May 2013
Family poultry production and consumption patterns in selected households of Bangladesh
Family poultry production accounts for most of the poultry production system in Bangladesh, but progress is not satisfactory. The present study assessed the existing poultry production and consumption patterns and constraints of poultry rearing of rural farmers in selected Northernareas of Bangladesh. A total of 50 households; 25 from Parakochua and 25 from Baraticryvillage...
May 2013
Examining the effect of grower demographic and personal characteristics on willingness to pay amounts per information delivery modes in Rwanda
Growers’ demographical and personal characteristics in regards to willingness to pay (WTP) per information delivery mode may have strong influence on the success and viability of privatized extension services. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of growers’ demographic and personal characteristics on their WTP amounts per information delivery mode in the Abahuzamugambi Coffee Growers...
May 2013
Gender issues and access to ICTs for agricultural and rural development in Dekina local government area of Kogi State
This study critically examined the access of women farmers to Information and Communications Technology (ICTs) as against their male counterparts. A total of 120 respondents were randomly selected and interviewed using structured questionnaires. Data collected were subjected to descriptive statistics, Chi-square and rank test. The results indicated that the women folk, despite their dominance in agricultural activities,...
May 2013
Situational assessment of rural and agricultural development projects of the University of Agriculture, Makurdi and its host community
A survey was conducted to assess the present status of rural and agricultural development projects of the University of Agriculture Makurdi and its host community. The population of this study consisted of all students, staffs and members of the host community. Due to the enormity of this population, 150 respondents were selected using purposive and simple random sampling techniques. The data for this study were...
May 2013
Use of mobile multimedia agricultural advisory systems by Indian farmers: Results of a survey
There are several organizations extensively using modern information technology in India to facilitate better communication between researchers, extension workers and their farmer clients to transfer technologies and information more cost effectively. But, many of these initiatives are focused on delivering generic information rather than providing the farm plot or crop specific advisories pertaining to the requirements...
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