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PERCEPTION OF THE INFLUENCE OF HOME VIDEOS ON YOUTH FARMERS IN MAKURDI, NIGERIA
Abstract
This study examined the effects of home video on youth farmers. Data collected from 175 randomly selected farmers in Makurdi using a structured questionnaire showed 84.6% watch at least once a week; 77.1% watch between 4–10 p.m. Farming is portrayed as tedious and unprofitable. The effects are reduced interest in farming (90.3%), rural-urban migration (66.9%), and abandonment (57.1%). The chi-square test showed significant influence of home videos on male youth farmers (p = .05). The study recommends collaboration between food stakeχ2 Cal = 102.14 ≥χ Tab = 3.84-, holders and moviemakers to inject positive agricultural messages to stimulate interest among youth farmers for improved agricultural production and sustainability.
KEYTERMS perception, youth farmers, home videos, movies, influence, attitudes, farm activities, Benue State, Nigeria