Communication channels for exchanging agricultural information among Tanzanian farmers: A meta-analysis

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dc.creatorMtega, Wulystan Pius
dc.date.accessioned2021-08-19T12:07:12Z
dc.date.accessioned2025-08-05T07:10:30Z
dc.date.available2021-08-19T12:07:12Z
dc.date.created2021-08-19T12:07:12Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractThis study investigates how communication channels to exchange agricultural information were chosen. Specifically, it identifies the communication channels used by farmers in Tanzania and determines the factors influencing the choice of communication channels for exchanging agricultural information. The study employs a meta-analysis review methodology in identifying, evaluating and interpreting studies relevant to the topic of interest. The results indicate that radio, mobile phones, television, fellow farmers, agricultural extension agents and newspapers were the commonly used communication channels for transferring agricultural information. Moreover, the channels’ influence, availability, affordability, communication network coverage, and the resources and facilities needed to use a particular communication channel were found to influence the choice of channels. It is concluded that understanding the audience, the characteristics surrounding messages and choosing appropriate communication channels are important for enhancing access to agricultural information. It is recommended that agricultural information providers should understand the factors surrounding communication channels before disseminating agricultural information.
dc.identifierhttps://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/3856
dc.identifier.urihttp://repository.costech.or.tz/handle/20.500.14732/96073
dc.languageen
dc.publisherSAGE
dc.subjectCommunication channels
dc.subjectAgricultural information
dc.subjectFarmers
dc.subjectRural areas
dc.subjectTanzania
dc.titleCommunication channels for exchanging agricultural information among Tanzanian farmers: A meta-analysis
dc.typeArticle

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