IMPACT OF MOBILE PHONE USAGE ON AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION AMONG OJO FARMERS IN BENUE STATE
Abstracts
“The Impact of Mobile Phones on Agricultural Information Among Otukpo Farmers,” according to the study. An examination of Agric data Otukpo farmers and the Otukpo Local Government were notified.
Area. Otukpo Local Government conducted a survey of five villages in Otukpo town.
The researcher discovered that in Benue State’s Government Area
Otukpo farmers have embraced the impact of mobile phones in their operations.
obtaining agricultural information because of the advantages it provides
as a means of verifying/discussing with chief farmers and
extension workers, improves communication, and saves money
transportation costs, agricultural institution relationship
Officers of extension assist in obtaining information on the price of goods.
as well as services This study also discovers the following issues:
are linked to the use of mobile phones – a poor network
services, high fees, network congestion, power outages, and
decrease interconnectivity The research is based on diffusion.
of innovation theory, which holds that mobile phones do not have
Farmers in the farming system have generally improved. It suggests
that the Nigerian Communications Commission establish a standard for
the Nigerian mobile phone operators in terms of signal
strength, voice quality, successful recharge, and inquiry into balance
To improve services, call center operations and call success rate must be improved.
According to the findings of this study, the chairman of Otukpo local government should
The government sector should ensure that power is available on a regular basis.
Otukpo town, as well as the extension workers, should pay a premium.
focusing on farmers’ information needs
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Communication, which is so fundamental to our existence, appears to be deteriorating.
It is central to all human beings because it is everywhere at the same time.
interactions. It is the most fundamental and one of the first activities.
relating to humans Communication is an essential component of our lives.
There must be an existence for there to be any meaningful development.
to act as a conduit for communication between the development’s initiators
process, as well as the intended audience for these development projects
All Development is dependent on knowledge, and knowledge is a resource a function of the quantity and quality of information at one’s disposal The Farmers require information on the various options for improving their crops.
on their lot in life and how to bring about the necessary changes They are also
require specific instructions on how to carry out actions that will result in an
enhancement of their agricultural yield
Ebo and I agree on the importance of communication (1999:24)
observes that development communication can teach new skills
act as a resource multiplier, raise aspiration levels as an incentive
for action, raising people’s levels, assisting in the discovery of new norms, and
Harmony during transactional periods alters the structure of a society.
by imparting knowledge to the mares, a sense of nationality is created, and this leads to
increased political participation, promotion of people’s need for satisfaction
economic, social, and political development projects
Self-development is a never-ending process.
Because of the importance of communication, mobile phones
have been entrusted with a prominent role in communicating development
messages to the populace Abiri (2011:1) expresses a similar point of view.
Today’s world appears to be dominated by advanced technology.
made a significant impact on communication, particularly mass communication in
particular. Improved technology has significantly increased efficiency.
communication to the extent that the process is capable of sending and receiving
maximum message delivery around the world and into space
rapidity and efficiency
However, the focus of this discussion is on the
telecommunications sector The impact of the technological revolution
so much on the telecommunications sectors that it
becomes one of the world’s fastest growing industries Efficient
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Telecommunications services are extremely important in modern societies.
Money is exchanged between developed and developing countries. The first was in Nigeria.
The national development plan (1963–1988) recognized the need for
The telecommunications sector is rapidly developing.
Ndula (2002:5) asserted about telecommunications.
that today’s telecommunications growth has been
accompanied by significant technological advances
One of the most recent advancements in modern telecommunications, essential to
Mobile phones are examples of information technology. Nowadays, the much
anticipated mobile communication system recently introduced in
Nigeria has brought about a complete revolution in the history of the country.
