Contributions Of Information And Communication Technology (Ict) On Increased Ginger Production By Farmers In South East Agricultural Zones Of Nigeria
Nwosu Phina Ifeyinwa, Ph.D.
Department of Technology and Vocational Education, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu
Ozougwu, Leonard Obiora
Department of Technology and Vocational Education, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu
Keywords: Ginger plant, ICT, Contribution, Farmers.
Abstract
The study was aimed at determining the contributions of information and communication technology (ICT)
on increased ginger production by farmers in South East Agricultural zones of Nigeria. Survey research design was
adopted for the study. Four research questions guided the study. The population for the study was 150 farmers
randomly selected from South East States of Nigeria. The number was manageable hence, there was no sampling.
Structured questionnaire containing a total of 52 items was the instrument for data collection. The reliability of the
instrument was determined using Cronbach Alpha Reliability Coefficient Method. A correlation of 0.81 was obtained.
Out of 150 copies of the questionnaire distributed, only 148 were returned giving 98.67% return rate. The data
collected were analysed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions. The study fund out that
farmers can access information on increased ginger production through radio, television, website, etc. The study also
revealed that information on land preparation, field management of ginger plant, harvesting and processing of ginger
for increased production could be accessed through ICT. Based on these findings, it was recommended that
agriclutral extension workers should always give an updated information to farmers through ICT facilities and
government should help in ensuring that electricity is made available in rural areas where most of these farmers live.