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Extent of Use of ICTs by Fish Farmers in Isoko Agricultural Zone of Delta State, Nigeria
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The study examined the extent of use of ICTs by fish farmers in Isoko agricultural zone of Delta State. Data obtained from 60 respondents purposively selected for the study, were summarized using percentage, mean score and correlation coefficient. The respondents were within the mean age of 45 years and males (60%) were more involved in fish farming than their female counterparts; they were mainly small scale fish farmers. The respondents were well aware of and used the telephone (GSM), television and radio for their contacts and enquiries, report preparation and information search. However, use of ICT facilities was constrained by the problem of maintenance, low level of production and rural poverty. Training to increase technical efficiency of farmers on ICT use and maintenance, and establishing appropriate policies to reduce rural poverty remain instrumental towards ICTs use by fish farmers.
