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Zakia Himeur. "Dissemination of Information for Small Family Farms in Algeria" International Research Journal of Economics and Management Studies, Vol. 5, No. 7, pp. 79-87, 2026. Crossref. http://doi.org/10.56472/25835238/IRJEMS-V5I7P110
This study aims to evaluate the use of ICTs in disseminating useful information to small family farms in Algeria and to identify the obstacles hindering their use. We selected 153 small family farms in the study area. We identified five provinces for the study, all of which possess diverse agricultural potential. The results show that farmers do not express any need for market access for selling agricultural products. Social networks are emerging as a means of sharing information on disease screening in dairy and beef cattle (25.5%), crop management practices (23.5%), meteorology and weed control (20.3%), and soil analysis (16.3%). Radio is an important source of information for weather forecasting (33.9%), soil analysis (26.8%), and livestock feed (dairy and beef) (19.6%). Television broadcasts information on weather (47.7%) and agricultural operations (18.3%). The findings from remote areas of the country call for urgent and decisive action. A national survey on ICT use is recommended.
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Information, ICT Use, Small Family Farm, Constraints, Algeria.