Radio Farm Broadcast: A Study Of Adoption Of Agricultural Innovations In Umuahia Zone Abia State

ABSTRACT

Throughout the period of his existence on earth, man has survived as a hunter and as a gatherer of fruits, nuts and berries. He has depended on natural bounty of the forest, Savanna lands, rivers and lakes, just as all living animals have done. It is only soon that man began the transition from primitive system of agriculture to the modernized system of agriculture (Komolafe and Adegbola,1979), Appropriate and different kinds of information on agricultural innovations are necessary if sustainable agricultural development and, ultimately, food security must be achieved. Remarkable progress has been made by agricultural researchers in generatirif' the much-needed recommendations and practical advise that will contribute meaningfully to sustainable agricultural development in Nigeria.