Poultry farmers' perceptions of extension service delivery through input providers in Ogbomoso zone of Oyo State, Nigeria

Owoade, E. O.; Akinwale, Jonathan Akinsola

doi:10.17159/2413-3221/2019/v47n1a487

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“…Agro-dealers play a vital role in ensuring the availability and accessibility of these inputs to farmers (International Fertilizer Association [IFA], 2018). They provide extension services to farmers (Owoade & Akinwale, 2019;Owoade et al, 2022;Verma et al, 2019) and inform them about possible solutions developed from research work to their problems, such as choosing the right chemicals or hybrid seeds for their farmland (Isah et al, 2023). However, there are several challenges that agro-dealers face in effectively carrying out their duties.…”

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Training Needs of Agro-Dealers in Southwest, Nigeria

Bamigboye,

Adeniji,

Fakayode

et al. 2024

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The study identified the training needs of agro-dealers in South-west, Nigeria. A proportionate sampling procedure was used to select 122 agro-dealers for the study. A survey questionnaire and focus group discussion were used to collect data. The data were analysed using percentages, ranked discrepancy scores (RDS) and the Wilcoxon signed rank test. The Wilcoxon signed rank test at a 5% level of significance indicated the need for training in good agronomic practices (z= -7.679), planning of demonstration plots (z= -4.434), evaluation of trials (z= -3.818), financial management (z= -3.765), and business planning (z= -2.412). However, the need for training in recording and reporting (z= -0.395), and input ordering and distribution (z= -0.440) were not significant. Agro-dealers need training to develop their knowledge and technical capacity on the agro-inputs they sell, in order to provide up-to-date and authentic information about these products. Therefore, it is crucial to organize more training workshops for agro-dealers on the identified areas of training to improve their knowledge and skills for the services they provide.

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Training Needs of Agro-Dealers in Southwest, Nigeria

Bamigboye,

Adeniji,

Fakayode

et al. 2024

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“…It is therefore essential to strengthen the advisory role being performed by input dealers towards bridging the shortage of public agricultural extension services in the country. Owoade and Akinwale (2019) reported that poultry input dealers provide extension services to commercial poultry farmers in Ogbomoso Agricultural Zone of Oyo State in Nigeria. Input dealers are located close to farmers than Village Extension Agents (VEAs), so they sell inputs to farmers, provide advice on use and act as opinion leaders (Ganiger, 2012).…”

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Factors influencing input dealers’ performance of extension roles to farmers in Yobe State of Nigeria

Owoade¹,

Abubakar²,

Abdulhakeem³

et al. 2021

Agro-Sci.

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The study examined factors influencing input dealers’ performance of extension role to farmers in Yobe State of Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling procedure was adopted in selecting 86 input dealers. Primary data were collected from them on socioeconomic characteristics, performance of extension roles, sources of agricultural knowledge and training using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze data. Results showed that input dealers were mostly males (98.8%); young and agile with mean age of 41.8 years, 44.2% had tertiary education but 86.0% had no agricultural qualifications. Although input dealers’ performance of extension roles was high (55.8%), they had low training (68.6%) to boost performance. Significant relationships existed between performance of extension roles and type of trade (χ2 = 25.135, p < 0.05) and membership of input dealers association (χ2 = 12.550, p < 0.05). Also, a significant positive correlation existed between performance of extension roles and training received (r = 0.33, p < 0.05) and sources of agricultural knowledge (r = 0.25, p < 0.05). It was recommended that input dealers should be strengthened to perform extension roles by enhancing their training and access to sources of agricultural knowledge via institutionalized research, extension, input companies and input dealers’ linkage.

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“…Farmers can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase carbon sequestration and maintain above and below ground carbon stocks at relatively low cost, while also improving food production and livelihoods (Owoade et al, 2020). Improved agricultural practices can reduce carbon emissions from soil erosion and disturbance, and capture carbon from the atmosphere to store long-term in soils (Owoade, 2020). Practices like cover cropping, applying crop residues, mulch, manuring, reduced tillage and rotational cropping with legumes increase organic matter in soil, while also increasing crop yields.…”

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Soil Carbon: Pool, Loss, Emission and Climate Change Sources and Knowledge Level of Some Land Use Systems in Sudan Savanna, Kwara State

OWOADE,

ABOLARIN

2024

IJLSAR

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This research work was carried out in Sudan savanna of Kwara State to determine the effects of land use types on soil carbon pool, loss, emission and to determine the farmer’s knowledge level and sources of information on climate change. Six villages were selected randomly and in each Local Government Area, three villages were visited and three farms planted each with maize/cassava intercrop, cashew plantation and natural forest were sampled. Soil samples were collected from the farmland randomly at the depth of 0–20cm and analysed for physical and chemical properties in the laboratory. Carbon pool index was higher under cashew plantation. The mass of carbon lost recorded was higher under maize/cassava intercrop and cashew plantation recorded the lowest mass of carbon lost. Equivalent Carbon dioxide emitted recorded was lower under cashew plantation and maize/cassava intercrop recorded higher equivalent of carbon dioxide emitted. Natural forest had the highest organic carbon. Simple random sampling of 126 respondents were interviewed. Results revealed majority (71.4%) are willing to invest in residue retention and 92.9% are willing to engage in climate change mitigation practices free of charge. Maize/cassava intercrop recorded the lowest carbon pool due to burning of plant residues and the use of tillage practices. The highest carbon pool index recorded under cashew plantation was due to leaves litter decomposition. Carbon emitted was generally higher under maize/cassava intercrop as a result of continuous and vigorous cultivation leading to loss of carbon. Some farmers are not fully aware of climate change mitigation practices, therefore, more observation should be given to afforestation scheme to mitigate climate change and government and nongovernmental organization (NGOs) should educate and encourage farmers to practice crop residue retention and also minimize bush burning.

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Poultry farmers' perceptions of extension service delivery through input providers in Ogbomoso zone of Oyo State, Nigeria

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References 5 publications

Training Needs of Agro-Dealers in Southwest, Nigeria

Training Needs of Agro-Dealers in Southwest, Nigeria

Factors influencing input dealers’ performance of extension roles to farmers in Yobe State of Nigeria

Soil Carbon: Pool, Loss, Emission and Climate Change Sources and Knowledge Level of Some Land Use Systems in Sudan Savanna, Kwara State

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