AN APPRAISAL OF THE USE OF RADIO IN THE ADOPTION OF INNOVATIONS IN FADAMA III PROJECTS IN BENUE STATE

The paper, investigates the extent to which radio is contributing to knowledge and successful adoption of agricultural innovations by farmers involved in the Fadama Ml Project in Benue State. Survey was used to elicit information from respondents. Findings show that Benue State has been actively involved in using radio for knowledge and adoption of agricultural innovations.by % farmers especially in the Fadama III Project. Such innovations include improved variety of seeds, soil selection and application of fertilizers of various types; preservation methods, judicious distribution of crops as well as livestock farming and fish culture. The general conclusion reached by the study is that broadcasting is the appropriate channel of development communication and Benue State Radio Service is making tremendous contributions to the development of agriculture in the state. The study recommended among others that for higher achievements in agricultural sector through the broadcast media, there should be a policy initiative to expand the broadcast media especially radio and integrate the other media involved in agricultural information with radio for more adoption of agric innovations and development in Benue State and indeed the entire nation