ISSN 2360-798X
Abstract
This study assessed the use of Information and Communication Technologies among soya bean farmers in Tarka Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. A total of 120 respondents were surveyed using a structured questionnaire, and data were analyzed descriptive statistics and logistic regression. Results showed that most farmers were middle-aged (X ̅=44.13 years), and accessing weather information ( = 3.15) were sourced from agricultural information. Findings revealed most severe constraints identified in poor network coverage (95.8%), lack of electricity (95.0%), poor literacy levels (91.7%), and lack of relevant agricultural content (86.7%). The model shows that level of education (p = 0.000), marital status (p = 0.041), and occupation (p = 0.000) are the strongest and statistically significant determinants of ICT use among farmers. The study concludes that there was high level of information communication technologies among soya bean farmers in the study area. It recommends government should provide quality roads for easy access and transportation of network tools for enhance coverage.
Keywords: Assessment, Information, Communication, Technology and Farmers