IDEAS home Printed from https://ideas.repec.org/a/ibn/jasjnl/v8y2016i11p170.html
   My bibliography  Save this article

Assessment of Fisherfolk Information Seeking Behaviour with Mobile Phone for Improve Extension and Advisory Services

Author

Listed:
  • Philip Ifejika

Abstract

The study assessed information seeking behaviour of fisherfolk with mobile phone in fishing communities around Kainji Lake basin, Nigeria. Primary data was generated through interview schedule from 165 respondents and analysed with descriptive and factor analysis. Result revealed that mobile phone improved information seeking behaviour of fisherfolk with associates in the fishing communities than with outsiders in government establishment. Kinds of information sought with mobile phone cut across economic, social and health issues in fish market, social gathering, fish catch/gear, health, weather and security related matters. Pattern of information seeking revealed regular use of close associates than extension workers. Close associates mostly contacted with mobile phone for information were fellow fisherfolk (64.2%), family members (64.8%) and community members (55.8%) but weak with fisheries institute (4.8%) and extension agents (0.6%). Fisherfolk rated voice call as the most effective medium in information seeking over flashing, SMS, voice message, video and pictures. Result of factor analysis categorised the challenges into poor financial status, inadequate knowledge and skill, poor network services and lack of energy to recharge mobile phone batteries. It is recommended that extension providers should use the established effective medium and pattern of information behaviour to package and disseminate messages to meet needs of fisherfolk in the lake basin. Interim measure is to provide tool free mobile lines to improve contact and trust to strengthen rapport. Also, mobile network operators should reduce tariff, improve quality of services as well as incorporate training in their social responsibility and promotion strategies for fishing communities to benefit.

Suggested Citation

  • Philip Ifejika, 2016. "Assessment of Fisherfolk Information Seeking Behaviour with Mobile Phone for Improve Extension and Advisory Services," Journal of Agricultural Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 8(11), pages 170-170, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:jasjnl:v:8:y:2016:i:11:p:170
    as

    Download full text from publisher

    File URL: https://ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/jas/article/download/59760/34198
    Download Restriction: no
    File URL: https://ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/jas/article/view/59760
    Download Restriction: no
    ---><---

    References listed on IDEAS

    as
    1. Solano, C. & Leon, H. & Perez, E. & Herrero, M., 2003. "The role of personal information sources on the decision-making process of Costa Rican dairy farmers," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 76(1), pages 3-18, April.
    Full references (including those not matched with items on IDEAS)

