Pub Date : 2019-01-02DOI: 10.1080/10496505.2018.1441716
A. Ayanwale, T. O. Alao, J. Ayinde, Yetunde Olugbade, D. Oyedele, C. Adebooye
ABSTRACT This study examined the relationship between a branded radio program and farmers' awareness of innovations for under-utilized indigenous vegetables (UIVs) in southwest Nigeria. We used the purposive sampling technique to select 383 respondents from the study population. Data collected and analyzed using descriptive statistics and the chi-square statistic revealed that the mean age and weekly income of the respondents were 36.47 ± 14.23 years and N2,139 ± N2,266, respectively. Young, productive females aged 18–35 years listened to and were more aware (61.58%) of the radio program than males. Respondents listened most to information on UIV value addition and land selection. Religion (X2 = 4.1012; p = 0.05) and marital status (X2 = 8.4012; p = 0.05) were positively associated with awareness of the radio program.
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Pub Date : 2019-01-02DOI: 10.1080/10496505.2018.1509718
W. Ganpat, Wendy-Ann Patrice Isaac, Renita Sewsaran, Wayne DeChi, Brandon Murphy
Abstract Plant quarantine is a key strategy in international plant protection efforts. This study identified the areas for knowledge and skills improvement among 108 Caribbean plant protection personnel from 20 countries. The Borich (1980) model of needs assessment was used. Results showed that respondents perceived all areas assessed as very important to their job functions. However, they perceived their proficiencies as low to average. Areas with highest training needs, as well as lowest need areas, were identified. The results can be used to revise the curricula for the regional training of plant quarantine personnel.
{"title":"Caribbean Plant Quarantine Officers’ Self-Perceived Competencies and Training Needs for Regional Food Security","authors":"W. Ganpat, Wendy-Ann Patrice Isaac, Renita Sewsaran, Wayne DeChi, Brandon Murphy","doi":"10.1080/10496505.2018.1509718","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10496505.2018.1509718","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Plant quarantine is a key strategy in international plant protection efforts. This study identified the areas for knowledge and skills improvement among 108 Caribbean plant protection personnel from 20 countries. The Borich (1980) model of needs assessment was used. Results showed that respondents perceived all areas assessed as very important to their job functions. However, they perceived their proficiencies as low to average. Areas with highest training needs, as well as lowest need areas, were identified. The results can be used to revise the curricula for the regional training of plant quarantine personnel.","PeriodicalId":43986,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural & Food Information","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2019-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/10496505.2018.1509718","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42031904","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2019-01-02DOI: 10.1080/10496505.2018.1436442
Satnam Singh, O. Sangwan, B. Meena, Om Prakash Tuteja, H. Singh, Rishi Kumar, Suneet Pandher, Surender Kumar, Kulvir Singh, P. Rathore
ABSTRACT Dissemination of newer crop production technologies among growers is the major bottleneck in the existing extension system. This study proposes an innovative method for dissemination of cotton cultivation technologies through mobile phones. The voice advisories on different aspects of cotton cultivation were sent to mobile phones of growers, as and when required in the field. Feedback from growers revealed it as a highly acceptable extension technique, which helped them to make crucial time-specific decisions for crop management. The system has the potential to reach and benefit each and every grower at a very low cost compared to conventional training and visit extension system.
