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- ItemASSESSMENT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION PRACTICES OF ARABLE CROP FARMERS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA(2023) Latifat Kehinde Olatinwo; Olayinka Jelili Yusuf; Zainab Odunayo Oguntoyinbo; Sola Emmanuel KomolaThis study examined the climate change adaptation practices of farmers cultivating arable crops in Kwara State. One hundred and twenty (120) farmers were drawn for this study using multi stage sampling method. An interview schedule was designed to gather relevant data and analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistical tools. Results reveal that the average years of farming experience was 7 years with majority having no formation education. The topmost effects of climate change were crop loss (mean=4.82), food insecurity (mean=480) and the inability to plan ahead (mean=4.79). The leading mitigation practices employed by farmers were organic farming practices (mean=3.59), crop rotation methods (mean=3.53) and afforestation (mean=3.52). Foremost challenges to effective mitigation were insufficient extension contact (mean=4.85), poor support by the government (mean=4.71) and inadequate required production inputs (mean=4.69). Correlation analysis showed that educational status of the farmers indicated positive significant relationship with mitigation practices employed by farmers. The study concluded that organic farming practices, crop rotation methods and afforestation were the leading mitigation practices employed by farmers in Kwara State. There is need for extension organizations in the study area should recruit more extension agents to enable practical field demonstration of climate change adaptation practices
- ItemASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE LIVELIHOODS AND ADAPTATION STRATEGIES OF RURAL WOMEN IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA(2025) Olayinka Jelili Yusuf; Latifat Kehinde Olatinwo; Oluwayemisi E. AiyedunThis study investigated the effects of climate change on the livelihoods and adaptation strategies of rural women in Kwara State, Nigeria, analyzing data from 124 women farmers through a structured questionnaire and employing descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The findings highlighted significant impacts of climate change, including reduced crop yields (mean score = 4.39), decreased quantity and quality of grass and forage (mean score = 4.77), limited water supply for livestock and human use (mean score =4.65), and diminished social status due to restricted access to land and water resources (mean score =4.44). Notably, the positive relationship between adaptation strategies (β = 0.454, p <0.01) and perceived effects of climate change indicates that as women adopt more effective adaptation measures, their awareness of climate change impacts increases, suggesting that these strategies not only help mitigate adverse effects but also enhance their understanding of climate-related challenges. Conversely, the small coefficient for age (β = -0.007) implies that while older age is associated with a slight decrease in perceived climate change effects, this relationship is practically insignificant. This suggests that age alone does not play a substantial role in shaping perceptions, highlighting the need for more impactful factors, such as experience and access to resources, to be considered in addressing the challenges posed by climate change. The study concludes that climate change has severely affected the livelihoods of rural women, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions. To enhance resilience, agricultural extension services, and women's empowerment programs are recommended to prioritize initiatives promoting climate-resilient crop production practices.
