Information Dissemination by National Farmers Information Service to Cereal Farmers of Maeni Ward, Kimilili Sub-County, Bungoma County, kenya
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Date
2019
Authors
Mwanzi, Rachel Andisi
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Kenyatta University
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to find out the impact of information dissemination on cereal
farmers activities in Maeni Ward, Kimilili Sub-County Bungoma County in Kenya. The
objectives were to find out if cereal farmers were aware of National Farmers Information
Service and if they were benefitting from the same. Societies have adopted information as
a key factor to achievement of development goals. Information is adding value to
productivity. The integration of new technology has made it possible for societies to access
any required information cheaply and within a short period of time. Developing countries
have not been left out in this era of information society. Such countries are making efforts
to ensure there is ease of access to information by providing cheap internet connectivity
and electrification in most regions. Agriculture is the main stimulus of Kenya's economy.
However, the growth of agriculture has been on the decline causing food insecurity in the
country. Through research conducted by Kenya government, National Farmers
Information Service was initiated. The main purpose was to serve farmers' needs
throughout the country including the rural areas, where internet access was linked to enable
farmers get critical extension information. A mathematical theory of information
communication by Claude proves there are challenges in communicating of information
from the source to the intended recipient. The current study used descriptive research
design. The sample size consisted of 284 cereal farmers and two NAFIS field officers.
Questionnaires, interviews and documentary sources were used to collect datil. Reliability
and validity of the instruments were tested through a pilot study that was conducted in
Navakholo Sub-County that is not factored in the main study report. Data was analyzed
and generated via SPSS and presented in form of table
Description
A Research Project Submitted in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree Master of Library and Information Science: School of Education, Kenyatta University, November, 2019