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    3. COVID-19 Pandemic: Implication on Nigeria Agriculture and Role of Extension

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Ayi, N.A. (author)
    Format:
    Conference paper
    Publication Date:
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    Published:
    Nigeria: AJOL
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 204 Document Number: D12442
    Journal Title:
    Journal of Agricultural Extension
    Journal Title Details:
    Vol. 26 No. 1
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    Conference paper / journal article, The paper focused on COVID-19 pandemic, its implication on the Nigeria agriculture and the role of extension. The review uncovered a subtle but undeniable negative impact on all the value chain of the Nigeria agriculture. One of the most important factors that may avert this negative impact is agricultural extension service. With lockdown, travel ban and social distancing, the way out becomes technology. Government and institutions at all levels should intentionally deploy technology tools to aid effective agricultural extension service to farmers.

    5. Information Needs of Cassava Farmer-Processors on Cassava Value Addition Technologies in Oyo State, Nigeria

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Bamidele Olajide, Rasak (author), Sanni, Lateef O. (author), Atser, Goodwin (author), Dixon, Alfred (author), and Oladokun, Ibukunoluwa O. (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
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    Published:
    Nigeria: Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 203 Document Number: D12216
    Journal Title:
    Journal of Agricultural Extension
    Journal Title Details:
    Vol 25 No 3 (2021)
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    12 pages., The rapidly expanding end-use markets for cassava implies a surge in the production and processing of cassava roots into various value-added forms. This study investigated the information needs of cassava farmers on cassava value addition technologies in Oyo State, Nigeria, to ascertain areas of information gap for farmers to maximally exploit the opportunities inherent in the product value addition. Using a multistage sampling procedure, 130 registered cassava farmers were sampled and interviewed. Data were collected on respondents’ personal and enterprise characteristics, access to information, perceived benefits and constraints to accessing information and information needs on cassava value addition. Data were analysed using percentages, means and correlational analysis at p=0.05. Results indicate that respondents were married (91.5%), with mean farm size and farming experience of 2.3 ha and 20.1±13.8 years, respectively, while fellow farmers ranked first as major source of information. Though respondents were constrained with low income (70.0%), they reckoned that if they had access to information on value addition, their postharvest loss will be reduced (89.2%). Respondents had information gap on information needs on cassava adhesives (1st), glucose syrups (2nd) and confectionaries (3rd). Farming experience (r = -.236), constraints (r = -.288) and access to sources of information were significantly related to respondents’ information needs. It is recommended that information on improved cassava value addition technologies be made available to cassava farmers through relevant sources, especially during emergencies coupled with hands –on training for effective application of information acquired. Keywords: Information needs, Information sources, Access to information, Cassava value addition technologies.

    7. The Role of Social Media Applications in Palm Oil Extension Services in Malaysia

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Peng, Tan Say (author), Lyndon, Novel (author), Hashim, Khairuman (author), and Aman, Zaki (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
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    Published:
    Malaysia: UKM Press
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 204 Document Number: D12428
    Journal Title:
    Journal of Southeast Asia Social Sciences and Humanities
    Journal Title Details:
    Vol. 91 (3)
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    21 pages, The Malaysian palm oil industry faces many challenges, especially in agricultural technology at the plantation level because smallholders have trouble getting detailed information and the latest data on the palm oil industry issues. More efficient extension services are needed in meeting the need to increase knowledge. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is the best method to accelerate agricultural technology transfer from research institutions to smallholders. Growing concerns about the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on health have prompted development agents to change the course and landscape of their delivery to social media application as a new norm socialisation agent. The study aims to examine the role of information and communication technology as a tool for developing new norms in conveying information and empowering smallholders’ knowledge. This study uses a qualitative approach through content analysis on several reports from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). The study found that the use of social media platforms among Malaysians is high, thus the level of application of technology and palm oil information needs to be improved through social media applications. The government needs to develop social media applications that are friendly, easily accessible and the information presented is easy to understand. The implication of this study is that the use of information and communication technology will change the pattern of expansion of the palm oil sector in Malaysia in the future.