Nigerian telecommunications development
The significance of mobile phones among farmers cannot be overstated.
overemphasized because it makes it so simple for farmers to interact
with ease and promptness Farmers use mobile phones to communicate.
make appointments as soon as possible, provide clear clarification, and respond as soon as possible
the transmissions
Mobile phones have gone through a lengthy development process.
evolution and over the course of about six decades of continuous
Throughout its evolution, the mobile phone has maintained its relevance in people’s lives.
the contemporary man It has occurred at every stage of his growth curve.
metamorphosed, gaining new features and functionalities
That makes it even more valuable. It began as an add-on.
a landline bridge connecting the home and office landlines It
discovered relevance in the modern professional’s need to remain
in communication within and outside of the home or office, while lying in the car,
launch, as well as anywhere else. Since then, the mobile phone has advanced.
to move away from this sophistic role and become more actively involved in the
the manner in which modern businesspeople are educated Aside from serving as a tool for
Mobile voice communication, today’s mobile phones are a hybrid of
personal computers, as well as a communication device They include
Personal information such as screens and miniky boards are stored on miniky boards.
Contacts, email, documents, the ability to play video files, and games are all available.
as well as communication skills With these characteristics and
functionality. A mobile phone can be used for a variety of other purposes.
apart from the can put into a business or work environment
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conventional voice communication It is now made possible by mobile phones.
A busy executive can work from anywhere in the world.
He has access to all of the critical emails sent to him, regardless of their status.
how far she or he works from the office He only needs to do one thing.
to use his or her mobile phone to access the internet
What appears to be a game changer in mobile services in
Mobile television is only available for a limited time. This service will make mobile devices possible.
Subscribers to mobile phones watch television programs on their phones.
phones. Consider driving to work in your car and watching
On the Nigerian television authority, amplitude modulation is expressed.
your phone or wishing to be at the airport for a flight and
catching up on your favorite comedy series on local TV
station. Consider sharing your television viewing experience with a friend.
friends and family, as well as receiving advertising tailored to your interests
needs. All of these options were made available by mobile television.
Comer and Howthon (400:11) state this in this regard.
Communication is fundamentally a social affair, and man has evolved a lost art.
of various communication systems that make his social life possible
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possible, but not in the sense of living in packs for hunting or scouting.
making war, but in a way that animals do not understand.
1.1 RESEARCH PROBLEM STATEMENT
i. Farmers in Otukpo find it difficult to obtain adequate agricultural inputs.
information obtained from extension workers
ii. The majority of Otukpo farmers do not make frequent use of
Due to a power outage in Otukpo, they were unable to use their cellphones.
iii. Farmers in Otukpo are unaware of an alternative source of water.
ability to change their mobile phone in order to obtain
adequate agricultural knowledge
1.2 THE STUDY’S OBJECTIVE
I To learn about alternative methods of obtaining agricultural products.
information obtained outside of the extension workers
ii To identify major solutions to farmers’ problems in
Otukpo makes it simple to obtain agricultural information.
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iii To gather information on alternative energy sources for
charging their phones in order to receive adequate agricultural information
information.
1.3 QUESTIONS FOR RESEARCH:
i. What alternative sources of water do farmers in Otukpo use?
Aside from extension workers, who has access to agricultural information?
ii. What kinds of issues do farmers in Otukpo face when using
What is a cellphone?
iii. What alternative energy sources do Otukpo farmers use?
How do I charge my phone?
1.4 THE STUDY’S IMPORTANCE
The following are the study’s implications:
i. The study will provide data on the alternative
source of information for Otukpo farmers and other agriculturists
workers on the fringes
ii. The research will provide information on potential solutions to
GSM phone problems among Otukpo farmers
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iii. The study will also include information on alternative options.
source of power for their cellphone
1.5 HYPOTHESIS OF RESEARCH
H0: Farmers in Otukpo do not use alternative means of communication.
agricultural data
H1: Farmers in Otukpo use alternative media to obtain agricultural inputs.
information
H0: Farmers in Otukpo have no problems using mobile phones.
phones to obtain agricultural data
H2: Farmers in Otukpo face difficulties when using mobile phones.
to obtain agricultural data
H0: Power outages have no effect on Otukpo farmers’ ability to harvest.
agricultural data on their mobile phone
H3: Power outages impede Otukpo farmers’ access to agricultural inputs.
information on their cell p
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