Perceived effect of the utilization of information and communication technologies (Icts) on cassava production in Cross River State, Nigeria
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This study explored the perceived effect of Information and Communication Technologies utilization on cassava production in Cross River State, Nigeria. The study was specifically designed to assess farmers’ perceptions on the utilization of ICT utilization for cassava production, investigate the factors that drive cassava farmers’ use of ICTs and identify theconstraints to the use of ICTs by the respondents. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to sample 190 cassava farmers in the study area. Data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as means, ranking and inferential statistics such as binary logit regression model. Results of the perception statements revealed that most farmers used ICTs because they help them to know where to obtain farm credit/loan (¯x = 2.84), it was also observed that ICT tools helped farmers to know where and when to sell their products (¯x = 2.64). The results further showed that education (P= <0.03), income (P= <0.00), availability of complimentary service (P= <0.02), comparative advantage (P= <0.03) and access to agricultural information and innovation (P= <0.04) were significant drivers of the use of information and communication technology for cassava production in the study area. Low adoption and utilization (¯x= 4.38), high cost of ICT tools (¯x = 4.37), high level of poverty (¯x = 3.68), epileptic power supply (¯x= 3.67) were some of the constraints to the utilization of ICTs for cassava production.The study recommended that there is need for increase in extension visitation and contact with farmers to bridge knowledge gap on effective utilization of ICTs.
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