Information-Seeking Behavior and Utilization among Snail Farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria: Implications for Sustainable Animal Production

Owolade, Esther Olufunmilayo; Arimi, Kayode

doi:10.5191/jiaee.2012.19304

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“…However, there was a positive relationship between the sources of information including neighbouring farmers, other farmers and TV programmes, with the informationseeking behaviour of the farmers towards sustainable agriculture. Similarly, Owolade and Kayode (2012) concluded that there was a significant relationship between the sources of information and information-seeking behaviour of snail farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria, as well as the utilization of such information. A significant relationship also existed between constraints faced by the farmers and information-seeking behaviour, as well as utilization by these farmers.…”

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Information seeking behaviour of ordinary and elite saffron farmers in Iran

Radad

Behzadi

Zadehrahim

2017

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Purpose-The present research aims to compare information-seeking behaviour of ordinary and elite saffron farmers in Iran. Design/methodology/approach-The study sample consisted of 375 saffron farmers (295 ordinary and 80 elite saffron farmers) selected using the cluster sampling method. Data were collected by a kind of researcher-made questionnaire. Findings-The results showed saffron onion, pesticides, cultivators and farmland worker were the main components of saffron farmers' information-seeking behaviour of both groups. The most important sources of information for both groups included reference to past experience, neighbouring saffron farmers, contact with informants and other family members. The main criteria which affected the behaviour of the two groups on the use of information sources were provided information in local language, native people, clear and intelligible information and low cost. Farmers were also confronted with common problems such as lack of attention to the needs of farmers and insufficient number of technical experts. It was also found that there was no significant relationship between information-seeking behaviour of elite and ordinary saffron farmers and their performance. Originality/value-Saffron is one of the most important agricultural export products in Iran, and this paper is the first research in this subject. The results can help develop information-seeking behaviour of farmers.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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Information seeking behaviour of ordinary and elite saffron farmers in Iran

Radad

Behzadi

Zadehrahim

2017

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“…In order to increase trust and open access to information, it would be important to encourage the participation of other members in communities through opinion leaders. In a study by Owolade and Kayode (2012), interpersonal means of communication were found effective for sharing information with farmers. These interpersonal relationships will help develop trust.…”

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Small-Scale Farmers’ Perceptions of Agricultural Information Sources in Northern Haiti

Zelaya

Harder

Roberts

2016

JIAEE

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Agricultural extension in developing countries can be a major source of support for small-scale farmers. In Haiti, the majority of the agricultural population is made up of smallscale farmers. In the past, Haiti’s extension system has suffered from various governmental instabilities in the nation. This study sought to (a) determine the information channels smallscale farmers use in the North Department of Haiti, (b) determine the accessibility of quality information as perceived by small-scale farmers in the North Department of Haiti, and (c) identify the perceived barriers to successful production of small-scale farmers in the North Department of Haiti. Results from this study showed Haitian farmers in the North Department gain their information for farming from a variety of sources. The farmers in this study varied in their perceptions of the accessibility of quality information in the area. While some farmers participated in groups with extension services, most farmers had not participated in these groups. Farmers in this study also displayed a lack of trust towards service providers in the region. Farmer perceptions of external factors as barriers towards production illustrated a sense of powerlessness in their production practices. Recommendations include using opinion leaders to engage small-scale farmers and build trust towards service providers.

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“…Another study in Tanzania by Benard, Dulle and Ngalapa (2014) indicated that rice farmers need information related to marketing, weather conditions, agricultural credit/loan, new seeds, storage methods, planting methods, diseases, and pest control. Owolade and Kayode's (2012) study on snail farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria, reveals that radio, television, farmers associations, newspapers and extension agents were the primary information sources to satisfy their various information needs. Another study in Nigeria by Saleh and Lasisi (2011) report agriculture, education, economy, health, and politics are some of the major information needs of rural women.…”

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“…Several studies, such as Momodu (2002), Kalusopa (2005), Mtega (2012), Benard , Dulle and Ngalapa (2014), Owolade and Kayode's (2012), report the information practices of various rural populations including farmers, snail farmers, rural women, and cottage industry professionals. This section briefly illustrates the core findings of some of the studies conducted on rural dwellers in various countries.…”

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The Information Practices of the Fishermen in the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh

Shuva

2017

Open Information Science

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Abstract:Utilizing de Certeau's concepts of "tactics" and "strategies," and Chatman's "information poverty," this study examines the information practices of the fishermen in the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh. Using faceto-face surveys, this study gathers data from 102 fishermen in the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh. The findings of the study reveal that the majority of fishermen ("fisher folks") studied regularly need information on weather, fish buying and selling prices, daily consumable products, entertainment, and religion. Fisher folks in this study heavily rely on their informal information networks (e.g., family and friends) to meet their diverse information needs. The study also reports various information challenges faced by the participants. It is evident in this study that fisher folks, due to unwelcoming information environment of strategic institutions (e.g., various government agencies), tactically avoid services and information provided by them. A call for radical change in "information service culture" (i.e., offering information to only educated, the dominant group of the society) has been emphasized by the author of the paper. The study also highlights the importance of offering appropriate, need-based, welcoming information services to rural communities by various government information agencies including public libraries. It is expected that this study will help researchers design studies aimed at exploring the "tactical information practices" of various unprivileged groups such as victims of domestic violence, ready-made garments worker, sex workers, etc., who have diverse socioeconomic and political backgrounds.

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Information-Seeking Behavior and Utilization among Snail Farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria: Implications for Sustainable Animal Production

Cited by 19 publications

References 4 publications

Information seeking behaviour of ordinary and elite saffron farmers in Iran

Information seeking behaviour of ordinary and elite saffron farmers in Iran

Small-Scale Farmers’ Perceptions of Agricultural Information Sources in Northern Haiti

The Information Practices of the Fishermen in the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh

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