EFFECTS OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICTs) ON THE LIVELIHOODS OF MAIZE FARMERS IN TARABA STATE, NIGERIA
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This study investigated the effects of information and communication technologies (ICTs) on the livelihoods of maize farmers in Taraba State, Nigeria. Using a multi-stage sampling method and Slovin’s formula, data were collected from primary sources and analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics. Each type of ICT has a significant influence on maize farmers’ livelihoods. Specifically, mobile phones and televisions significantly impacted living standards, with varying levels of statistical significance at 10 % and 5 %. The study concludes that there is a significant influence of ICT use on maize farmers, and effective ICT use positively affects their livelihoods. It is recommended that the use of mobile phones and televisions should be considered at the level of living, and efforts should be made to improve access to these ICTs for maize farmers. Extension guides and bulletins also have a notable impact on level of living. Expanding agricultural programs on these media, focusing on practical farming techniques, pest control, and market trends, and ensuring they are up-to-date, easily accessible, and widely distributed can help farmers stay informed about the latest agricultural practices and innovations.
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ICT, Maize farmers, yield, income, level of living, livelihoodDownloads
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