- ItemCommunity participation and sustainability of the community and social development projects in Kwara State, Nigeria(2020) Olayinka Jelili Yusuf; Adesoji Oyeniyi Adekunmi; Ibrahim Folorunsho AyandaThe study identified development projects instituted under the CSDP, ascertained extent of community participation at every critical stage of the project and determined whether perceived sustainability of CSDPs was significantly related to community participation in Kwara State. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select 120 respondents for the study. Structured interview schedule was used for data collection while percentages, mean scores and the Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) were used for data analysis. Community participation in organization of and attendance at meeting and financial contribution was high with weighted mean scores of 1.62 and 1.50, respectively, but low in most other project components. There was significant but positive relationship between age (r = 0.25), estimated monthly income (r = 0.26) and perceived sustainability (r = 0.31) and community participation at p ≤ 0.01. In contrast, there was significant but inverse relationship between community participation and number of project executed (r = -0.25). In conclusion, extent of community participation was low in most project components and community participation tended to increase with higher monthly income, fewer number of projects individual participated in, and higher perceived sustainability of the projects. Stakeholders of the CSDPs at government’s and grassroots’ levels should allow for more engagement of the people at all components of the CSDPs and the local communities should take on fewer projects at a time so as to enhance community participation.Keywords: Community participation, CSDP, participatory development, perceived sustainability, gender balance
- ItemCommunity participation and sustainability of the community and social development projects in Kwara State, Nigeria(2020) Olayinka Jelili Yusuf; Adesoji Oyeniyi Adekunmi; Ibrahim Folorunsho AyandaThe study identified development projects instituted under the CSDP, ascertained extent of community participation at every critical stage of the project and determined whether perceived sustainability of CSDPs was significantly related to community participation in Kwara State. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select 120 respondents for the study. Structured interview schedule was used for data collection while percentages, mean scores and the Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) were used for data analysis. Community participation in organization of and attendance at meeting and financial contribution was high with weighted mean scores of 1.62 and 1.50, respectively, but low in most other project components. There was significant but positive relationship between age (r = 0.25), estimated monthly income (r = 0.26) and perceived sustainability (r = 0.31) and community participation at p ≤ 0.01. In contrast, there was significant but inverse relationship between community participation and number of project executed (r = -0.25). In conclusion, extent of community participation was low in most project components and community participation tended to increase with higher monthly income, fewer number of projects individual participated in, and higher perceived sustainability of the projects. Stakeholders of the CSDPs at government’s and grassroots’ levels should allow for more engagement of the people at all components of the CSDPs and the local communities should take on fewer projects at a time so as to enhance community participation.Keywords: Community participation, CSDP, participatory development, perceived sustainability, gender balance
- ItemEFFECTIVENESS OF MICROFINANCE BANK INITIATIVES IN PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD PRACTICES AMONG FARMERS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA(2025-06) Olayinka Jelili Yusuf; Latifat Kehinde Olatinwo; Z. T Saka; M. J Wahab; I. A AkintolaThe low-income poor rural entrepreneurs, farmers inclusive, are often excluded from conventional bank benefits in terms of access to financial initiatives. The introduction of microfinance banks across Nigeria by the Government was to enhance financial inclusion to cater to these vulnerable groups. This study, thus, aimed to assess the effectiveness of microfinance bank (MFB) initiatives in promoting sustainable livelihood practices among rural communities in Kwara State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional research design method was used to select 143 farmers following a multistage sampling procedure. Primary data were collected with structured interview schedule and analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. Results revealed that 61.0% of the farmers were males, educated (61.0%), with mean age of 34 years. The results also revealed that MFBs played a significant role in providing capacity-building and support services (Mean Score=4.23) which ranked highest in their effectiveness, while increase access to credit and small business was ranked least (MS=3.27). The findings further reveal that limited outreach and accessibility and insufficient long-term funding and investment were the most ranked challenges by the farmers in the study area. The regression analysis further highlighted that education (β = 0.273, p = 0.002) and marital status (β = -0.285, p = 0.003) significantly influenced the impact of rural finance, emphasizing the role of socioeconomic factors in shaping financial outcomes. The study concluded that improving outreach, tailoring financial products, enhancing financial literacy, and addressing infrastructure gaps could ameliorate the constraints facing rural finance programs in supporting sustainable livelihoods. The study therefore recommends the expansion of MFB services to expand outreach and enhancing financial literacy programs to maximize the benefits of these initiatives.
