Utilization of Agricultural Information on Ere Agbe Radio Broadcasts Among Farmer-Listeners in Oke-Ogun Area of Oyo State,Nigeria |
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Authors: | Idris Olabode Badiru Molayo Elizabeth Akande Temitope Adejoju Ladigbolu |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeriabodebadru@gmail.com;3. Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria |
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Abstract: | ABSTRACTThis study assessed farmers' utilization of agricultural information on Ere Agbe radio broadcasts in the Oke-Ogun Area of Oyo State. Data were collected on appropriateness, utilization of agricultural information, and constraints to access, from 160 farmer-listeners using an interview schedule. The appropriateness of information was low (51.9%); 47.5% utilized information highly; irregular power supply (M = 1.3125) was the main constraint to information access. The perceived appropriateness (r = .89, p ≤ .05) and constraints faced (r = ?0.29, p ≤ .05) were significantly related to utilization of agricultural information. Broadcasts should address farmers' needs, while cheap, alternative power sources should be explored. |
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Keywords: | Agricultural information Ere Agbe radio broadcast farmer-listeners perceived appropriateness |
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