Title: ENTREPRENEURSHIP INCLUSIVE SKILLS REQUIRED IN AGRICULTURAL SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE IN CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA

Authors:
Adie, Linus Akomaye, Ukonze, Juliana Adimonye, Ben, Camilus Bassey

Abstract: Abstract The purpose of the study was to determine entrepreneurship inclusive skills required in agricultural software development for sustainable workforce in Cross River State, Nigeria. Three research questions were posed and two hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study was 200 consisting computer software experts. Random sampling technique was used for the study. A total of 120 subjects were involved in the study. A researcher structured questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. The validation of the instrument duly carried out by computer education lecturers from University of Uyo. Mean, standard deviation and population t-test were the statistical tools used for data analysis. The findings revealed that the following inclusive skills: communication, empathy, and cultural awareness were significantly required in agricultural software development. The findings also revealed that entrepreneurship in software development for soil analysis, irrigation management, livestock management, and crop management were significantly required by agricultural education graduates for sustainable Agricultural workforce in Cross River State, Nigeria. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended among others that entrepreneurship training on software development and sales of Apps should be introduced into entrepreneurship programmes of Colleges of Education and Universities in Cross River State, Nigeria. Key Words: Inclusive Skills, Entrepreneurship, Agricultural software, Sustainable agriculture

Publication Date: 2023-12-09