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    2. Challenges in Accessing Agricultural Information Sources and Services by Farmers in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Olorunnishola, Emmanuel (author), Yusuf, Sherif (author), Zwalmam, Singya Zhimwang (author), and Suberu, Saka Bamidele (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2021-05-01
    Published:
    United States: University of Nebraska Press, Lincoln.
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 204 Document Number: D12358
    Journal Title:
    Library Philosophy and Practice
    Journal Title Details:
    Summer 2021
    Notes:
    12 pages., Agriculture play significant role towards sustainability of developing nations’ economy particularly Nigeria by providing abundant raw materials required by the industry, as well as ensures food security and a healthy nation. This study examines the challenges of accessing agricultural information sources and services by farmers in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State. Survey method was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprise of 16066 from which 78 farmers of the study area were selected using stratified random sampling and purposive sampling procedure. From the copies of questionnaires administered only 60 were duly completed and returned. Frequency and percentages were used in analyzing data collected. The findings from the study showed that information needs of farmers among others include application of improve techniques, irrigation management, seeds prices, farm wild fire management and prevention, purchase and use of fertilizer, government blueprint on agriculture, and meteorology information need of farmers in Edu Local Government . The findings further revealed that poor communication system, absence of library and information centre, absence of extension agents, insufficient knowledge on marketing of farm produce , insufficient credit facilities, insufficient information on government policies, insufficient fund were the challenges faced by farmers in accessing agricultural information sources and services. The study recommended among others that central facility providing and disseminating information on agricultural related services should be created in the study area that would be accessible to all farmers in order to meet their information needs.

    3. Factors influencing access to agricultural knowledge: the case of smallholder rice farmers in the Kilombero district of Tanzania

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Mtega, Wulystan P. (author), Ngoepe, Mpho (author), and Dube, Luyanda (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2016-05-27
    Published:
    Tanzania
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 169 Document Number: D08776
    Journal Title:
    South African Journal of Information Management
    Journal Title Details:
    18(1)
    Notes:
    8 pages.

    4. Farmers' perception about quality of planted seed yam and their preferences for certified seed yam in Ghana

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Boadu, Paul (author), Aidoo, Robert (author), Ohene-Yankyera, Kwasi (author), Kleigh, Ulrich (author), Abdoulaye, Tahirou (author), Maroya, Norbert (author), Orchard, John (author), and Bekoe, Stephen (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    Ghana
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 165 Document Number: D11664
    Journal Title:
    International Journal of Food and Agricultural Economics
    Journal Title Details:
    06(3) : 71-83
    Notes:
    14 pages., Online via AgEconSearch., Results of surveying among 380 yam farmers indicated that farmers generally agree that use use of certified seed yam would help to improve yield because of minimum to no disease/pest infestation. Farmer educational level, experiences, access to extension services and household incomes were factors influencing farmers' perception about quality of seed yam cultivated. Authors recommended promotion of farmer education through increased access to extension services.

    6. Investigating levels of ICT access and confidence by wheat planters in Hamedan Province for (Eurygaster integriceps) Sunn Pest Management and Control

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Language:
    Persian
    Publication Date:
    2006-10
    Published:
    Iran: Iranian Research Institute for Information Science and Technology (IranDoc)
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 207 Document Number: D13056
    Journal Title Details:
    V.22, Iss.1
    Notes:
    20 pages, abstract available in English., Varying forms of ICT is used nowadays to disseminate information and innovations among farmers. The present study investigates the level of access and confidence in various information and communication technologies with respect to pest control (e.g. Sunn Pest). A survey was performed over wheat farmers in Hamedan Province. 203 farmers where selected using multi-level, multi-step sampling. The required data was collected using a questionnaire composed of 35 open and two closed questions. Findings demonstrated that Hamedani Farmers have limited access to modern information sources such as computers, e-journals and e-magazines, and agricultural brochures. Organizational institutions and traditional sources of information such as agricultural extension and service centers, TV, neighbors and friends, Agricultural suppliers and such are increasingly available to these farmers. The findings demonstrates that farmers have high confidence in agricultural research center, Hamedan Agricultural Jahad Organization and regional agricultural service and extension. Given the current situation regarding presentation of specialized information on wheat pests and diseases, particularly the Sunn Pest, Agricultual extensions and Service centers that are highly available to the farmers, pose the most viable choice. There seems to be a significant correlation between area planted, level of production and farmers’ access and confidence in ICT. There is a significant, but negative correlation between farmers’ age and their confidence in ICT. Level of access to and confidence in ICT seems to have significant correlation with level of education, social standing and participation in training courses.

    7. Making DTV work down on the farm

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Knorr, Patrick (author / American Cable Association)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2005-07-18
    Published:
    USA
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C23583
    Journal Title:
    Broadcasting and Cable
    Journal Title Details:
    135(29) : 28
    Notes:
    Costs of transition to digital broadcasting will have a disproportionate impact on rural consumers and systems. Author offers ideas on how to deal with this.

    8. Random notes from the research files - Number 1

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Sumner, W.A. (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    1936-12
    Published:
    USA: American Association of Agricultural College Editors
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C17737
    Journal Title:
    AAACE
    Journal Title Details:
    19 (3) : 15-16
    Notes:
    Reports on a study of library access in rural areas. Results showed 47,054,168 rural people without library service in a U.S. population of 64,029,517. "Hence, it follows that the library falls somewhat short as an extension medium to influence masses of farm people."

    9. Risk, trust and knowledge networks in farmers' learning

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Sligo, F.X. (author), Massey, Claire (author), and Department of Communication and Journalism, Massey University Massey University, New Zealand Centre for SME Research
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2007-04
    Published:
    Elsevier
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 16 Document Number: D10440
    Journal Title:
    Journal of Rural Studies
    Journal Title Details:
    23(2) : 170-182
    Notes:
    13 pages., Via online journal., This study reports on New Zealand dairy farmers’ access to and use of information as mediated through conditions of risk and trust within the context of their interpersonal social networks. We located participants’ reports of their information use within their perceived environments of trust and risk, following Giddens's [1990. The consequences of modernity. Polity Press, Stanford, CA] typology of trust and risk in pre-modernity and modernity. The research participants were constant users of interpersonal and print information from numerous sources, and monitored their incoming data in the light of strategic needs, reflecting their roles as both farming practitioners and business owners. Socio-spatial knowledge networks (SSKNs) combine individuals’ explanatory cognitive models of information acquisition and use with a micro-geographical analysis of their interpersonal networks. The participants showed characteristics of pre-modern, modern and even post-modern society in respect of their use of complex interactional forms, as well as a blending of individualistic and communitarian practices and concerns in their professional and personal lives.