Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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Mobile Tools in Agricultural Extension Networks: A Review of Mobile Technology Application in Burkina Faso's Farming Communities,

Ms Chloe Taylor, Official University of Bobo-Dioulasso Koala Tiendrébé, International Institute for Water and Environmental Engineering (2iE) Lindsey Davies-Taylor, Joseph Ki-Zerbo University, Ouagadougou
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18856501
Published: May 26, 2007

Abstract

Mobile phones have become integral to daily life in Burkina Faso's farming communities, with agriculture being a significant sector of the economy. A literature review was conducted, focusing on studies published between and that documented the use of mobile tools for agricultural information dissemination in Burkina Faso. Mobile technology usage showed a significant increase from 20% to 45% among farmers who received training, with thematic themes including weather forecasts (70%) and disease management (60%). While mobile tools were effective in reaching farmers, there was variability in the quality of information provided by extension agents. Further research should focus on improving the accuracy of information delivered to ensure better agricultural outcomes for farming communities. Mobile technology, Agricultural Extension, Burkina Faso, Farming Communities The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.

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Ms Chloe Taylor, Koala Tiendrébé, Lindsey Davies-Taylor (2007). Mobile Tools in Agricultural Extension Networks: A Review of Mobile Technology Application in Burkina Faso's Farming Communities,. African Journal of Rural Women and Agriculture, Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18856501

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African agriculturemobile technologyextension servicesparticipatory rural appraisalfarmer-field schoolsagroecologyGIS applications

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