Determinants of Information and Communication Technology Usage Among Cassava Value Chain Actors in Southwest, Nigeria

Authors

  • Isaiah Oladipo Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State Nigeria
  • Olumuyiwa Olaniyi Department of Agricultural Education and Extension, University of Eswatini, P.O. Luyengo, Eswatini.
  • Yetunde Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State Nigeria
  • Mbuyazwe Micheal Dlamini Department of Agricultural Education and Extension, University of Eswatini, P.O. Luyengo, Eswatini.

Keywords:

Cassava Value Chain, Actors, Information and communication Technology

Abstract

This study investigated the determinants of information and communication technology usage among cassava value chain actors in Southwest Nigeria. The research focuses on identifying the factors influencing the use of ICT tools among cassava producers, marketers, and processors. Data were collected from 355 respondents using random and cluster sampling techniques and analyzed through mean scores, frequency counts, percentages, and multiple regression. The most commonly used ICT tools among the actors are radio (  x = 2.92), mobile phones ( x= 2.80), and social media (  x= 2.55), while global positioning systems (GPS) (x = 0.34), and aerial drones(x  =  0.06) are among the least utilized. The finding revealed that the level of ICT usage among CVCAs in the region is relatively low. The multiple regression analysis results indicate that sex, education level, household size, years of CVC experience, extension contacts, and membership in social organizations significantly influenced ICT usage among CVCAs. The study recommends that extension institutions and relevant stakeholders should design and implement training programmes focused on enhancing the skills and capacity of cassava value chain actors (CVCAs) in utilizing modern ICT tools and harnessing their power for an efficient, and sustainable cassava value chain in Nigeria.

Author Biographies

Isaiah Oladipo, Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State Nigeria

Oladipo, Isaiah is a lecturer and doctoral student in the Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria.

Mbuyazwe Micheal Dlamini, Department of Agricultural Education and Extension, University of Eswatini, P.O. Luyengo, Eswatini.

Dr. Mbuyazwe Michael Dlamini is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Agricultural Education and Extension, University of Eswatini, P.O. Luyengo, Eswatini.

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2024-07-25

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Oladipo, I. ., Olaniyi, O., Ogunleye , K., & Dlamini, M. M. (2024). Determinants of Information and Communication Technology Usage Among Cassava Value Chain Actors in Southwest, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Extension, 28(3), 32–41. Retrieved from https://journal.aesonnigeria.org/index.php/jae/article/view/4160

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Vol. 28 No. 3 (2024): Journal of Agricultural Extension

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General Extension and Teaching Methods

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