Abbott, Eric A. (author), Yarbrough, J. Paul (author), and Abbott: Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Iowa State University; Yarbrough: Department of Communication, Cornell University
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1992
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 90 Document Number: C06428
James F. Evans Collection, New communication technologies such as the microcomputer, videotex/teletext systems, the videocassette recorder, and satellite receiving dishes have been available to farmers since the early 1980s. This longitudinal study examines ethical issues associated with the impact that differential patterns of adoption and use of these technologies have had on inequalities among farmers from 1982 to 1989. The results demonstrate a strong adoption and use bias toward larger scale farmers who already have well-developed skills for handling information. This bias is especially strong for microcomputer and videotex/teletex systems and it is increasing over time. Although the same farmers are not adopting all communication innovations, there is a strong tendency toward the already information-rich making the most use of the innovations they adopt. The article concludes with several recommendations that would help minimize some of these information inequalities. (original)
Arboleda-Sepulveda, Orlando (author / Chief, IPM Regional Information Centre, CATIE-Tropical Agricultural Center for Research and Education, Turrialba, Costa Rica)
Format:
Journal article
Language:
Spanish with English abstract
Publication Date:
1993
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 96 Document Number: C07571
search through journal, Plant protection research results are analyzed in the framework of their generation, handling, publication and distribution in Central American countries. Personal attitudes as well as institutional policies to stimulate production and dissemination of information have to be established or reinforced. Particular reference is made to the utilization of national and regional journals and specialized information services such as those sponsored by CATIE. (author)
Ballantyne, Peter G. (author) and Kwong, Rosemary Ng Kee (author)
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
1992
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 93 Document Number: C07033
Notes:
Table of contents and abstract, The Hague: International Service for National Agricultural Research, 1992. ISNAR small countries study paper No. 6. 23 p.
Ballantyne, Peter G. (author) and Mavuso, Makana (author)
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
1992
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 93 Document Number: C07035
Notes:
Table of contents and abstract, The Hague: International Service for National Agricultural Research, 1992. ISNAR small countries study paper No. 9. 22 p.
