Digital technologies in agricultural knowledge management and innovation systems at the rural household level in Northern Ethiopia

Fentaw Teshome Asnakew, Girma Gebresenbet, Koyachew Enkuahone Kassie · 2026 · Discover Food

Summary. This study examines digital technology adoption among 601 smallholder farming households in rural Ethiopia. Mobile phones and radio dominate usage at over 30%, while advanced tools like internet platforms reach under 10%. Male-headed households, better education, proximity to markets and universities, cooperative membership, and electricity access significantly boost adoption. The research shows rural digitalization remains early-stage and recommends strengthening infrastructure, farmer education, extension services, and cooperatives to improve agricultural knowledge sharing and innovation.

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  title   = {Digital technologies in agricultural knowledge management and innovation systems at the rural household level in Northern Ethiopia},
  author  = {Fentaw Teshome Asnakew and Girma Gebresenbet and Koyachew Enkuahone Kassie},
  journal = {Discover Food},
  year    = {2026},
  doi     = {10.1007/s44187-026-00907-y},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s44187-026-00907-y}
}

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DOI

10.1007/s44187-026-00907-y

Countries

Ethiopia

Regions

Africa

Categories

agtech, broadband-and-digital, innovation-networks

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2026-04-28