Organization: DigitalSENSE Africa Media
Country: Nigeria
http://naijaagronet.blogspot.com/
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Blog description:
NaijaAgroNet, an initiative of DigitalSENSE Africa Media was created with the aim of refocusing peoples’ attention especially the youths to agriculture and the role of Information and Communication Technologies for Sustainable Development (ICT4SD).
Connecting agriculture, youths, environment through ICT, NaijaAgroNet tends to use technology tools to deliver prompt and valuable information, news and issues concerning agriculture for the consumption of the youths and youths at heart, and create a platform for interaction and sharing of knowledge among this category of the members of the society.
NaijaAgroNet also focal point is the realization that African youths, especially in Nigeria constitute the majority of users of technology tools at this era, mostly on the go based on the research. Thereby NaijaAgroNet sources and provide up-to-date information around agriculture in respect to business, youth’s involvements, government, and other stakeholders through the use of technologies.
The NaijaAgroNet blogsphere also ensures in its delivery that the issues of biodiversity, food security and environment as well as climate change with respect to the agricultural growth are covered promptly for the benefit of the youths and readers cum visitors generally.
Additionally, NaijaAgroNet is concerned on how ICT4SD affects agricultural practices and every other aspects of human life.
NaijaAgroNet blog also provides link to posts for readers and followers to get more information concerning issues surrounding agricultural business, people, biodiversity, weather, technology, thus serving as a platform of convergence for those interested and involved in agriculture and the role of technology in increasing output and deploying technology tools for the benefit of anybody in search of current and accurate information on ICT4SD in Agriculture.
ICT4SD tools have been severally described as the difference between this era and others, therefore, it has become pertinent to ensure that prompt information are delivered to people of this era not only timely but correctly with follow up for those who may be involved in agricultural-related research.
Every publication on NaijaAgroNet is on Creative Commons, which entails that its open for re-use by anybody as long as attribution is given and is usually shared across several social media techniques such as Facebook, Twitter, Google Buzz, even as visitors or readers could also email any information of their choice to friends and relations.
Uniquely, NaijaAgroNet have been consistent ever since although with a special power plan to ensure that the dream of the organization is achieved and there are plans to include a podcast on the focus subject in the blog.
At DigitalSENSE Africa Media we see NaijaAgroNet, as a platform enabling an agenda setting for the 21st century agro business, especially for the new generation, whose alias could be technology savvy, therefore using technologies to deliver prompt and valuable information, affords us the opportunity to connect agriculture, youths, environment and ICT.
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Organization profile:
NaijaAgroNet, an outreach project of DigitalSENSE Africa Media Limited is a CAC – Corporate Affairs Commission registered integrated company of information analysts and communication experts with a focus on increasing awareness towards accessibility of Information and Communication Technology for Sustainable Development (ICT4SD) in a developing economy like Nigeria; with particular interest on empowerment via providing relevant information for the youths, women and generality of the Nigerian Internet community through education and enlightenment.
The mission:
- DigitalSENSE Africa Media’s mission is to postulate the message of positive usage of the Internet by Nigerians, especially the youths and act as a change agent against the yahoo, yahoo syndrome which has earned Nigeria bad images globally.
- Empower women, children and youths by capitalising on Public Private Partnership (PPP); and
- Boost Nigeria’s Millennium Development Goals by 2015.
The Vision:
To be a leading media channel in the use of technologies to deliver ICT4SD news in Africa.
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Congratulations DigitalSENSE Africa! It is good to see that as always, you are once again blazing a new trail. Please keep up this good work of empowe
Congratulations DigitalSENSE Africa! It is good to see that as always, you are once again blazing a new trail. Please keep up this good work of empowering the African youth. God bless you!
Nice concept, very encouraging, keep up the good work. I think the President is also reading you.
Nice concept, very encouraging, keep up the good work. I think the President is also reading you.
Wonderful concept. ICT is a tool that will enable developing nations match up with the developed world.
Wonderful concept. ICT is a tool that will enable developing nations match up with the developed world.
Technology has become a critical factor for every form of livelihood, this blog is a good avenue to promote technology in agriculture, it will really
Technology has become a critical factor for every form of livelihood, this blog is a good avenue to promote technology in agriculture, it will really make the voice of farmers as loud as possible.
Keep it up!
NaijaAgroNet is really an informative blog for Africans most especially the youth and youth at heart, providing up to date information around Agricult
NaijaAgroNet is really an informative blog for Africans most especially the youth and youth at heart, providing up to date information around Agriculture with special attention to food security in the continent, Information and Communication Technology, and climate.
Using ICT to boost sustainable development is an exceptional initiative. I commend the resilience efforts of NaijaAgronet in educating the people on a
Using ICT to boost sustainable development is an exceptional initiative. I commend the resilience efforts of NaijaAgronet in educating the people on agricultural development in Africa and beyond especially using the youths as a focal point. In recent time, NaijaAgronet has posted news and article that tends to redirect the youths energy towards Agriculture. Thereby, helping Nigeria to move from a ‘monoculture’ - oil base economy to diversify one and also educating Africans on sustainable development and the mitigation and adaptation measures of climate change.
i quite impress with the efforts of the coordinators to promote the use of ICT in Agric. the possibilities are truly endless
i quite impress with the efforts of the coordinators to promote the use of ICT in Agric. the possibilities are truly endless
Agriculture in Nigeria has the potential to significantly revee up and diversify our economy, create jobs and grow our GDP. Initiatives like Naijaagro
Agriculture in Nigeria has the potential to significantly revee up and diversify our economy, create jobs and grow our GDP. Initiatives like Naijaagronet provides a platform for specialised information sharing currently lacking in the agricultural sector in Nigeria.
