Cost-sharing of Agricultural Technology Transfer in Nigeria: Perceptions of Farmers and Extension Professionals

Ozor, Nicholas; Agwu, A. E.; Chukwuone, Nnaemeka; Madukwe, M. C.; Garforth, Chris

doi:10.1080/13892240601162072

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“…Ajayi (2006) and Ozor et al (2007) have documented farmers' willingness to pay for extension provision in Nigeria, especially if extension provision were provided to groups of farmers. While in Kenya, the cost of extension delivery to a group of farmers as opposed to individual farmers is reduced by more than 50% (Muyanga and Jayne 2008).…”

Section: Access To Extension and Technologiesmentioning

confidence: 98%

Improving market access and agricultural productivity growth in Africa: what role for producer organizations and collective action institutions?

2011

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The history of producer organizations in subSaharan Africa (SSA) is a mixed one. In the past, producer organizations often failed to provide desired services due to dependence on government support, which led to heavy political interference as well as internal leadership and managerial problems. However, the hasty retreat of the state following adjustment and market liberalization reforms left an institutional void that the private sector has failed to fill. This study reviews the role that producer organizations can play, and the challenges they face in improving access to markets and technologies for enhancing productivity of smallholder agriculture in SSA in the post-adjustment era. The paper critically examines the evidence for improving access to markets, information and technologies, and the conditions that facilitate the success of producer organizations in providing such services. Emphasis is on the characteristics of user groups, institutional arrangements, governance mechanisms, types of products (staples, perishables and other commodities), and the role of the public and private sector service providers. We conclude that while recent experiences are mixed, good governance, more homogeneous and optimal group size, transparency and market orientation can enhance the role of producer organizations in improving access to markets. However, ideally these organizations need to prioritise agribusiness opportunities over social welfare objectives even though this may mean that some households are unable to take advantage of them. Donors and governments have important roles to play in stimulating the emergence and development of economically viable and self-sustaining producer organizations. The private sector is also critical in terms of providing producer organizations with financial and business development services.

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Section: Access To Extension and Technologiesmentioning

confidence: 98%

Improving market access and agricultural productivity growth in Africa: what role for producer organizations and collective action institutions?

2011

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“…Budgetary allocations provide the agricultural sector with factors of production such as capital, labour, land, research and all other resources used in production. Government can co-partner with farmers to enhance provision of funds for agricultural production and technology transfer (Ozor, Chukwuone, Madukwe, & Garforth, 2007). Allocations and other forms of agricultural (farm) credits including insurance provisions from the government often help to expand scope of operations, research, investment and production in the agricultural sector (Ibitoye, 2012).…”

Section: Budget Allocations and Implications On Agricultural Developmmentioning

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Budgetary Allocations to the Agricultural Sector in Nigeria: Implications on Investment and Productivity

Ita¹,

Ukpong²,

Ekpebu³

2013

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The study analyzed the budgetary allocations to the agricultural sector in Nigeria. The mean difference test, percentages and trend analyses were used to compare the allocations by the Federal and State levels of government. Results show that there was instability in the way budgets were allocated to the agricultural sector, and there was no significant difference between the allocations made to the sector by the federal and state levels of government. The study recommends that the government at all levels should ensure stability and increment in allocation to the agricultural sector to promote growth and development of the sector. The government should ensure proper monitoring and effective service delivery with regards to allocations to the agricultural sector, while farmers should ensure efficient use of allocated resources for agricultural development. Government should also ensure proper implementation of suitable agricultural policies that would promote increased investments and productivity in the sector.

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“…This has attracted the attention of many researchers resulting to conduct of numerous and extensive researches on the issue. Among these works included Dimelu and Madukwe (2001), Ozor (2002), Ngwu (2004), Ozor et. al., (2007, Matanmi et al, (2008) and Ajieh et.…”

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Maize Farmers’ Perception of Commercialization and Privatization of Agricultural Extension Services in North Senatorial District of Gombe State, Nigeria

Sa’adatu¹,

Usman²,

Dahiru³

2013

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A survey of maize farmers in Gombe north senatorial district of Gombe state was conducted in 2010 on their perception on commercialization and privatization of agricultural extension services. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 100 maize farmers, which were randomly selected. Descriptive statistics and binary probit model were the tools of analyses. The results indicate that majority (83%) of the respondents were against commercialization and privatization of extension services. About 31% expressed willingness to pay economic rates only if qualitative and timely extension services would be provided. Moreover farm size, extension contact, educational level, membership of cooperative and access to credit were found significantly favouring commercialization and privatization of extension services. Additionally the main barriers to the acceptance of the idea by the farmers identified included high cost of other production inputs / low profit, poor quality of extension agents, high farmer -extension agent ratio and financial constraints. Therefore enhancing farmer's accessibility to qualitative extension services and affordable credit will help in promoting the commercializing and privatizing process of agricultural extension activities.

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Cost-sharing of Agricultural Technology Transfer in Nigeria: Perceptions of Farmers and Extension Professionals

Cited by 26 publications

References 4 publications

Improving market access and agricultural productivity growth in Africa: what role for producer organizations and collective action institutions?

Improving market access and agricultural productivity growth in Africa: what role for producer organizations and collective action institutions?

Budgetary Allocations to the Agricultural Sector in Nigeria: Implications on Investment and Productivity

Maize Farmers’ Perception of Commercialization and Privatization of Agricultural Extension Services in North Senatorial District of Gombe State, Nigeria

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