Linking local rice processors’ access to rural radio, gender, and livelihoods in Benin

Zossou, Espérance; Vodouhe, Davo Simplice; Mele, Paul Van; Agboh-Noameshie, Afiavi R.; Lebailly, Philippe

doi:10.1080/09614524.2015.1069261

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“…A 2007 study, which examined the relationship between economic growth and mobile phone use by fishers in India, found that mobile phone use was related to a decreased feeling of isolation [37]. The link between ICTs and information hubs was also suggested by a study on rural radio in Benin, which found a relationship between participatory radio programming and farmer access to agriculture experts [38].…”

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The Role of Information and Interaction Processes in the Adoption of Agriculture Inputs in Uganda

Freeman¹,

Qin

2020

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Agriculture is an essential component of food security, sustainable livelihoods, and economic development in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Smallholder farmers, however, are restricted in the number of crops they can grow due to small plot sizes. Agriculture inputs, such as fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides, and improved seed varieties, could prove to be useful resources to improve yield. Despite the potential of these agriculture technologies, input use throughout much of SSA remains low. This paper aims to better understand the process of innovation diffusion through information and interaction processes at the individual, social network, and community levels. A total of 203 participants were surveyed using a semi-structured interview method in four rural communities located in the Mbale, Lira, Kabale, and Masaka districts of Uganda. Participants were asked about their access to information technologies, information sources via social network ties, level of engagement in the local community, and agricultural input use. Results indicate households with higher levels of information access through cell phone use and weak-tie information sources are more likely to use inputs. Significant findings also include the interactional effect of cell phones and weak ties on fertilizer adoption. This research could inform policy makers of cost-effective methods of disseminating agriculture information and encouraging innovation diffusion.

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The Role of Information and Interaction Processes in the Adoption of Agriculture Inputs in Uganda

Freeman¹,

Qin

2020

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“…In many West African countries, agricultural extension services face challenges and are under constant pressure to help farmers to access the appropriate agricultural knowledge and information (Nederlof & Odonkor, 2006;Zossou et al, 2020). To address these challenges, videos are increasingly used in agricultural extension and easily integrated with other rural learning approaches (Van Mele, 2008;Zossou et al, 2009aZossou et al, , 2015Zossou et al, , 2017Zossou et al, , 2020. Earlier research showed that video has great potential to enhance sustainable agriculture by encouraging local innovations which take into account farmers' creativity and trigger many behavioural and institutional changes (Chowdhury et al, 2011;Van Mele et al, 2007;Zossou et al, 2009bZossou et al, , 2015Zoundji et al, 2018).…”

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Experimental auctions with exogenous and endogenous information treatment: Willingness to pay for improved parboiled rice in Benin

Zossou

Fiamohe

Vodouhe

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J Agricultural Economics

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The impact of information as an extrinsic quality cue on consumers' valuation of intrinsic food quality attributes can be captured by incorporating 'information treatments' in experimental auctions. We combine 'exogenous' information treatments (a video broadcast and a radio transcript) on the benefits of a locally produced improved rice processing technology with an 'endogenous' information treatment which elicits word-of-mouth exchange among consumers. We assess the effects of these information treatments on consumers' choice and valuation of parboiled rice with upgraded quality in two urban markets in Benin. We find that exogenous information increases market share of the locally produced improved product by 14% at the expense of the competing, imported product, an effect which is further amplified by 11% through endogenous information. Endogenous information has a dampening effect on price premiums though; while visual and auditory information added 6-14% value to local rice,

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“…Le service des crieurs publics qui autrefois était sollicité pour la mobilisation des producteurs l'est de moins en moins à cause de son coût que les conseillers ne sont pas souvent en mesure de supporter. Mais, c'est pourtant un moyen local de communication très efficace dans le contexte africain caractérisé par une forte ruralité et un faible taux d'alphabétisation (Zossou et al 2015). Une négligence est donc notée dans la mise en oeuvre de cette phase essentielle pour la réussite du conseil.…”

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Entre abstraction et réalité dans la mise en œuvre du conseil agricole en Afrique subsaharienne: leçons apprises des expériences du département de l’Atlantique au Bénin

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Agricultural advisory, a learning and decision-making approach, is an important part of the agricultural policies in Sub-saharan Africa. This study aims to analyse the agricultural advisory service provided by comparing the organizational framework and implementation strategies with the realities observed in practice. Using simple random sampling method, 6 groups of 30 farmers from 6 different villages and 30 agricultural advisers were selected in the south of Benin, “Atlantique” department. Data were collected through focus group discussion and semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed using an analytical framework integrating the institutional and social environment as well as the various modalities used for the provision of agricultural advice. Results highlighted four main categories of factors limiting farmers’ access to agricultural advisory service: (i) agricultural advisory service-oriented towards large farms; (ii) individualized and overly specialized advice; (iii) limited number and unskilled agricultural advisers; and (iv) a “gendarme” monitoring and evaluation system little oriented towards the quality of the advice. This critical analysis of the implementation of the agricultural advice service offers some guidelines for strengthening agricultural innovation systems.

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Linking local rice processors’ access to rural radio, gender, and livelihoods in Benin

Cited by 10 publications

References 3 publications

The Role of Information and Interaction Processes in the Adoption of Agriculture Inputs in Uganda

The Role of Information and Interaction Processes in the Adoption of Agriculture Inputs in Uganda

Experimental auctions with exogenous and endogenous information treatment: Willingness to pay for improved parboiled rice in Benin

Entre abstraction et réalité dans la mise en œuvre du conseil agricole en Afrique subsaharienne: leçons apprises des expériences du département de l’Atlantique au Bénin

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