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Agricultural Information Needs of Root and Tuber Farmers in the Atisbo Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria

This study assessed the agricultural information needs of root- and tuber-crop farmers in the Atisbo Local Government Area of Oyo State. A simple random sampling technique was used to select respondents. Data were presented using percentages and rankings. The most utilized sources of information on agricultural practices were associations (75.8%), other farmers (70.8%), and extension agents (60.8%). Agricultural information reported as “highly needed” by respondents included marketing procedures, processing and improved planting techniques, and soil management methods. Chi-square test results showed a significant relationship between selected personal characteristics of respondents (gender χ2 = 24.9, p < .05; educational status χ2 = 10.8, p < .05; marital status χ2 = 181.1, p < .05 and household size χ2 = 48.6; p < .05) and information needs.