Information and Communication Technologies in Extension Delivery: Perception and effectiveness of use of ICTs by extension personnels of Agricultural Development Programme - Couverture souple

Ajuka, Nnaemeka; Anyiro, Chidozie

 
9783659593727: Information and Communication Technologies in Extension Delivery: Perception and effectiveness of use of ICTs by extension personnels of Agricultural Development Programme
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 3659593729 ISBN 13 : 9783659593727
Editeur : LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2014

Synopsis

Much of the failures of agricultural programmes in Nigeria have been blamed on the weakness and ineffectiveness of the agricultural extension delivery system. Lack of timely information prevents good quality decision and thus lowers the efficiency of production decision among farmers. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have become the cornerstone of agricultural development in contemporary times. ICTs increase efficiency, productivity and sustainability of agriculture sector which is an important economic sector, since it provides income and food for a large segment of the population in developing countries. ICTs are useful tools in improving linkages between the research and agricultural extension systems. The research was conducted by seasoned scholars to evaluate the effects of ICT use among extension personnel in disseminating agricultural innovations. This masterpiece is a sure guide, companion and a dependable reference to researchers, policy makers, academics as well as students both undergraduates and postgraduates.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Much of the failures of agricultural programmes in Nigeria have been blamed on the weakness and ineffectiveness of the agricultural extension delivery system. Lack of timely information prevents good quality decision and thus lowers the efficiency of production decision among farmers. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have become the cornerstone of agricultural development in contemporary times. ICTs increase efficiency, productivity and sustainability of agriculture sector which is an important economic sector, since it provides income and food for a large segment of the population in developing countries. ICTs are useful tools in improving linkages between the research and agricultural extension systems. The research was conducted by seasoned scholars to evaluate the effects of ICT use among extension personnel in disseminating agricultural innovations. This masterpiece is a sure guide, companion and a dependable reference to researchers, policy makers, academics as well as students both undergraduates and postgraduates.

Biographie de l'auteur

Ajuka, Nnaemeka Paschal, B.phil, B.D, B.A, PGDE, PGD, M.Sc (ABSU); is a priest of the Catholic diocese of Umuahia, Nigeria and a visiting lecturer at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria. His research interests include Agricultural extension management, extension communication and rural sociology.

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Éditeur
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Date d'édition
2014
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3659593729
ISBN 13 
9783659593727
Reliure
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Nombre de pages
92
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