Browsing by Author "Abubakar, Aliyu Haidar"

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    Examining the Level of Rice Farmers’ Awareness about Sources of Agricultural Information in Bunkure, Kano State, Nigeria
    (International Journal of Current Aspects, 2023) Abubakar, Aliyu Haidar; Wamae, Peter
    Agricultural information is essential to effective farming activities and related decisions, however, farmers need to find the best sources of agriculture information. Despite numerous sources of information, rice farmers still find it challenging to identify convenient information sources due to time and cost effectiveness. The purpose of this study was thus to examine the level of rice farmers’ awareness about the sources of agricultural information in Bunkure, Kano State, Nigeria -West Africa. The study adopted a descriptive research design and targeted 2,203 households with a sample size of n = 220 heads of farmers’ household. The sample size determination was based on Krejcie and Morgan sample size determination table for ±5% precision and 95% confidence levels. The study utilized Questionnaire, for data collection. The instruments were pilot tested to ensure it measures the expected objectives. Data on farmers’ demographic profile were analysed descriptively using frequencies and percentages then translated on tables and graphs. While the study objective was analysed quantitatively based on the study design. The study findings revealed that the sources of agricultural information farmers in Bunkure were aware of included agricultural agents at 31%, radio 19%, farmer association 16%, agricultural show 12%, and TV 6%, farmers groups 4%, newspaper 3%, Facebook 3%, agricultural database 2.6%, library 2.4% and internet 2.4%. The study also found that information awareness had significant association with agricultural productivity at 0.05 (1-tailed) (r = 0.278, n =634, p<1268). The study concludes that most of the rice farmers in Bunkure, Kano State, Nigeria are aware of multiple sources of agricultural information and awareness of sources of agricultural information is essential for these rice farmers to improve their production and profitability. The study thus recommends that the government and other stakeholders should use a participatory approach in involving rice farmers in Bunkure, Kano State.
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    Examining the Relationship between Information Literacy and Agricultural Productivity among Rice Farmers in Kura, Kano State, Nigeria: A Multi-Dimensional Analysis
    (International Journal of Library and Information Technology, 2023) Abubakar, Aliyu Haidar; Kamau, Harriet
    The ability of farmers to critically determine the extent of information need, access available information effectively and evaluate the information to accomplish a specific farming purpose is known as agricultural information literacy. Agricultural information literacy of farmers is of paramount importance for the growth and development of the agricultural sector. However, despite the richness of Nigeria in variety of subsistence crops such as maize, corn, beans and sorghum, there have substantially been declined in productivity in recent years leading to frequent famine. This study therefore sought to assess the relationship between farmer information literacy and agricultural productivity among rice farmers in Kura, Kano State, Nigeria -West Africa. The study adopted a descriptive research design and targeted 2,836 households within Kura local government with a sample size of 284 heads of farmers’ household. The sample size determination was based on Krejcie and Morgan Sample Size determination table for ±5% precision and 95% confidence levels. The study utilized a structured questionnaire for data collection. The questionnaire was pilot tested to ensure it measures the expected objectives. Data on farmers’ demographic profile were analysed descriptively using frequencies and percentages then translated on tables and graphs. While the study objective was analysed quantitatively based on the study design. The study findings revealed that information awareness had significant association with agricultural productivity at 0.05 (1-tailed) (r = 0.278, p1560). The study concludes that rice farmers who lack information literacy are more likely to rely on traditional farming practices that may not be as productive or efficient as the literate. They may also struggle to access and use vital agricultural information, limiting their ability to improve their farming practices and increase their productivity. The study thus recommends that rice farmers in Kura, Kano State should be trained and educated on the various sources of agricultural information available to them.
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    Farmer Information Literacy and Agricultural Productivity: A Case of Rice Farmers in Kano State, Nigeria
    (Kenyatta University, 2024-06) Abubakar, Aliyu Haidar
    Farmers must locate the finest agricultural information sources to make informed farming choices. Due to time and expense, rice farmers struggle to discover convenient information sources despite many. So, this research examined access and utilization of agricultural information by rice farmers in Kano State, Nigeria. The study's specific objectives were to determine rice farmers' information needs in Kano State, Nigeria, their awareness of agricultural information sources, their use of them, and the significant relationships between farmer information literacy, productivity increase, and information needs. The research study targeted 6,340 and 634 were selected using Krejcie and Morgan (1970) proportional sampling. The research collected data by questionnaire. Pilot tests ensured the instruments measured the desired goals. Farmers' demographic profiles were descriptively analysed using frequencies and percentages and shown in tables and graphs. The research found that rice producers require knowledge to make choices and boost crop output and profitability. Rice growers need current meteorological data to plan planting, harvesting, irrigation, and pest and disease management. Most Kano State rice farmers were aware of radio, television, internet, library, and information centres, among other agricultural knowledge sources, according to the survey. The research found a substantial positive correlation between information awareness and agricultural production (r = 0.278, n =634, p<1268). The survey also revealed that most rice farmers had access to radio, television, agricultural extension agents, books, agricultural shows, newspapers, and magazines. Information and Communication Technologies were few, according to the report. The association between farmer information demands and agricultural information sources in the research region has a chi-square value of 23.57, higher than the tabulated 21.03 under 12 degrees of freedom highlighting the potential for variation in findings depending on the specific context or factors being examined. The research found that Kano State rice farmers need information literacy to increase output. Information literacy helps rice farmers in the area use new technology, make educated choices, and adopt best practises. The report proposes that Nigeria create and execute a comprehensive farmer information literacy programme in Kano State. This programme should teach rice farmers how to identify access, assess, and apply agricultural information to enhance farming practises.