Assessment of the Relevance of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on Cassava production in Isoko North Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria

By: Tibi, K.N; and Oyem, A

Abstract

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are new technologies that cannot be ignored in Africa especially for the development of the agricultural sector. This is because, ICT is one of the main driving forces that can bring about development and change in this present digital age. ICTs are those technologies that facilitate communication and the processing and transmission of information by electronic means for the benefits of its users. The study determined the relevance of information and communication technology (ICT) tools on cassava production in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. A Sample size of 130 cassava farmers was randomly selected from the Local Government Area. Data was analyzed with frequency, mean, standard deviation, spearman correlation and independent sampled t-test. The result showed that, the mean age of the respondents was 45.3 years and the average years of experience in farming was17.7 years. Radio, mobile phone (GSM), television, video recorder, audio cassette, and photographic camera were used. Spearman correlation analysis revealed that there was significant relationship between the usage of ICT tools and the farmers’ socio-economic characteristics such as age, sex, marital status, and years of experience The result of the independent sampled t-test showed that the use of radio, mobile phone (GSM), television, video recorder, audio cassette, and photographic camera were significantly relevant to cassava production in the study area. It was therefore recommended that there should be concentration of effort on agricultural information delivery through these ICT facilities in the study area.

Key Words: Information Technology Usage, Cassava Farming, Communication Technology Tools Farmers

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About the Authors:

  • Tibi, K.NCorrespondent Author, Delta State Polytechnic P.M.B. 5, Ozoro, Delta State, Nigeria, Email: tkentus@gmail.com
  •  Oyem, A.Delta State Polytechnic P.M.B. 5, Ozoro, Delta State, Nigeria