Farmers' Participation in Messenger-Based Social Groups And Its Effects on Performance in Irrigated Areas of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
he penetration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in farming communities is increasing the use of smartphone-based instant messaging apps. Despite this, the reasons behind participation and the impact on farm productivity in developing countries remain unexplored. This study uses s...
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| author | Kurbanov, Zafar Tadjiev, Abdusame Djanibekov, Nodir Govind, Ajit Akramkhanov, Akmal |
| author_browse | Akramkhanov, Akmal Djanibekov, Nodir Govind, Ajit Kurbanov, Zafar Tadjiev, Abdusame |
| author_facet | Kurbanov, Zafar Tadjiev, Abdusame Djanibekov, Nodir Govind, Ajit Akramkhanov, Akmal |
| author_sort | Kurbanov, Zafar |
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| description | he penetration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in farming communities is increasing the use of smartphone-based instant messaging apps. Despite this, the reasons behind participation and the impact on farm productivity in developing countries remain unexplored. This study uses survey data of cotton growers in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to explore factors explaining participation in social media groups and its impact on farm performance. The results show that the factors and benefits differ across these two countries. Participation in social media groups has a positive effect on cotton yields in both countries, but increases revenue only in Kazakhstan. We discuss possible reasons for contrasting results and policy implications for improving agricultural extension and advisory services in Central Asia. Scaling up smartphone-based e-extension should focus on younger, more educated farmers. Emphasizing associated economic benefits and fostering decision-making autonomy among farmers will be crucial for creating conducive environment for benefiting from e-extension services. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1724352026-01-14T02:10:55Z Farmers' Participation in Messenger-Based Social Groups And Its Effects on Performance in Irrigated Areas of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Kurbanov, Zafar Tadjiev, Abdusame Djanibekov, Nodir Govind, Ajit Akramkhanov, Akmal central asia endogenous switching regression agricultural knowledge exchange messenger apps self‐help social media groups he penetration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in farming communities is increasing the use of smartphone-based instant messaging apps. Despite this, the reasons behind participation and the impact on farm productivity in developing countries remain unexplored. This study uses survey data of cotton growers in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to explore factors explaining participation in social media groups and its impact on farm performance. The results show that the factors and benefits differ across these two countries. Participation in social media groups has a positive effect on cotton yields in both countries, but increases revenue only in Kazakhstan. We discuss possible reasons for contrasting results and policy implications for improving agricultural extension and advisory services in Central Asia. Scaling up smartphone-based e-extension should focus on younger, more educated farmers. Emphasizing associated economic benefits and fostering decision-making autonomy among farmers will be crucial for creating conducive environment for benefiting from e-extension services. 2024-11-09 2025-01-29T18:33:27Z 2025-01-29T18:33:27Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/172435 en Open Access application/pdf Wiley Zafar Kurbanov, Abdusame Tadjiev, Nodir Djanibekov, Ajit Govind, Akmal Akramkhanov. (9/11/2024). Farmers' Participation in Messenger-Based Social Groups And Its Effects on Performance in Irrigated Areas of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Agribusiness, -. |
| spellingShingle | central asia endogenous switching regression agricultural knowledge exchange messenger apps self‐help social media groups Kurbanov, Zafar Tadjiev, Abdusame Djanibekov, Nodir Govind, Ajit Akramkhanov, Akmal Farmers' Participation in Messenger-Based Social Groups And Its Effects on Performance in Irrigated Areas of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan |
| title | Farmers' Participation in Messenger-Based Social Groups And Its Effects on Performance in Irrigated Areas of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan |
| title_full | Farmers' Participation in Messenger-Based Social Groups And Its Effects on Performance in Irrigated Areas of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan |
| title_fullStr | Farmers' Participation in Messenger-Based Social Groups And Its Effects on Performance in Irrigated Areas of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan |
| title_full_unstemmed | Farmers' Participation in Messenger-Based Social Groups And Its Effects on Performance in Irrigated Areas of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan |
| title_short | Farmers' Participation in Messenger-Based Social Groups And Its Effects on Performance in Irrigated Areas of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan |
| title_sort | farmers participation in messenger based social groups and its effects on performance in irrigated areas of kazakhstan and uzbekistan |
| topic | central asia endogenous switching regression agricultural knowledge exchange messenger apps self‐help social media groups |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/172435 |
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