Perception of the Influence of Home Videos on Youth Farmers in Makurdi, Nigeria

Odiaka, E. C.

doi:10.1080/10496505.2015.1075889

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“…The performance and capability of each stakeholder to ensure rural food security depends on the continuous flow of agricultural knowledge and information among all stakeholders. Generally, the importance of information is well established in the life of every human being as it serves as a source of knowledge and skills for individuals (Odiaka, 2015). Particularly in the field of agricultural development access to information is one of the basic ingredients to increase farm productivity (Pandey, 2017).…”

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Factors influencing use of information and communication technologies among farmers in rural Punjab, Pakistan

Luqman¹,

Yaseen²,

Ashraf³

et al. 2019

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This study explored the factors influencing the application of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) among farmers in the Punjab province of Pakistan. The Punjab province is divided into three agro-ecological zones viz Northern, Central and Southern. In this study, one district from each zone was randomly selected. Total sample size comprises of 150 farmers. Farmers were interviewed using a self-administered interview schedule comprising of open and close-ended questions. Respondents' access to ICTs was low level. Chi-square test revealed a significant association between the age of respondents and adoption of ICTs. Young respondents were leading users of ICTs in the study area. Size of landholding and income level of the respondents had a significant association with the frequency of use of ICTs in agriculture. Among various ICTs tools, mobile/cell phone attracted 47.3% of respondents to access agricultural information. Factors militating use of ICTs include; electricity/power issues (x̄=2.95/3.00), language barriers (x̄=2.93/3.00), limited knowledge and skills about ICTs (x̄=2.89/3.00), high cost (x̄=2.87/3.00) and limited availability of ICTs (x̄=2.85/3.00). Extent of ICTs use to access agricultural information can surge with the unit income level rise, enhanced access to ICTs and enhanced skill level to use ICTs.

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Factors influencing use of information and communication technologies among farmers in rural Punjab, Pakistan

Luqman¹,

Yaseen²,

Ashraf³

et al. 2019

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“…Answering the United Nation's (2016) call for education for sustainable development (ESD) solutions to agricultural and food security challenges around the world effectively mandates the development and implementation of information and communication technology (ICT) approaches, as the most widely available and cost-effective means for delivering agricultural ESD, especially in Africa (Aker, 2010;Aker & Mbiti, 2010;Armstrong, Diepeveen, & Gandhi, 2011;Asongu & Biekpe, 2017;Mutembei, Tsuma, Muasa, Muraya, & Erastus, 2015;Odiaka, 2015;Uesugi, 2008). For any ICT-ESD solution to succeed on the continent, however, it must be rooted in the actual realities of problems faced and the local capacities for solutions there.…”

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Facilitated discussions increase learning gains from dialectically localized animated educational videos in Niger

Bello‐Bravo

Zakari

Baoua

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Information Technology for Development

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This study measured the knowledge transfer and appeal of information and communication technologies (ICTs) used to deliver education for sustainable development (ESD) content to farmers in Niger experiencing major crop losses from the insect pest Maruca vitrata. ICT-ESD content consisted of two dialectically localized and animated videos that address food security problems of cowpea insect herbivory and the shortage of integrated pest management strategies in rural Niger. Comparing pre-test/post-test knowledge transfer for both animated videos when either (1) watched alone (AVO), or (2) in conjunction with a facilitated group discussion prior to post-testing (AVD), results from 90 farmers in 3 rural Nigerien villages showed statistically significant knowledge transfer in both AVO and AVD groups and still greater gains in the AVD group. Importantly, while a majority of participants expressed a preference for learning from such animated videos and a willingness to share their new knowledge and the videos with others, this finding did not statistically significantly associate with education level, supporting the idea that AVO/AVD is an inclusive strategy for low-literate learners within developing-nation contexts. Recommendations and theoretical implications for ICT-ESD implementations in resourcelimited areas are also discussed.

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“…Over the past decades, Africa has experienced a high uptake of ICTs, including mobile phones that have become an important tool for communication in rural areas (George, Simba and Zaipuna 2014;Asenso-Okyere and Mekonnen 2012;Mwombe et al 2014). This new trend is changing the way farmers communicate and the way they access and exchange information, especially among younger generations (Odiaka 2015). It is also important to note that the fast penetration of ICTs comes along with new opportunities for African farmers to access a larger range of information and improve their knowledge and livelihoods (Aker & Mbiti 2010;Asongu 2015;Demombynes & Thegeya 2012).…”

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6 - Impact Pathways of Weather Information for Smallholder Farmers: A Qualitative ex ante Analysis

Yegbemey¹,

Aloukoutou²,

Aïhounton³

2021

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This article explores ex ante the impact pathways of a hypothetical intervention which consists in providing smallholder farmers with weather-related information. It uses a qualitative approach based on focus group discussions in three villages with smallholder farmers and agricultural extension officers to build a theory of change. Results suggest that providing smallholder farmers with weather-related information has the potential to help them in taking informed production decisions. In doing so, smallholder farmers can better allocate their production resources and eventually record higher yield and income. The ultimate impact is that smallholder farmers will have better lives (i.e. livelihoods). There are several types of weather-related information that can be useful for farmers. There are also several dissemination channels. Some are based on local social networks and others on information and communication technologies. Each channel has strengths and weaknesses and the best or optimal dissemination approach would probably depend on the setting of the intervention area. A number of assumptions need to be in place for an impactful intervention. For instance, weather-related information needs to be accurate, available in a timely manner and easy to use. The described possible impact pathways need to be tested rigorously through policy-oriented research. Rosaine N. Yegbemey, Laboratoire d’Analyse et de Recherches sur les Dynamiques Economiques et Sociales (LARDES), Faculté d’Agronomie, Université de Parakou, Bénin. Email: ynerice@gmail.com; rosaine.yegbemey@fa-up.bj Aline M. Aloukoutou, Bureau de Recherche et de Développement en Agriculture (Breda-ONG). Email: alma_aline@yahoo.com & Ghislain B. D. Aihounton, Laboratoire d’Analyse et de Recherches sur les Dynamiques Economiques et Sociales (LARDES), Faculté d’Agronomie, Université de Parakou, Bénin. Email: aihountong@gmail.com

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Perception of the Influence of Home Videos on Youth Farmers in Makurdi, Nigeria

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Factors influencing use of information and communication technologies among farmers in rural Punjab, Pakistan

Factors influencing use of information and communication technologies among farmers in rural Punjab, Pakistan

Facilitated discussions increase learning gains from dialectically localized animated educational videos in Niger

6 - Impact Pathways of Weather Information for Smallholder Farmers: A Qualitative ex ante Analysis

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