Cover Image

How does information and communication technology (ICT) affect oil palm agricultural practices?

This study investigates the factors influencing the adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) among oil palm-independent smallholders and assesses their perception of the use of ICT in agricultural practices. Through personal interviews with 384 independent smallholders, this resear...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Tan, Say Peng, Novel Lyndon,, Humaira Ma Taib,, Nur Hana Basaruddin,, Zaki Aman,, Sinyee Gan,, Zurinah Tahir,
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2024
Online Access:http://journalarticle.ukm.my/24385/1/99-121%2072502-255921-1-PB.pdf
http://journalarticle.ukm.my/24385/
http://ejournal.ukm.my/gmjss/index
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
id my-ukm.journal.24385
record_format eprints
spelling my-ukm.journal.243852024-10-18T04:08:11Z http://journalarticle.ukm.my/24385/ How does information and communication technology (ICT) affect oil palm agricultural practices? Tan, Say Peng Novel Lyndon, Humaira Ma Taib, Nur Hana Basaruddin, Zaki Aman, Sinyee Gan, Zurinah Tahir, This study investigates the factors influencing the adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) among oil palm-independent smallholders and assesses their perception of the use of ICT in agricultural practices. Through personal interviews with 384 independent smallholders, this research examines the relationship between respondents' demographic characteristics and smartphone usage, identifies the factors influencing ICT adoption among oil palm independent smallholders (ISH), and evaluates the extent of ICT usage perceived by ISH. The analysis of the Chi-square test showed a significant difference p<0.05 between the education status of farmers and their use of smartphone brands, the time spent on social media, and the experience with the smartphone. The findings reveal a widespread agreement among smallholders on the value of smartphones, reflecting their recognition of the importance of ICT. However, the study highlights that accessibility to ICT facilities emerged as a significant factor with the lowest mean score, indicating a lack of adequate infrastructure in the surveyed areas. Furthermore, respondents expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of ICT facilities. Conversely, most respondents emphasized the significance of accessing online information on fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices and demonstrated an eagerness to obtain agricultural information online. This study also emphasizes the need to understand the factors driving ICT adoption among ISH and underscores the importance of enhancing accessibility to ICT facilities and improving satisfaction with existing infrastructure. Empowering ISH to leverage ICT tools effectively can enable them to access vital information and establish efficient connections with potential markets in the digital era. Smartphones as ICT tools have revolutionized the agricultural sector by improving access to information, financial services, and advanced farming tools, thereby fostering higher efficiency and sustainability in agricultural practices. Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2024-08-29 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://journalarticle.ukm.my/24385/1/99-121%2072502-255921-1-PB.pdf Tan, Say Peng and Novel Lyndon, and Humaira Ma Taib, and Nur Hana Basaruddin, and Zaki Aman, and Sinyee Gan, and Zurinah Tahir, (2024) How does information and communication technology (ICT) affect oil palm agricultural practices? Geografia : Malaysian Journal of Society and Space, 20 (3). pp. 99-121. ISSN 2180-2491 http://ejournal.ukm.my/gmjss/index
institution Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
building Tun Sri Lanang Library
collection Institutional Repository
continent Asia
country Malaysia
content_provider Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
content_source UKM Journal Article Repository
url_provider http://journalarticle.ukm.my/
language English
description This study investigates the factors influencing the adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) among oil palm-independent smallholders and assesses their perception of the use of ICT in agricultural practices. Through personal interviews with 384 independent smallholders, this research examines the relationship between respondents' demographic characteristics and smartphone usage, identifies the factors influencing ICT adoption among oil palm independent smallholders (ISH), and evaluates the extent of ICT usage perceived by ISH. The analysis of the Chi-square test showed a significant difference p<0.05 between the education status of farmers and their use of smartphone brands, the time spent on social media, and the experience with the smartphone. The findings reveal a widespread agreement among smallholders on the value of smartphones, reflecting their recognition of the importance of ICT. However, the study highlights that accessibility to ICT facilities emerged as a significant factor with the lowest mean score, indicating a lack of adequate infrastructure in the surveyed areas. Furthermore, respondents expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of ICT facilities. Conversely, most respondents emphasized the significance of accessing online information on fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices and demonstrated an eagerness to obtain agricultural information online. This study also emphasizes the need to understand the factors driving ICT adoption among ISH and underscores the importance of enhancing accessibility to ICT facilities and improving satisfaction with existing infrastructure. Empowering ISH to leverage ICT tools effectively can enable them to access vital information and establish efficient connections with potential markets in the digital era. Smartphones as ICT tools have revolutionized the agricultural sector by improving access to information, financial services, and advanced farming tools, thereby fostering higher efficiency and sustainability in agricultural practices.
format Article
author Tan, Say Peng
Novel Lyndon,
Humaira Ma Taib,
Nur Hana Basaruddin,
Zaki Aman,
Sinyee Gan,
Zurinah Tahir,
spellingShingle Tan, Say Peng
Novel Lyndon,
Humaira Ma Taib,
Nur Hana Basaruddin,
Zaki Aman,
Sinyee Gan,
Zurinah Tahir,
How does information and communication technology (ICT) affect oil palm agricultural practices?
author_facet Tan, Say Peng
Novel Lyndon,
Humaira Ma Taib,
Nur Hana Basaruddin,
Zaki Aman,
Sinyee Gan,
Zurinah Tahir,
author_sort Tan, Say Peng
title How does information and communication technology (ICT) affect oil palm agricultural practices?
title_short How does information and communication technology (ICT) affect oil palm agricultural practices?
title_full How does information and communication technology (ICT) affect oil palm agricultural practices?
title_fullStr How does information and communication technology (ICT) affect oil palm agricultural practices?
title_full_unstemmed How does information and communication technology (ICT) affect oil palm agricultural practices?
title_sort how does information and communication technology (ict) affect oil palm agricultural practices?
publisher Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
publishDate 2024
url http://journalarticle.ukm.my/24385/1/99-121%2072502-255921-1-PB.pdf
http://journalarticle.ukm.my/24385/
http://ejournal.ukm.my/gmjss/index
_version_ 1814049137022205952
score 13.211869

Similar Items