OFUOKU A.U., AGUMAGU A.C.
Abstract
This study was carried out to investigate farmers’ perception of audio-visual media on technology dissemination by
Delta State Agricultural Development Programme. Data were obtained from 289 (20%) of all the contact farmers
who were randomly selected. Information was obtained from respondents using structured interview schedule. Data
were subjected to analysis using descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages, and means. Hypothesis was
tested using Chi-square to determine the relationship between combination of media and effectiveness. The results
showed that the utilization of a combination of meetings, handbills and films was rated as most effective by the respondent
(75.4%) with a total score of 796. The test of hypothesis revealed significant relationship between combination
of media resources/materials and effectiveness in dissemination of information. It is recommended that inservice
training, workshops and seminars be organized for Extension Agents; extension teaching should be reinforced
with adequate and appropriate visual aids, and extension programme should be funded adequately and encouraged
with provision of audio visual resources.
Key words:
farmers’ perception, audio, visual, aids, technology, dissemination, Delta State, Agricultural Development Programme.