Mapping of Agricultural Information Flows for Yam Minisett Technology in Delta State, Nigeria

Subject Areas : Agricultural Extension

Agbamu Joseph ¹ , Ozor Augustine ² , Ajieh Chuks ³

1 - Professor of Agricultural Economics and Extension Department, Delta State University, Asaba Campus, Asaba, Nigeria
2 - Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics and Extension Department, Delta State University, Asaba Campus, Asaba, Nigeria
3 - Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics and Extension Department, Delta State University, Asaba Campus, Asaba, Nigeria

Received: 2016-03-26 Accepted : 2016-07-22 Published : 2015-09-01

Keywords: Information Flow, Agricultural Information, KEYWORDS: Mapping, Mnisett technology,

Abstract :

ABSTRACTThis study examined information flow on minisett technology among yam farmers in Delta State, Nigeria. A sample size of 180 respondents was involved in the study. Data were obtained from respondents of the study through the use of a validated interview schedule. Percentage, frequency count and mean scores were used to summarize data, while line diagrams were used to develop maps of information flows. Results of the study reveal that the chain type of information flow was associated with the Delta North agricultural Zone, while Delta Central and Delta South Agricultural Zones were associated with community based and multiple contact types of information flows respectively. Federal and State government establishments, youth clubs, mass media, socio- cultural groups, farmers’ cooperatives, religious bodies, community development committees and non-governmental organizations were useful in driving information flows on yam minisett technology. The study also revealed that only few farmers used agricultural extension officers as source of information in Delta State. The major sources of information on yam minisett technology include radio (M=2.51); relatives (M=1.83); neighbours (M=1.61); contact and fellow farmers (M=1.47) and television (M=1.26). Based on these findings, The study recommends that multi-media approach should be adopted in the dissemination of information on yam based technologies. Also, farm radio and television broadcasts should be extensively used to air agricultural information to farmers on regular basis.

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