INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF POULTRY FARMERS IN ZARIA AND ENVIRONS

Authors

  • C. C. EZEH Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria
  • A. NALADO Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria
  • O. H. EZEH Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.7533

Keywords:

Information needs behavior poultry farmers

Abstract

A cross-sectional survey of small, medium and large scale farmers in Zaria and environs was carried out to elicit their information needs and behavior. A sample of 68 respondents )71% of population) were randomly selected and interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were employed to analyze the data collected. The result revealed a significant relationship between information seeking behavior and the respondents. The educational attainment, farming experience and flock size at P<0.05, age with r-value of 0.0263 was not significant at (P<0.05). Recommendations are made with a view to improving poultry farmers information seeking behavior and the use of information.

Author Biographies

C. C. EZEH, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria

Department of Community Medicine

A. NALADO, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria

Department of Community Medicine

O. H. EZEH, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria

Department of Community Medicine

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Published

2024-07-25

How to Cite

EZEH, C. C., NALADO, A., & EZEH, O. H. (2024). INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF POULTRY FARMERS IN ZARIA AND ENVIRONS. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 233–236. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.7533

Issue

2015: NSAP 2015 Proceedings

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