Nigeria is no doubt endowed with enormous natural resources. Oil has undoubtedly boosted the country's economy. However, there are fears that it will
Nigeria is no doubt endowed with enormous natural resources. Oil has undoubtedly boosted the country's economy. However, there are fears that it will dry up one day. Agriculture is where the next attention will be. Ans with what ICTs have done to economies, agricultural development will be boosted by ICTs. NaijaAgronet is in the fore-front of driving this new frontier; sensitizing the youths on the importance of agriculture. It is a welcome development and a blog that has to be encouraged.
I have just been sent the 2012 Budget speech of the President of Nigeria. He has "Agriculture" as a priority. I foresee that the country is moving i
I have just been sent the 2012 Budget speech of the President of Nigeria. He has "Agriculture" as a priority. I foresee that the country is moving in the right development direction and the need for Naija Agro Net is on the increase!
Right time for right choices
...looking at the current situation of things globally, it is time we started doing things differently for a different result. It is no gainsaying tha
...looking at the current situation of things globally, it is time we started doing things differently for a different result. It is no gainsaying that the results so far is below average and so a new orientation is inevitable. lets use this platform at least for a start to making the difference...
For anyone who is interested in Agricultural development in Africa, this is the best place to check. And for those looking to point youths towards the
For anyone who is interested in Agricultural development in Africa, this is the best place to check. And for those looking to point youths towards the best line of interest, away from Crime, you can't be far off. This is the best there is.
Really novel idea especially applying tech to agriculture. Should be encouraged.
Really novel idea especially applying tech to agriculture. Should be encouraged.
Dear Fo Yaovi,Thank you for your comments!The Project acknowledges the farmers as researchers because they have being trying all the innovativ
Dear Fo Yaovi,
Thank you for your comments!
The Project acknowledges the farmers as researchers because they have being trying all the innovative approaches and giving feedback to the scientific researchers.
With the awareness of new technologies as informed by NaijaAgroNet, this help to inform the farmers of new technologies which aids in improving productivity; Cultural practices has hindered a lot of growth due to refusal of some farmers to use new innovations, the blog help them to debunk the cultural briefs; currently, the blog helps the government to know that agricultural data base are not reflecting the true statement of what they project.
Over the years researches have always remain in the archives of Nigerian Universities Library without investment and socio-economic impact, today tertiary institution have been greatly challenge to make available evidence base research for up-scaling, thereby placing youths on an employable market to boost development.
hello guys, nice blog you have. looking at the content of your blog, how exactly are you using ICT in tackling agricultural information major challeng
hello guys, nice blog you have. looking at the content of your blog, how exactly are you using ICT in tackling agricultural information major challenges such as low productivity, poor technology and cultural practices, low research and development? I rather see it as broadcasting news item on agriculture.all the best!
NaijaAgroNet is tackling some of agricultural information major challenges such as low productivity, poor technology and cultural practices, low resea
NaijaAgroNet is tackling some of agricultural information major challenges such as low productivity, poor technology and cultural practices, low research and development, and under-financing of the agricultural value chain through prompt information delivery using valued ICT tools. Keep it up as you will earn greater respect from the youths, womenfolk's, the disable and the general public at large.
In recent years there has been an increasing realization that simply getting those farmers to produce more is not the answer to the problem of increas
In recent years there has been an increasing realization that simply getting those farmers to produce more is not the answer to the problem of increasing rural incomes and enhancing food security.
NaijaAgroNet vectors of change and conveyors of innovations, are currently making information more accessible to producers as a result, they have develop a demand driven, farmer-led agricultural service delivery ICT system targeting the poor subsistence farmers, with emphasis to women, youth and people with disabilities. Enhancing rural livelihoods by increasing agricultural productivity [appropriate farmer training strategies, undertake farmer training to impart skills in best production and post-harvest management practices, access to formal financial instruments] and profitability in a sustainable manner.
Agricultural development could work if driven by direct community participation, environmentally sustainable practices, and supportive public policy.
The project seek to enhance and improve the youths, womenfolk’s and vulnerable groups by providing basis for mobilizing youths, rural women and people with disabilities towards sustainable environmental management and promoting rapid economic growth through good agricultural practices with the use of ICT tools to reach out.
The project components include the following but not limited to; as each phase drives a new concept.
1.Scaling up pathways to intensifying staple food production, improving food quality; human nutrition and increase income from good agricultural practices through constant evidence based updates.
2.Biodiversity conservation and eradication of poverty.
3.Open and distance learning strategy using ICT as a platform – which will offer innovative combinations of flexible teaching methods – a combination of radio programmes, hands-on-skills teaching, web-base interactive tools, printed materials and through farmer field school for youths, people with disability and women.
With good knowledge of the local environment, culture and the language of the target groups, these networks gives rural communities access to information, facilitating communication among them, highlighting their experiences and raising awareness among public opinion and governments about the need for promoting agriculture as a business to attract the youths who are fast learners and agent of change, thereby bridging the gap.
Coming thus far with this project, NaijaAgroNet has shown it has come to stay. One csn only say keep up the good work 'cos without the youths understa
Coming thus far with this project, NaijaAgroNet has shown it has come to stay. One csn only say keep up the good work 'cos without the youths understanding the need to absorb agro knowledge in today's world, we may be missing the track for future food security.