Information sources used by Tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus) farmers for improved sustainable agriculture development in Aduamoa, Ghana

Abstract

This study assessed the sustainable agricultural information sources used by tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus) farmers of Aduamoa in the Kwahu East district of the Eastern Region of Ghana. Data was collected via an interview schedule from 150 farmers on the different sources of agricultural information, the utilization of agricultural information, and constraints of accessing information. The results show that, farmers mostly used radio and colleague farmers as their source of agricultural information. The tiger nut farmers have benefited from the use of information mainly on the application of fertilizer and weedicides. Poor public relations of the agricultural extension agents and language barrier were the main constraints to sustainable agricultural information access. The study recommended establishment of radio networks and information centers across the country as well as improvement of communication skills of extension agents for easy access and effective utilization of agricultural information by farmers