Sensitising Users for Increased Information Use: The Case of Nigerian Farmers
Abstract
This is a descriptive research that used a questionnaire. documentary sources and
interviews to find out how much do Nigerian farmers know and access NAERLS
information services. and how much the knowledge and access have acted as impetus for
increased information use as revealed in their level of information needs. The six broad
information services of the NAERLS are farm broadcasts (radio and television).
extension publications. agricultural shows/farmers ' field days. training whose
beneficiaries are extension agents. extension advisory and library services. Generally.
the information services are well known and accessed by farmers in the zones they are
meant for. especially services rendered via extension agents. posters and leaflets. the
radio. agricultural shows and farmers' field days. The sustained provision of the
NAERLS information services has also adequately sensitised many Nigerian farmers to
their information needs, and as a consequence. they are likely to use more agricultural
information, if made available.
Publisher
University of Nairobi