    Most related items

    These are the items that most often cite the same works as this one and are cited by the same works as this one.
    1. Alejandra Engler & Roberto Jara-Rojas & Carlos Bopp, 2016. "Efficient use of Water Resources in Vineyards: A Recursive joint Estimation for the Adoption of Irrigation Technology and Scheduling," Water Resources Management: An International Journal, Published for the European Water Resources Association (EWRA), Springer;European Water Resources Association (EWRA), vol. 30(14), pages 5369-5383, November.
    2. Lemken, D. & Stolze, K. & Wille, C.S., 2017. "Welche Faktoren beeinflussen den Roggeneinsatz in der Schweinefütterung? Eine empirische Analyse von deutschen Schweinehaltern," Department of Agricultural and Rural Development (DARE) Discussion Papers 261096, Georg-August-Universitaet Goettingen, Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development (DARE).
    3. Labarthe, Pierre & Laurent, Catherine, 2013. "Privatization of agricultural extension services in the EU: Towards a lack of adequate knowledge for small-scale farms?," Food Policy, Elsevier, vol. 38(C), pages 240-252.
    4. Wille, Stefan Clemens & Lemken, Dominic & Stolze, Kristof, 2017. "Welche Faktoren Beeinflussen Den Roggeneinsatz In Der Schweinefütterung? Eine Empirische Analyse Von Deutschen Schweinehaltern," 57th Annual Conference, Weihenstephan, Germany, September 13-15, 2017 261997, German Association of Agricultural Economists (GEWISOLA).
    5. Giroux, Stacey & Kaminski, Patrick & Waldman, Kurt & Blekking, Jordan & Evans, Tom & Caylor, Kelly K., 2023. "Smallholder social networks: Advice seeking and adaptation in rural Kenya," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 205(C).
    6. Peter Samwel & Elliott P. Niboye, 2024. "Assessment of Intervention Strategies for Addressing Agricultural Production Shocks in Tanzania: The Case of Rufiji, Mbarali and Sumbawanga Districts," Journal of Sustainable Development, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 12(6), pages 1-1, July.
    7. McDonald, Roberta & Pierce, Karina & Fealy, Reamonn & Horan, Brendan, 2013. "PR - Characteristics, Intentions And Expectations Of New Entrant Dairy Farmers Entering The Irish Dairy Industry Through The New Entrant Scheme," 19th Congress, Warsaw, Poland, 2013 345713, International Farm Management Association.
    8. Kim, Jong-Sun & Cameron, Donald, 2013. "Typology of farm management decision-making research," International Journal of Agricultural Management, Institute of Agricultural Management, vol. 2(2), pages 1-10, January.
    9. Bacic, Ivan Luiz Zilli & Bregt, Arnold K. & Rossiter, David G., 2006. "A participatory approach for integrating risk assessment into rural decision-making: A case study in Santa Catarina, Brazil," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 87(2), pages 229-244, February.
    10. Beer, Lara & Theuvsen, Ludwig, 2020. "Factors influencing German farmer’s decision to grow alley cropping systems as ecological focus areas: a regression analysis," International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, International Food and Agribusiness Management Association, vol. 23(4), June.
    11. Petr Matous & Yasuyuki Todo & Ayu Pratiwi, 2015. "The role of motorized transport and mobile phones in the diffusion of agricultural information in Tanggamus Regency, Indonesia," Transportation, Springer, vol. 42(5), pages 771-790, September.
    12. Birthal, Pratap S & Hazrana, Jaweriah & Saxena, Raka, 2022. "Investigating the impact of information on the efficiency of smallholder dairy production systems in India and the lessons for livestock extension policy," Agricultural Economics Research Review, Agricultural Economics Research Association (India), vol. 35(2), December.
    13. María Isabel Palacios-Rangel & Juan Manuel Vargas-Canales & Jorge Aguilar-Ávila & Joaquín Huitzilihuitl Camacho-Vera & Jorge Gustavo Ocampo-Ledesma & Sergio Ernesto Medina-Cuellar, 2018. "Efficiency of small enterprises of protected agriculture in the adoption of innovations in Mexico," Estudios Gerenciales, Universidad Icesi, vol. 34(146), pages 52-62, February.
    14. Dolinska, Aleksandra & d'Aquino, Patrick, 2016. "Farmers as agents in innovation systems. Empowering farmers for innovation through communities of practice," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 142(C), pages 122-130.
    15. Aguilar-Gallegos, Norman & Muñoz-Rodríguez, Manrrubio & Santoyo-Cortés, Horacio & Aguilar-Ávila, Jorge & Klerkx, Laurens, 2015. "Information networks that generate economic value: A study on clusters of adopters of new or improved technologies and practices among oil palm growers in Mexico," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 135(C), pages 122-132.
    16. Babu, Suresh Chandra & Glendenning, Claire J. & Asenso-Okyere, Kwadwo & Govindarajan, Senthil Kumar, 2012. "Farmers’ information needs and search behaviors: Case study in Tamil Nadu, India," IFPRI discussion papers 1165, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
    17. Birthal, Pratap S. & Kumar, Shiv & Negi, Digvijay S. & Roy, Devesh, 2015. "The Impact of Information on Returns from Farming," Policy Papers 345005, ICAR National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research (NIAP).
    18. Daneluz, Marina & Canever, Mario Duarte & Lima, Helenice González de & Bermudes, Rogerio Folha & Menezes, Gabrielito Rauter, 2022. "Linking entrepreneurial orientation and managerial capacity to performance in dairy farms," Revista de Economia e Sociologia Rural (RESR), Sociedade Brasileira de Economia e Sociologia Rural, vol. 60(3), January.
    19. Nikam, Vinayak & Ashok, Arathy & Pal, Suresh, 2022. "Farmers' information needs, access and its impact: Evidence from different cotton producing regions in the Maharashtra state of India," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 196(C).
    20. Kim, Jong Sun & Cameron, Donald, 2009. "PR - A Road Map Through The Maze - A Typology Of Farm Decision Making Research," 17th Congress, Illinois State University, USA, July 19-24, 2009 345486, International Farm Management Association.

    More about this item

    JEL classification:

    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

    Statistics

    Access and download statistics

    Corrections

    All material on this site has been provided by the respective publishers and authors. You can help correct errors and omissions. When requesting a correction, please mention this item's handle: RePEc:ibn:jasjnl:v:8:y:2016:i:11:p:170. See general information about how to correct material in RePEc.

    If you have authored this item and are not yet registered with RePEc, we encourage you to do it here. This allows to link your profile to this item. It also allows you to accept potential citations to this item that we are uncertain about.

    If CitEc recognized a bibliographic reference but did not link an item in RePEc to it, you can help with this form .

    If you know of missing items citing this one, you can help us creating those links by adding the relevant references in the same way as above, for each refering item. If you are a registered author of this item, you may also want to check the "citations" tab in your RePEc Author Service profile, as there may be some citations waiting for confirmation.

    For technical questions regarding this item, or to correct its authors, title, abstract, bibliographic or download information, contact: Canadian Center of Science and Education (email available below). General contact details of provider: https://edirc.repec.org/data/cepflch.html .

    Please note that corrections may take a couple of weeks to filter through the various RePEc services.

    IDEAS is a RePEc service. RePEc uses bibliographic data supplied by the respective publishers.