Scherer, Clifford (author), Yarbrough, Paul (author), and Department of Communication, Cornell University
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1991
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 90 Document Number: C06426
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection, Mimeographed, 1991. 10 p. Paper presented at the USDA/University of Missouri videoconference "Poised for the Press" on September 5, 1991., Print media seem to have a clear edge over television and radio in communicating complex information which requires detailed explanations. Most effective choice of media depends on what needs to be communicated.
Galle, J. (author), Reneau, F.W. (author), and Department of Agricultural Education and Mechanization, Southern Illinois University; Department of Agricultural Education and Mechanization, Southern Illinois University
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1986
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 61 Document Number: C01866
12 pages., via online journal., This study explores the status of mobile usage among the agriculture community in the North‐Central province of Sri Lanka in relation to interactions with major agriculture stakeholders. The objectives of the study were to study the factors affecting the mobile use by farmers, farmers' willingness to receive agricultural information through mobile communication technology, and awareness on mobile based agriculture information systems. Primary data were collected at two stages using two structured interview schedules (N=390, n=65). According to the findings the access to mobile phone was considerable higher among the study group while age and education had an effect on using a mobile phone. Only a few farmers have yet started using them efficiently for agriculture and other commercial purposes. A considerable number of farmers used the mobile phones to contact input suppliers, buyers, agriculture extension officers and other farmers in the area, mostly those who represent community based organizations.
