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Accessibility of Cassava Farmers to Radio Agricultural Information in Nigeria

Authors: OJOMO Olusegun

Publication Type: Journal article

Journal: International Journal Of Innovative Research In Education, Technology & Social Strategies

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Radio information is central to boosting cassava production in Nigeria. Past studies reveal that radio stations disseminate agricultural information to farmers in Nigeria. Despite the availability of information, there is still low productivity of cassava farmers resulting in their inability to meet local demand and export. However, this study investigated accessibility of cassava farmers to radio agricultural information in Southwest, Nigeria. The study adopted survey research design; while questionnaire was used as the instrument of data collection. The population of the study comprised cassava farmers in Ogun, Osun and Oyo States, Nigeria. Findings revealed that cassava farmers had access to radio and also to radio agricultural information. Findings showed that cassava farmers listened to radio agricultural programmes often. Findings further showed that radio stations disseminate agricultural information to cassava farmers on the average of twice a week (x= ? 2.72). Findings revealed that accessibility of cassava farmers to radio had a significant influence on their productivity. The study revealed that cassava farmers experienced challenges in accessing agricultural information due to the fact that agricultural information on radio is not relevant to their information needs. Also, agricultural information on radio is transmitted at odd hours when farmers who desire such information have gone to their farms. The study recommended that radio stations should transmit timely and relevant agricultural information to cassava farmers. Radio stations should increase transmission times of radio
agricultural programmes.

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OJOMO,O. . (2020). Accessibility of Cassava Farmers to Radio Agricultural Information in Nigeria, 7 (), 167-167.

OJOMO,O. . "Accessibility of Cassava Farmers to Radio Agricultural Information in Nigeria" 7, no (), (2020): 167-167.

OJOMO,O. and . (2020). Accessibility of Cassava Farmers to Radio Agricultural Information in Nigeria, 7 (), pp167-167.

OJOMOO, . Accessibility of Cassava Farmers to Radio Agricultural Information in Nigeria. 2020, 7 ():167-167.

OJOMO,Olusegun , . "Accessibility of Cassava Farmers to Radio Agricultural Information in Nigeria", 7 . (2020) : 167-167.

O.Olusegun , "Accessibility of Cassava Farmers to Radio Agricultural Information in Nigeria" vol.7, no., pp. 167-167, 2020.

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