Adoption of Information and Communication Technology among Rural Farmers in Nigeria for Increased Agricultural Productivity

This study reviewed the mechanics for the Adoption of Information and Communication Technology for Agricultural Productivity among Rural Farmers in Nigeria. Information and Communication Technology is a concept that has become globally appreciated. It has made the world to assume a village status. One will at his/her convenience monitor the events that happen all over the world, via the internet, e-mail, e-system, digital and metro-digital machines and a host of other information technologies available for the use of mankind. This study has unveiled the fact that rural farmers are extremely far from current developments in the farming industry as a result of their lack of ICT background. Therefore, to keep the rural farmers on the track of current developments in the agricultural sector, this study advocates frequent grassroot technological education that will expose these farmers bit by bit to the ICT world until they fully acclimatise.