. However, the results of the study indicate there are a variety of potential communication channels with varying degrees of preference among different audiences. Using study results as a starting point to inform communication channel strategy may help to Extension professionals ensure the correct message is provided to the correct audience via the correct channel.
10. Public opinions of farmer-oriented environmentally friendly extension programs: a case of best management practices
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Huang, Pei-wen (author), Lamm, Alexa J. (author), and Rumble, Joy N. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2016
- Published:
- United States
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 169 Document Number: D08766
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- 4(3) : 75-92