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Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, 2020
Journal of Agricultural Research , 2021
The penetration rate of the mobile phone in Pakistan is remarkable with compared to other ICT too... more The penetration rate of the mobile phone in Pakistan is remarkable with compared to other
ICT tools. Out of the total population about 77% of the Pakistani population has mobile phone
subscription out of these 32.34% population avail 3G/4G technology. By using mobile phone the
famers can increase their income and their productivity of farm. By using this farmer also reduce
their transportation cost. However, fluctuated supply of electricity cause hamper in effective
mobile phone usage for agribusiness purpose. The facilities of infrastructure particularly electric
facility, should be provided in the agricultural zones of country to enable farmer’s usage of mobile
phone efficiently for the business related to agriculture and sustainable agricultural development
should ensure. One hundred and twenty (120) respondents were selected by simple random
sampling technique from the rural areas of district Dera Ghazi khan during 2019. Data were
analyzed by using statistical package for social sciences. Most of the respondents were middle
aged, educated and having average annual income up to 1.5 million. It was further concluded
that most of the respondents used samsung mobile phone (57.5%) with Ufone network (51.7%).
The motivation behind buying handsets and network was public influence (neighbor, friend,
family) and the affordable prices of this company (46.7%). Moreover, respondents of the study
area agreed that handset made their life easy (78.3%) and it was easy for them to contact with
market and input suppliers with the help of mobile phone. Sometimes, they felt difficulties in
reading the SMS and written (70%) message. Most of the respondents do not want to change
their handset or network because they were satisfied with these.
Research Article, 2020
This study is conducted to determine the factors influencing the use of mobile phone as an inform... more This study is conducted to determine the factors influencing the use of mobile phone as an information source for vegetable growers in Dera Ghazi Khan. It aimed at addressing some important questions like: (a) How the use of mobile phone enable farmers to obtain information? (b) What are the major problems in adopting mobile phone as an information source? (c) What are those factors that influence the adoption of mobile phone? Specific objectives of this study was to determine the influence of demographic factors on usage of mobile phone. A simple random techniques were adopted for data collection and total 120 respondents were interviewed for obtaining data and information. Data collected were summarized, coded and analyzed by using SPSS. The study found that, most (44.2%) of the respondents were middle-aged, educated (76.7%) and having their own agricultural land (58.3%). Study also found that with the exception of average annual income and size of land holding, all other variables i.e age, education, tenancy status and area under vegetable cultivation were statistically significant at (ρ ≤ 0.001), suggesting that these factors influenced the usage of mobile phone as an information source for obtaining information regarding vegetable production to respondents of the present study. Out dated information, little awareness of mobile phone, electricity, not in local language, no guidance, reluctance to quit traditional practices and weak linkage with agricultural research institute were the main constraints in adopting mobile phone as an information tool.
Usage of Mobile Phone by Vegetable Growers and its Impact on Vegetable Production, 2020
Vegetable area is restricted due to pressure of cash and food crops by 0.62 million ha, otherwise... more Vegetable area is restricted due to pressure of cash and food crops by 0.62 million ha, otherwise
vegetable production is included in the cropping pattern of Pakistan. The present study was conducted in
district Dera Ghazi Khan for analyzing the factors affecting the usage of mobile phone in vegetable production.
Out of four, two tehsils from district were selected by using simple random sampling, then four union councils
from each tehsil and three villages from each union council, also selected at random. Due to the limitations
of study such as time and financial support five farmers from every village were selected to make a total
one hundred and twenty respondents for the study. Most (44.2%) of the respondents of present study were
present in middle age group and one out of three (31.7%) of the respondents were young and belong to
age group of 15-35 years. Slightly more than one out of four (28.3%) of the respondent were owner-cumtenant. Majority (76.7%) of them were literate at various level and they used smartphone by this they obtain
information regarding vegetables. The results of the study disclosed it a positive correlation (0.163) among
mobile phone usage (Time) and production of vegetables. Results of the t-statistics in this study showed that
maximum mobile usage group had higher yield than minimum mobile usage group. The study recommend
that government should plan capacity building programme for the vegetable growers with the collaboration
of telecommunication agencies about the applications of mobile handset that will help the grower to increase
their production. There is a need to provide trainings to the vegetable growers about using of mobile phone
for obtaining reliable and authentic information about vegetables producing for enhanced production.
Constraints in using mobile phone as an information source in vegetable development: A case of D. G. Khan, Pakistan, 2020
Mobile phone play an important role in agricultural productivity this role cannot be underestimat... more Mobile phone play an important role in agricultural productivity this role cannot be underestimated. Mobile phone can improve,
enlarge and contribute in the sharing of agricultural information efficiently on various aspects such as: weather reports, help in
decision making about the farming such as which crop to grow at a particular time of the season, time of the plantation, the crop,
agrochemical need and usage and the time of harvesting. The needs for the information are increases rapidly with the introduction
of modern technology, changes in climate and hybrid seeds. So, the farming community felt that their knowledge that they
already possess, existing experience and guess work of making decisions for daily basis activities are not effective in these
changing condition and circumstances. One hundred and twenty vegetable growers were selected by using random sampling
technique. Two tehsils from district Dera Ghazi Khan were selected through random sampling technique, then four union
councils from each tehsil and three villages from each union council, were also be selected at random. Five farmers from each
village were selected to make a total 120 respondents for the study. The study shows that most (65.0%) of the respondents used
smart phone and they used from five to ten years. The results indicate that an overwhelming majority (80.8-83.3%) of the
respondents were of the view that weak finances and reluctance to adopt mobile technology were appeared to be the main
constraint in adopting mobile phone as an information source for obtaining information regarding cultural practices, plant
protection and market related information.
Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, 2020
Journal of Agricultural Research , 2021
The penetration rate of the mobile phone in Pakistan is remarkable with compared to other ICT too... more The penetration rate of the mobile phone in Pakistan is remarkable with compared to other
ICT tools. Out of the total population about 77% of the Pakistani population has mobile phone
subscription out of these 32.34% population avail 3G/4G technology. By using mobile phone the
famers can increase their income and their productivity of farm. By using this farmer also reduce
their transportation cost. However, fluctuated supply of electricity cause hamper in effective
mobile phone usage for agribusiness purpose. The facilities of infrastructure particularly electric
facility, should be provided in the agricultural zones of country to enable farmer’s usage of mobile
phone efficiently for the business related to agriculture and sustainable agricultural development
should ensure. One hundred and twenty (120) respondents were selected by simple random
sampling technique from the rural areas of district Dera Ghazi khan during 2019. Data were
analyzed by using statistical package for social sciences. Most of the respondents were middle
aged, educated and having average annual income up to 1.5 million. It was further concluded
that most of the respondents used samsung mobile phone (57.5%) with Ufone network (51.7%).
The motivation behind buying handsets and network was public influence (neighbor, friend,
family) and the affordable prices of this company (46.7%). Moreover, respondents of the study
area agreed that handset made their life easy (78.3%) and it was easy for them to contact with
market and input suppliers with the help of mobile phone. Sometimes, they felt difficulties in
reading the SMS and written (70%) message. Most of the respondents do not want to change
their handset or network because they were satisfied with these.
Research Article, 2020
This study is conducted to determine the factors influencing the use of mobile phone as an inform... more This study is conducted to determine the factors influencing the use of mobile phone as an information source for vegetable growers in Dera Ghazi Khan. It aimed at addressing some important questions like: (a) How the use of mobile phone enable farmers to obtain information? (b) What are the major problems in adopting mobile phone as an information source? (c) What are those factors that influence the adoption of mobile phone? Specific objectives of this study was to determine the influence of demographic factors on usage of mobile phone. A simple random techniques were adopted for data collection and total 120 respondents were interviewed for obtaining data and information. Data collected were summarized, coded and analyzed by using SPSS. The study found that, most (44.2%) of the respondents were middle-aged, educated (76.7%) and having their own agricultural land (58.3%). Study also found that with the exception of average annual income and size of land holding, all other variables i.e age, education, tenancy status and area under vegetable cultivation were statistically significant at (ρ ≤ 0.001), suggesting that these factors influenced the usage of mobile phone as an information source for obtaining information regarding vegetable production to respondents of the present study. Out dated information, little awareness of mobile phone, electricity, not in local language, no guidance, reluctance to quit traditional practices and weak linkage with agricultural research institute were the main constraints in adopting mobile phone as an information tool.
Usage of Mobile Phone by Vegetable Growers and its Impact on Vegetable Production, 2020
Vegetable area is restricted due to pressure of cash and food crops by 0.62 million ha, otherwise... more Vegetable area is restricted due to pressure of cash and food crops by 0.62 million ha, otherwise
vegetable production is included in the cropping pattern of Pakistan. The present study was conducted in
district Dera Ghazi Khan for analyzing the factors affecting the usage of mobile phone in vegetable production.
Out of four, two tehsils from district were selected by using simple random sampling, then four union councils
from each tehsil and three villages from each union council, also selected at random. Due to the limitations
of study such as time and financial support five farmers from every village were selected to make a total
one hundred and twenty respondents for the study. Most (44.2%) of the respondents of present study were
present in middle age group and one out of three (31.7%) of the respondents were young and belong to
age group of 15-35 years. Slightly more than one out of four (28.3%) of the respondent were owner-cumtenant. Majority (76.7%) of them were literate at various level and they used smartphone by this they obtain
information regarding vegetables. The results of the study disclosed it a positive correlation (0.163) among
mobile phone usage (Time) and production of vegetables. Results of the t-statistics in this study showed that
maximum mobile usage group had higher yield than minimum mobile usage group. The study recommend
that government should plan capacity building programme for the vegetable growers with the collaboration
of telecommunication agencies about the applications of mobile handset that will help the grower to increase
their production. There is a need to provide trainings to the vegetable growers about using of mobile phone
for obtaining reliable and authentic information about vegetables producing for enhanced production.
Constraints in using mobile phone as an information source in vegetable development: A case of D. G. Khan, Pakistan, 2020
Mobile phone play an important role in agricultural productivity this role cannot be underestimat... more Mobile phone play an important role in agricultural productivity this role cannot be underestimated. Mobile phone can improve,
enlarge and contribute in the sharing of agricultural information efficiently on various aspects such as: weather reports, help in
decision making about the farming such as which crop to grow at a particular time of the season, time of the plantation, the crop,
agrochemical need and usage and the time of harvesting. The needs for the information are increases rapidly with the introduction
of modern technology, changes in climate and hybrid seeds. So, the farming community felt that their knowledge that they
already possess, existing experience and guess work of making decisions for daily basis activities are not effective in these
changing condition and circumstances. One hundred and twenty vegetable growers were selected by using random sampling
technique. Two tehsils from district Dera Ghazi Khan were selected through random sampling technique, then four union
councils from each tehsil and three villages from each union council, were also be selected at random. Five farmers from each
village were selected to make a total 120 respondents for the study. The study shows that most (65.0%) of the respondents used
smart phone and they used from five to ten years. The results indicate that an overwhelming majority (80.8-83.3%) of the
respondents were of the view that weak finances and reluctance to adopt mobile technology were appeared to be the main
constraint in adopting mobile phone as an information source for obtaining information regarding cultural practices, plant
protection and market related information.