{"title":"Information Communication Technology for Extension: A Mobile Phone Based Voice Call System for Dissemination of Cotton Production Technologies","authors":"Satnam Singh, O. Sangwan, B. Meena, Om Prakash Tuteja, H. Singh, Rishi Kumar, Suneet Pandher, Surender Kumar, Kulvir Singh, P. Rathore","doi":"10.1080/10496505.2018.1436442","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10496505.2018.1436442","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Dissemination of newer crop production technologies among growers is the major bottleneck in the existing extension system. This study proposes an innovative method for dissemination of cotton cultivation technologies through mobile phones. The voice advisories on different aspects of cotton cultivation were sent to mobile phones of growers, as and when required in the field. Feedback from growers revealed it as a highly acceptable extension technique, which helped them to make crucial time-specific decisions for crop management. The system has the potential to reach and benefit each and every grower at a very low cost compared to conventional training and visit extension system.","PeriodicalId":43986,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural & Food Information","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2019-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/10496505.2018.1436442","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45260793","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ABSTRACT This study examined the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for agricultural teaching and research in universities in Enugu State, Nigeria. Results show that almost all the respondents (lecturers 96.9%, students 90%) had acquired ICT training. Computers, GSM/telephone, photocopying machines, e-mail, flash drives, printers and Internet were the most frequently used ICTs. The age of the lecturers was the most important factor that significantly influenced the frequency of computer usage for teaching and research (P ≤ 0.05).
{"title":"Use of Information and Communication Technologies for Agricultural Teaching and Research in Universities in Enugu State, Nigeria","authors":"Nnadi, Onyinyechi Ifeanyi, Igbokwe Chinyelu Irene, Ayogu Chiebonam Justina, Nnadi Uchenna Virginus","doi":"10.1080/10496505.2018.1437444","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10496505.2018.1437444","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This study examined the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for agricultural teaching and research in universities in Enugu State, Nigeria. Results show that almost all the respondents (lecturers 96.9%, students 90%) had acquired ICT training. Computers, GSM/telephone, photocopying machines, e-mail, flash drives, printers and Internet were the most frequently used ICTs. The age of the lecturers was the most important factor that significantly influenced the frequency of computer usage for teaching and research (P ≤ 0.05).","PeriodicalId":43986,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural & Food Information","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2019-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/10496505.2018.1437444","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44961599","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2019-01-02DOI: 10.1080/10496505.2018.1438290
A. Abebe, Yared Mammo Cherinet
ABSTRACT Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) enable farmers to access timely and reliable agricultural market information so as to make viable decisions. This study assessed factors that affect use of information and communication technologies for cereal marketing in Dembecha district, Ethiopia. A random sample of 150 households was drawn from four purposively selected kebeles. Descriptive statistics, inferential statistics and binary logistic regression model were used to analyze the data. The study concluded that farmers living closer to electric power sources, who are more educated and well trained have a greater tendency to use ICTs for cereal marketing.
{"title":"Factors Affecting the Use of Information and Communication Technologies for Cereal Marketing in Ethiopia","authors":"A. Abebe, Yared Mammo Cherinet","doi":"10.1080/10496505.2018.1438290","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10496505.2018.1438290","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) enable farmers to access timely and reliable agricultural market information so as to make viable decisions. This study assessed factors that affect use of information and communication technologies for cereal marketing in Dembecha district, Ethiopia. A random sample of 150 households was drawn from four purposively selected kebeles. Descriptive statistics, inferential statistics and binary logistic regression model were used to analyze the data. The study concluded that farmers living closer to electric power sources, who are more educated and well trained have a greater tendency to use ICTs for cereal marketing.","PeriodicalId":43986,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural & Food Information","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2019-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/10496505.2018.1438290","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44012660","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2019-01-02DOI: 10.1080/10496505.2018.1507825
Shankar Reddy Kolle, T. H. Shankarappa, Basir Ahmad Rahimi, M. Satish
Abstract A review of publications on “Strawberry” was done by using the Scopus database for the period 1960–2016. A total of 10,400 articles were found in the database and analyzed using a variety of measures. Results show that publication increased exponentially from 1960 to 2016. Multiple authors are collaborating in strawberry research. Acta Horticulturae was the most productive journal. The United States of America was the most productive country. The greatest portion of the research was concerned with medicinal benefits of strawberries to humans. This work will be useful to researchers in identifying trends in strawberry research.
