It is often assumed that many grassroots farmers are illiterate and that print is an ineffective means of communication. What little printed information is produced is usually aimed at resource-rich, commercial farmers. However, research by Tearfund into the sources, types and impact of agricultural information available for farmers in Ghana and Uganda, suggests that printed materials are in demand. The study also investigated the resource base and policies of groups producing printed information for farmers, highlighting the potential of locally- generated materials.