Extension Officers’ Adoption of Modern Information Communication Technologies to Interact with Farmers of Trinidad

Narine, Lendel; Harder, Amy; Roberts, T. Grady

doi:10.5191/jiaee.2019.26103

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“…Agriculture in the country historically contributed around 1% of total gross domestic product (GDP) to an oil-based economy (Seepersad & Douglas, 2002;Shik et al, 2018). Trinidad and Tobago has been considered a net food importer, making any agricultural production critical to surviving trade shocks or fluctuations in the global food market (Narine et al, 2019;Shik et al, 2018). Adverse weather conditions have historically impacted the agricultural sector on both islands (Roopnarine et al, 2018;Shik et al, 2018).…”

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Disaster Management During Tropical Storm Karen: The Story of Trinidad Extension

Mike

Telg

Harder

et al. 2021

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the weather-related disaster preparedness and response strategies of agricultural extension professionals in Trinidad during Tropical Storm Karen (TSK). Trinidad faces perennial flooding, and Trinidad extension professionals have often been involved in the management of weather-related disasters. TSK was contextualized as a case study, and a qualitative approach was used to investigate the lived experiences of the extension professionals who directly assisted with managing the event. Semi-structured interview data were collected, along with concept maps and participant-rendered drawings. Each interview was compared with the participant’s concept map and drawing, while the constant comparative technique was used to evaluate the interview data among the participants to derive themes. Data were collected remotely using internet platforms due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Findings indicated that disaster preparedness was strategized through field activities, including collecting data and providing disaster advice to clients. Disaster responsiveness was strategized through field actions, primarily through field evaluations for subsidy claims. In addition, related to disaster response, extension professionals faced various challenges in responding to TSK, most notably, the inability to access appropriate transportation. The findings of this study can guide the government of Trinidad and Tobago in bolstering the disaster management strategies of the country, as well as inform regional disaster management plans in other Caribbean countries.

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Disaster Management During Tropical Storm Karen: The Story of Trinidad Extension

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Harder

et al. 2021

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“…Extension personnel are aware of the potential to engage with farmers via ICTs but lack the necessary policy support and network administration to increase adoption and use (Narine et al, 2019b). ICT capacity development needs include financial, technological, and administrative support (Narine et al, 2019b;Taylor, 2015). Historically, ICTs have not been accessible to all (Aker & Mbiti, 2010).…”

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“…ICT use refers to an extension network's perception of ICTs, promotion of ICT use, and active use of ICTs (Lamm et al, 2019). Extension network members should understand the advantages associated with ICTs and receive proper training for ICT use (Narine et al, 2019b;Taylor, 2015). Therefore, network support of ICTs is critical in facilitating social acceptance of new technologies (Lamm et al, 2019;Narine et al, 2019b).…”

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“…Extension network members should understand the advantages associated with ICTs and receive proper training for ICT use (Narine et al, 2019b;Taylor, 2015). Therefore, network support of ICTs is critical in facilitating social acceptance of new technologies (Lamm et al, 2019;Narine et al, 2019b). Several studies have demonstrated how limited perceptions of peer and administrative support impedes use of ICTs by extension personnel (see Ganpat & de Frietas, 2010;Narine et al, 2019b;Strong et al, 2014).…”

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“…Therefore, network support of ICTs is critical in facilitating social acceptance of new technologies (Lamm et al, 2019;Narine et al, 2019b). Several studies have demonstrated how limited perceptions of peer and administrative support impedes use of ICTs by extension personnel (see Ganpat & de Frietas, 2010;Narine et al, 2019b;Strong et al, 2014). Network support can occur directly or indirectly through policies and managerial support (Narine et al, 2019b;Rogers, 2003).…”

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Information and Communication Technology Use Capacity Within Extension Networks: Development and Preliminary Validation of an Empirical Scale

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Lamm²,

Davis³

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Advancing information and communication technologies (ICTs) has become central to international agricultural and extension development efforts. ICTs are crucial in facilitating information transfer, ensuring stakeholder access to information, and increasing the decision- making capacity of smallholder farmers. The research presented here introduces an instrument developed to quantify perceptions of ICT use capacity within international extension networks. The aggregate scale was verified for content validity, response process validity, internal structure validity, and consequential validity informing its use. The instrument was administered to network members (n = 122) associated with the Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services. An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted with measures of correlation and reliability analysed. Six factors were extracted and analysed further. The resulting Perceptions of ICT Use scale and factors can be used as reliable instruments for quantifying perceptions of ICT use capacity, enhancing international extension network needs assessments, and informing policies and practices which maximize ICT capacity. Keywords: information communication technology (ICT); scale development; rural advisory services; international extension; capacity assessment

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Drivers of adaptive capacity of rural women farmers: The role of climate action and information mediums in rural Ghana

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Gender‐differentiated roles, responsibilities, access, rights, and knowledge gaps shape women's vulnerability to climate change. This is especially critical for women farmers whose livelihoods are climate‐dependent. A key component in building women farmers’ resilience to climate change is deepening their adaptive capacity. Therefore, this research sought to measure the adaptive capacity of women farmers from two unique districts of Ghana using the sustainable livelihood capitals and investigate how access to climate information and the uptake of climate action can influence women's adaptive capacity. Rural women farmers (n = 497) were interviewed through a survey and supported with key informant interviews from six agricultural staff at the selected districts. The adaptive capacity of respondents was rated moderate at 0.405. Differences between the adaptive capacity of women from different agroecological zones (Dormaa East—0.422; East Gonja—0.388) were statistically insignificant (p > 0.05). All climate information mediums except the TV medium had a significant prediction on women farmers’ adaptive capacity. The odds of a decreasing relationship of predictor variables, such as extension officer medium, radio, and adaptation action, require strategic structuring to accrue holistic benefit. The study thus recommends deepening women's benefit from extension services by attracting and retaining female extensionists, while training extensionists on tailored techniques for engaging female farmers. Again, extensionists who report high outreach to female farmers should be incentivized. Traditional and modern Information and Communication Technology mediums must be explored and integrated as alternatives. Co‐benefit practices for both adaptation and mitigation should be encouraged among women farmers to deepen climate action.

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Extension Officers’ Adoption of Modern Information Communication Technologies to Interact with Farmers of Trinidad

Cited by 9 publications

References 21 publications

Disaster Management During Tropical Storm Karen: The Story of Trinidad Extension

Disaster Management During Tropical Storm Karen: The Story of Trinidad Extension

Information and Communication Technology Use Capacity Within Extension Networks: Development and Preliminary Validation of an Empirical Scale

Drivers of adaptive capacity of rural women farmers: The role of climate action and information mediums in rural Ghana

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