Diffusion and Adoption of E-Extension Technology (Computers and the Internet) among Extension Agents in Extension Work in Sohag Governorate, Egypt.

Abstract

A survey was conducted during 2010 among two targeted segments of sohag governorate agriculture producers to evaluate questions about the effect of E-EXTENSION (Computer and Internet) technology on Extensional business activities and agriculture decision making in sohag governorate, Egypt. The study was conducted on a sample 200 from the Agricultural extension agents working at Extension centers in Sohag governorate. A questionnaire from was prepared to collect data. The Diffusion-Adoption Model was employed to characterize Agricultural extension agents by stage in the technology adoption process. The Agricultural Extension agents who use the Internet were examined for their frequency and nature of Internet use when making business decisions.