Farmers’ Attitude to Beneficiary Funding of Extension Services in Kwara State Nigeria

Ogunlade, I.; Oladele, O. I.; Babatunde, Akintunde

doi:10.1080/09709274.2009.11906185

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“…Kwara state is geographically located between latitude 7 0 20 ' and 11 0 05 ' north of the equator longitude 2 0 5 ' and 6 0 45 ' East of the prime meridian (Ogunlade et al, 2009). The state has a total land mass of 32,500 square kilometers out of which 75.3% is cultivable (National Population Commission, 2010).…”

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Perceptions on climate change and adaptation strategies among sweet potato farming households in Kwara State, Northcentral Nigeria

Falola

Achem

2017

Ceylon J. Sci.

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Sweet potato is a food security crop with ease of production and ability to produce relatively good yields even on marginal soils. Despite these potentials, its yields have drastically reduced in recent years relative to what it used to be in the 60's and 90's. This is not unconnected with climate change, among other factors. This study therefore examines the perceptions of sweet potato farming households on climate change, the strategies employed and factors influencing their adaptation to its effects. Data were collected from 170 sweet potato farming households in Kwara State, Nigeria and analyzed with descriptive statistics, index ranking and logistic regression. Results showed that most of the farmers were aware of climate change and use different strategies to combat its deleterious effects. Factors that positively influence the farmers' adaptation status were educational status, farming experience, farm size and access to agricultural extension services while age had a negative influence on their adaptation status (at p < 0.05). Therefore, policies that will promote literacy and access to extension services among farming households and also encourage young people to practise sweet potato farming should be put in place.

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Perceptions on climate change and adaptation strategies among sweet potato farming households in Kwara State, Northcentral Nigeria

Falola

Achem

2017

Ceylon J. Sci.

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“…The study was conducted in Kwara State, Nigeria. The state is geographically located between latitude 7° 20' and 11° 05' north of the equator, and longitude 2° 05' and 6° 45' east of the prime meridian (Ogunlade, Oladele & Babatunde, 2009). It is located in North Central Nigeria and because of this unique geographical location, the state is referred to as the "gateway" between the north and south of the country.…”

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Competency Needs Of Extension Agents On Value Added Fish Production: Evidence From Kwara State, Nigeria

Olorunfemi¹,

Olorunfemi²,

Adebayo³

et al. 2019

S Afr. Jnl. Agric. Ext.

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The need to develop the technical expertise and skills of extension agents on value added fish production in order to ensure that they are properly equipped to meet the changing needs of their clientele led to this study. The paper analysed the competency needs of extension agents on value added fish production in Kwara State, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from the total population (total population sampling) of extension agents in Kwara State Agricultural Development Programme (KWADP) due to the relatively small number of extension agents in the organisation. The results showed that the extension agents had a mean age of 40.3 years. The majority of the respondents (72.3%) were male, married (88.2%), with an average household size of five persons. Most of the extension agents (75.6%) had ordinary National Diploma certificates and above in their level of education with an average of eight years' experience in the extension profession. Competency upgrade (training) was needed in 10 areas of value added fish production skills and knowledge and the respondents highlighted seven severe constraints militating against their acquisition of needed competencies in value added fish production. Chi-square analysis revealed that respondents' areas of competency needs in value added fish production were influenced by their age, gender, level of education, and years of experience. The study acknowledges that there is a need for the KWADP to develop robust training programmes for extension agents on value added fish production skills in order to enhance their competence in rendering information and advisory services to farmers for a more profitable regime for fish farmers in the study area.

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“…Consequently, researchers have advocated for various alternative funding systems for agricultural extension service in Nigeria and other developing Nations. Ogunlade et al [15] stated that funding for agricultural extension services in many developing countries, including Nigeria is not only a reality, but also a necessity due to several factors. Thus, there is increasing dissatisfaction with the conventional approaches to financing extension services.…”

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Funding of Agricultural Public Extension Service in a Deregulated Economy: A Study of Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Ezike

Okeowata

Chukwu

et al. 2020

ARJA

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Funding of Ebonyi State Nigeria Agricultural Public Extension Service in a deregulated economy was studied. The specific objectives were to describe the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents; identify the major recommended packages/technologies and services extended to the farmers and examine the trend in the funding of agricultural extension services from 2001 to 2010. A total of 240 contact farmers were selected using a multistage random sampling technique. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study found that majority (65.42%) of the respondents were males; had a mean age of 49 years, married; had a relatively large household size of 8 persons; and relatively low educational status. Average farm holding was 0.90 ha and personal savings were the major sources of farm finance. Government funding of the agricultural public extension dwindled throughout the period with budget estimate at the peak of N220.4 m recorded in 2013 and the lowest of about N69.3 m in 2001, whereas the highest actual expenditure was about N99.5 m in 2010 and the lowest amount of about N37.1 m was also recorded in 2009. A big difference between the budget estimate and actual expenditure was observed in 2009 with a budget deficit of about 46.5%. The amount farmers were willing to pay for extension services was not also stable with the highest amount of about N9.2 m in 2005 and least amount of N800,000.00 in 2003. The amount expended by government was higher than the amount farmers are willing to pay with 98.2% difference in 2004. The study indicated that the proportion of farmers willing to pay for extension services is low. This could lead to reduced adoption and utilization of improved technologies and decline in farmers’ and farm productivity in a deregulated economy. Recommendations such as educating farmers on cost of extension services and the need for their contribution, backing up extension services with interest free loans, deregulating extension services in a gradual process and in phases, and improving the country’s educational system were made among others.

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Farmers’ Attitude to Beneficiary Funding of Extension Services in Kwara State Nigeria

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Perceptions on climate change and adaptation strategies among sweet potato farming households in Kwara State, Northcentral Nigeria

Perceptions on climate change and adaptation strategies among sweet potato farming households in Kwara State, Northcentral Nigeria

Competency Needs Of Extension Agents On Value Added Fish Production: Evidence From Kwara State, Nigeria

Funding of Agricultural Public Extension Service in a Deregulated Economy: A Study of Ebonyi State, Nigeria

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