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Evaluation of Factors Influencing the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTS) Among Smallholder Rice Farmers in Kuje Area Council of Fct, Abuja

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  • Samson Olayemi Sennuga

    (Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Abuja, FCT, P.M.B. 117, Abuja, Nigeria)

  • Isaac Adedeji Ola

    (Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Abuja, FCT, P.M.B. 117, Abuja, Nigeria)

  • Edwin E. Idu

    (Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Abuja, FCT, P.M.B. 117, Abuja, Nigeria)

  • Joseph Bamidele

    (Faculty of Business and Law, University of Northampton, Waterside Campus, University Drive, Northampton NN1 5PH.)

  • Funso O. Alabuja

    (Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Abuja, FCT, P.M.B. 117, Abuja, Nigeria)

  • Bankole Osho-Lagunju

    (Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Abuja, FCT, P.M.B. 117, Abuja, Nigeria)

  • Timipre Joseph Preyor

    (Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Royal Agricultural University, Stroud Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, GL7 6JS)

  • Adebisi Olateju OMOLE

    (Head, Extension Services, FCT Agricultural Development Programme.)

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the usage of ICTs, which ones are popular among the farmers and whether certain factors influenced usage. This study was to fill a research gap on ICT usage among smallholder rice farmers in rural communities of Kuje area council, Federal capital Territory. The study involved a simple random sampling of 100 smallholder rice farmers with varying numbers of respondents in the study area’s communities. This study involved the use of structured interview questionnaires on the perceptions, level and constraints of ICT usage. The data concerning the demographics of farmers, perceptions, level and constraints of ICT usage were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentages) and data concerning factors influencing ICT usage among the smallholder rice farmers was analyzed using inferential statistics (Binary Logistic regression). The results indicated that majority of respondents (52%) together of the respondents were under 40 years. 82% of respondents strongly agreed and agreed respectively that the use of ICTs helps me to increase their income. 86% and 90% majority of respondents regularly used mobile phones and Radio devices on a frequent basis for rice farming activities respectively. The main constraints of the farmers in the study included, Poor network and reception, Inadequate power supply and Language barrier. Others being high cost of recharge credit, high cost of ICT tools and Expensive usage. There is the urgency of Agricultural Extension agencies to take effective measures to strengthen extension services in order to change the percentage use of ICTs by farmers.

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  • Samson Olayemi Sennuga & Isaac Adedeji Ola & Edwin E. Idu & Joseph Bamidele & Funso O. Alabuja & Bankole Osho-Lagunju & Timipre Joseph Preyor & Adebisi Olateju OMOLE, 2023. "Evaluation of Factors Influencing the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTS) Among Smallholder Rice Farmers in Kuje Area Council of Fct, Abuja," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 7(6), pages 1025-1036, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:7:y:2023:i:6:p:1025-1036
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