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Analysis of cocoa-based Agricultural knowledge and information systems in the eastern Region of Ghana

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  • YAW CODJOE F. NANA

    (Bunso Cocoa College)

  • Asuming-brempong S.

    (Department Of Agricultural Economics And Agribusiness, University Of Ghana)

  • Mabe Franklin Nantui

    (Department Of Agricultural Economics And Agribusiness, University Of Ghana)

Abstract

This study analyzed cocoa-based Agricultural Knowledge and Information Systems (AKIS) in Atiwa and East Akim districts of the Eastern Region of Ghana by using descriptive statistics and Total Information Score (TIS). Total Information Score (TIS) was used to rank the information sources according to the farmers" extent of contact with and usefulness of the information sources. On the whole, the total information score of mass media ranked the most frequently used and useful information sources, with personal information sources the second and public information sources third followed by private information sources ranking the least thus fourth. The study recommends for the use of mass media especially radio and television sets in availing cocoa-based information to farmers.

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  • YAW CODJOE F. NANA & Asuming-brempong S. & Mabe Franklin Nantui, 2013. "Analysis of cocoa-based Agricultural knowledge and information systems in the eastern Region of Ghana," Russian Journal of Agricultural and Socio-Economic Sciences, CyberLeninka;Редакция журнала Russian Journal of Agricultural and Socio-Economic Sciences, vol. 14(2), pages 34-43.
    • Handle: RePEc:scn:031261:14105215
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