{"title":"Review of Trends in Strawberry Research from 1960 to 2016","authors":"Shankar Reddy Kolle, T. H. Shankarappa, Basir Ahmad Rahimi, M. Satish","doi":"10.1080/10496505.2018.1507825","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10496505.2018.1507825","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract A review of publications on “Strawberry” was done by using the Scopus database for the period 1960–2016. A total of 10,400 articles were found in the database and analyzed using a variety of measures. Results show that publication increased exponentially from 1960 to 2016. Multiple authors are collaborating in strawberry research. Acta Horticulturae was the most productive journal. The United States of America was the most productive country. The greatest portion of the research was concerned with medicinal benefits of strawberries to humans. This work will be useful to researchers in identifying trends in strawberry research.","PeriodicalId":43986,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural & Food Information","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2019-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/10496505.2018.1507825","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44211559","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2019-01-02DOI: 10.1080/10496505.2018.1527699
I. O. Badiru
Abstract The study analyzed 108 films released during the transformation agenda period. The proportion, frequency, centrality and framing of agricultural content in the movies were reviewed. Data obtained were described using frequency counts and percentages. One out of three movies screened had agricultural content, which was either one or two scenes in the movie (80.0%). Such content was mostly peripheral (89.0%) to the themes of the films and negatively framed (60.0%). Potentials of the industry for agricultural purposes were poorly utilized by government. Government should partner with Nollywood to portray agriculture in a positive light for improved citizens’ attitude toward agriculture.
{"title":"Nollywood’s Coverage and Framing of Agriculture in the Transformation Agenda Period (2013–2014) in Nigeria","authors":"I. O. Badiru","doi":"10.1080/10496505.2018.1527699","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10496505.2018.1527699","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The study analyzed 108 films released during the transformation agenda period. The proportion, frequency, centrality and framing of agricultural content in the movies were reviewed. Data obtained were described using frequency counts and percentages. One out of three movies screened had agricultural content, which was either one or two scenes in the movie (80.0%). Such content was mostly peripheral (89.0%) to the themes of the films and negatively framed (60.0%). Potentials of the industry for agricultural purposes were poorly utilized by government. Government should partner with Nollywood to portray agriculture in a positive light for improved citizens’ attitude toward agriculture.","PeriodicalId":43986,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural & Food Information","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2019-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/10496505.2018.1527699","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44173810","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2018-10-30DOI: 10.1080/10496505.2018.1510781
Beth Hendrix
Abstract How do the research practices and challenges of agriculture scholars at the University of Idaho (U of I) contrast with those of their peers at other land grant universities? To answer that question, this paper compares qualitative data from U of I researchers to findings from a nationwide study of agricultural research practices. Because the U of I did not participate in the nationwide study, this local study provides a framework for identifying issues that are unique to researchers within our local context. Furthermore, the paper demonstrates how a similar methodology can be used by library liaisons to better understand the challenges of researchers in any discipline and help determine which new and existing research support services best meet their needs.
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Pub Date : 2018-10-02DOI: 10.1080/10496505.2018.1512280
Jessica R. Page
AFT Ohio Field Office In 1997, American Farmland Trust identified Northeastern Ohio (Eastern Ohio Till Plain) as the seventh most threatened farming region in the nation. This means that the area was determined to have some of our nation’s best soils and at the same time this area is experiencing immense development pressure. This loss affects not only rural areas, but our city center and older suburbs too. These places have declining numbers of households and household income, while population and funding for infrastructure goes to the new suburbs. For example, Cuyahoga County lost 18% of its residents between 1970 and 1990. The state as a whole is losing farmland as well. Between 1987 and 1997, Ohio lost a total of 363,100 acres of prime, unique and locally important farmland to sprawling development—that’s an area approximately the size of two Ohio counties! These days, Ohio ranks second only to Texas in the amount of prime farmland lost to development. Because of these reasons listed above, AFT opened the Ohio Field Office in 1997. Some recent activities undertaken by the Ohio Field Office include:
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