Use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) among Researchers, Extension Workers and Farmers in Abia and Enugu States: Implications for a National Agricultural Extension Policy on ICTs
The study ascertained the level of usage as well as constraints to the use of information communication technologies (ICTs) among major stakeholders in the agricultural development process in Abia and Enugu States of Nigeria. Data for the study were generated from a sample of 110 respondents using s...
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| author | A E Agwu U C Uche-Mba O. M Akinnagbe |
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| description | The study ascertained the level of usage as well as constraints to the use
of information communication technologies (ICTs) among major
stakeholders in the agricultural development process in Abia and Enugu
States of Nigeria. Data for the study were generated from a sample of
110 respondents using structured interview schedule and questionnaire.
Findings indicate that majority (52.5%, 57.5% and 56.7%) of researchers;
extension workers and farmers had high, moderate and low knowledge
levels of available ICTs, respectively. Out of 24 information
communication technologies in use among the respondents, 11 were
frequently utilized by researchers, while only 4 and 3 of the facilities were
frequently utilized by extension workers and farmers, respectively. The
study revealed major constraints to the use of ICTs to include lack of
sufficiently trained computer personnel, lack of confidence in operating
modern ICTs, erratic and fluctuating power supply, poor finance, lack of
internet access in the rural areas and high cost of ICTs hard and soft
wares, among others. The study concludes with the need to have a
National Agricultural Extension Policy on the use of ICTs with major
emphasis on access, availability and use. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-228a95e82e5141858b41404de5e21c102022-12-22T04:23:52ZengAgricultural Extension Society of NigeriaJournal of Agricultural Extension1119-944X2408-68512008-06-01121Use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) among Researchers, Extension Workers and Farmers in Abia and Enugu States: Implications for a National Agricultural Extension Policy on ICTsA E Agwu0U C Uche-Mba1O. M Akinnagbe2Department of Agricultural Extension, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.Department of Agricultural Extension, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.Department of Agricultural Extension, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, NigeriaThe study ascertained the level of usage as well as constraints to the use of information communication technologies (ICTs) among major stakeholders in the agricultural development process in Abia and Enugu States of Nigeria. Data for the study were generated from a sample of 110 respondents using structured interview schedule and questionnaire. Findings indicate that majority (52.5%, 57.5% and 56.7%) of researchers; extension workers and farmers had high, moderate and low knowledge levels of available ICTs, respectively. Out of 24 information communication technologies in use among the respondents, 11 were frequently utilized by researchers, while only 4 and 3 of the facilities were frequently utilized by extension workers and farmers, respectively. The study revealed major constraints to the use of ICTs to include lack of sufficiently trained computer personnel, lack of confidence in operating modern ICTs, erratic and fluctuating power supply, poor finance, lack of internet access in the rural areas and high cost of ICTs hard and soft wares, among others. The study concludes with the need to have a National Agricultural Extension Policy on the use of ICTs with major emphasis on access, availability and use.https://journal.aesonnigeria.org/index.php/jae/article/view/203Information communication technologiesknowledgeaccess constraintspolicy needs |
| spellingShingle | A E Agwu U C Uche-Mba O. M Akinnagbe Use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) among Researchers, Extension Workers and Farmers in Abia and Enugu States: Implications for a National Agricultural Extension Policy on ICTs Journal of Agricultural Extension Information communication technologies knowledge access constraints policy needs |
| title | Use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) among Researchers, Extension Workers and Farmers in Abia and Enugu States: Implications for a National Agricultural Extension Policy on ICTs |
| title_full | Use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) among Researchers, Extension Workers and Farmers in Abia and Enugu States: Implications for a National Agricultural Extension Policy on ICTs |
| title_fullStr | Use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) among Researchers, Extension Workers and Farmers in Abia and Enugu States: Implications for a National Agricultural Extension Policy on ICTs |
| title_full_unstemmed | Use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) among Researchers, Extension Workers and Farmers in Abia and Enugu States: Implications for a National Agricultural Extension Policy on ICTs |
| title_short | Use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) among Researchers, Extension Workers and Farmers in Abia and Enugu States: Implications for a National Agricultural Extension Policy on ICTs |
| title_sort | use of information communication technologies icts among researchers extension workers and farmers in abia and enugu states implications for a national agricultural extension policy on icts |
| topic | Information communication technologies knowledge access constraints policy needs |
| url | https://journal.aesonnigeria.org/index.php/jae/article/view/203 |
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