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VOL. 6, ISSUE 2 (2024)
Examining the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in promoting smart agriculture and improving agricultural productivity in Nigeria
Authors
Mukhtar Abdulkarim, Dabo Yusuf
Abstract

Agriculture is one of the pillars in Nigeria, but it is challenged with low productivity, bad infrastructure and climate change. This paper reviews the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in propelling smart agriculture and enhancing productivity in the nation. The research question seeks to determine the extent to which ICT resources, including mobile applications, remote sensing, GPS, and online platforms, have already been applied in Nigerian agriculture, as well as to evaluate their effects on the farming productivity and the rhythm of production. It was done using a mixed-methods design, which involved survey data on farmers along with interviews with personnel at agricultural extension offices, and the available secondary data on recent research. SPSS version 26 was used to analyse quantitative information and identify trends whereas thematic coding and interpretation of qualitative responses were used.

The results indicate that there exists a positive relationship between the use of ICT and increased crop production, availability of market information, early warning, and farm management. The programmes such as e-Wallet and Agribooster platform developed by Office Cherifien des Phosphate (OCP) Africa have enabled small holder farmers to become more efficient. The paper concurs that ICT is rapidly and successfully contributing to turning the old agriculture into smart agriculture in Nigeria. Nevertheless, there are still obstacles that restrict the widespread usage of it because of a lack of internet connection or access, affordability and digital illiteracy. The important aspects that strengthen ahead in sluicing advances in productive agricultural pursuits are reinforcing the ICT infrastructure training.
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Pages:68-75
How to cite this article:
Mukhtar Abdulkarim, Dabo Yusuf "Examining the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in promoting smart agriculture and improving agricultural productivity in Nigeria". International Journal of Agriculture and Plant Science, Vol 6, Issue 2, 2024, Pages 68-75
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