| dc.creator |
Edward, Alpha |
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| dc.creator |
Mbega, Ernest |
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| dc.creator |
Kaijage, Shubi |
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| dc.date |
2022-09-15T06:35:06Z |
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| dc.date |
2022-09-15T06:35:06Z |
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| dc.date |
2021-11-18 |
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| dc.date.accessioned |
2022-10-25T09:15:47Z |
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| dc.date.available |
2022-10-25T09:15:47Z |
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| dc.identifier |
https://doi.org/10.17485/IJST/v14i39.729 |
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| dc.identifier |
https://dspace.nm-aist.ac.tz/handle/20.500.12479/1617 |
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| dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/94609 |
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| dc.description |
This research article was published by Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Volume: 14, Issue: 39, 2021 |
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| dc.description |
Objectives: This paper report the potential of online mobile phone-based platforms in fast-tracking access of agricultural information to farmers, with a case study of Arusha, Tanzania. Method: We used the questionnaire-based and focus group discussion methods and a total of 156 respondents were randomly selected for data collection. Findings: The results showed that 77.6% of respondents possess smartphones and 32.7% of them use internetbased platforms to search for agriculture information which usually is not applicable or specific in their local Arusha context. Such finding raised a need for developing internet-based platform for accessing agricultural information by farmers for use in their local context. Thus, the same respondents were assessed for their readiness to use a mobile-based agricultural app if developed. The results indicated that 80% of the respondents were willing and would use the app. Novelty: The paper demonstrated how mobile phonebased apps can be used to quicken accessibility of agricultural information in a local-based, context-specific location. |
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| dc.format |
application/pdf |
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| dc.language |
en |
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| dc.publisher |
Indian Journal of Science and Technology |
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| dc.subject |
Mobile Apps |
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| dc.subject |
Agriculture Information |
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| dc.subject |
Online Platform |
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| dc.subject |
Smartphones |
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| dc.subject |
Information Access |
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| dc.title |
Potential of Mobile-Based Apps Online Platforms in Fast-Tracking Access of Agriculture Information |
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| dc.type |
Article |
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