Title: Influence Of Radio On Agricultural Communication Among Farmers In Yewa South Local Government Area Of Ogun State
Authors: Kola ADESINA, PhD and Morayo J., AYOOLA
Volume: 9
Issue: 1
Pages: 97-103
Publication Date: 2025/01/28
Abstract:
This study examines the influence of radio on agricultural communication among farmers in Yewa South Local Government, Ogun State. The study made use of a survey research design. The population of this study are local farmers in Yewa South Local Government. A total number of 150 respondents were selected using cluster sampling. The instrument for data collection was a questionnaire designed by the researcher and data analysis was done using descriptive statistics. The result of the finding showed that majority of the respondents agree that radio plays a vital role in disseminating information on weather forecasts and climate updates to farmers. Also, farmers can access agricultural information in their local languages through community radio stations. Furthermore, some of the challenges identified in using radio for agricultural communication include low literacy levels among farmers, inadequate program funding and cultural beliefs and traditional farming methods which may hinder local farmers from new agricultural practices. The study recommends that more education programs on agricultural practices should be aired on radio in local languages in order to enhance literacy level of local farmers.