- ItemFarm practical training and job aspiration of undergraduates of agriculture in universities in Kwara State, Nigeria(Agricultural Extension Society of NIgeria (AESON), 2018-01-12) Olayinka Jelili Yusuf; Ibrahim Folorunsho Ayanda; Felicia Motunrayo Olooto; Latifat Ololade Salawu; Stephen Kayode SubairThe study investigated whether farm practical training (FPT) is significantly associated with job aspiration of undergraduate students comparing results of empirical evidence between two Universities in Kwara State, Nigeria. Specifically, students preferred courses of study were identified, and their attitude towards FPT and job aspiration were determined. One hundred and twenty final year students who recently completed the FPT were selected from the two universities through multistage sampling. The average age of students was 23.5 years with standard deviation of 2.4. Less than half (40%) preferred agriculture as course of study, while 38% preferred science and 5% medicine. About 32% decided to remain in agriculture after admission because it is deemed prestigious, while 13% considered it last available opportunity to gain admission and 17% due to its entrepreneurial potentials. Many (69.8%) aspired for agriculture/farming related job, while 12% aspired to work in agro-allied industries. Many (45.8%) had favorable attitude towards the FPT, comprising 35.0% UNILORIN and 10.8% KWASU students. However, more (23.3%) of KWASU students had unfavorable attitude towards FPT compared to 5% UNILORIN students in this category. There was no significant association between students’ attitude towards FPT and their job aspiration in both UNILORIN (χ2=8.07, p=0.62) and KWASU (χ2=8.60 p=0.38). Although, most of the students aspired to work in agriculture/agro-allied industry, it was however concluded, from the empirical findings, that FPT did not significantly influence their job aspiration.
- ItemIntegrated weed management practices and sustainable food production among farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria(De Gruyter, 2021-03-01) Emmanuel Oyamedan Imoloame; Ibrahim Folorunsho Ayanda; Olayinka Jelili YusufA survey was conducted in the Kwara State of Nigeria to study the integrated weed management (IWM) practices by farmers. This was in view of the poor weed management practices adopted by farmers, which is a major factor responsible for low yields of many arable crops in Kwara State. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select a sample size of 480 respondents, and a structured interview schedule was used to elicit information from them. Data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Factor analysis was also carried out to examine the perception of farmers’ benefits of IWM. Results showed that the majority of farmers (29.4%) were youths, married (89.1%), and involved in medium-scale farming (47.2%). Furthermore, 50.8% of the farmers had primary or secondary education. Although farmers use different weed control methods, more than half of them (54.7%) use herbicides. Most farmers (92.6%) are engaged in the use of IWM, However, 73.5% of them use a combination of herbicides and hoe weeding. Although not properly practiced, farmers perceived IWM as having socio-environmental (29.229%) and techno-efficacious (23.495%) benefits over either hoe weeding or herbicides used alone. The findings suggest a need to train farmers on all aspects of IWM to achieve self-sufficiency in food production in Kwara State.
- ItemPerceived Effects of Crop Diversification on Food Security of Farmers in Kwara State Nigeria(2023) Latifat Kehinde Olatinwo; Olayinka Jelili Yusuf; Sola Emmanuel Komolafe; Mistura Omowumi OganijaSummary This study was conducted to examine perceived effects of crop diversification on food security status of maize-based farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique was employed to obtain data from 183 maize-based farmers using an interview schedule. The data were analyzed using Herfindahl indexing, Food Consumption Score of the World Food Programme for determining household food security and Chi-square test. The results showed that the extent of crop diversification was moderate for slightly above half of the respondents (51.4%). The majority of the respondents (91.3%) had acceptable food consumption (>35), which corresponds to their food security situation. Crop diversification among the farmers indicated positive and significant influence of crop diversification on the food security status of the farmers at 1% level of significance using chi-square. More than half of the respondents perceived that crop diversification had strong effects on increased access to food preferences for an active and healthy life (56.3%), access to utilizable and digestible food (57.4%) and access to sufficient food (53.6%). The study concluded that crop diversification practices contributed to food security by increasing access to preferred sufficient, utilizable and digestible food for active and healthy life of maize-based farmers in Kwara State. Thus, extension agents should increase awareness of the importance of crop diversification for the farmers’ output in the study area.
- ItemPerceptions of Akwa Ibom State University Agricultural Students on Practical Year Programme(2022-09-29) Jemimah Timothy Ekanem; Olayinka Jelili Yusuf; John Edet; Godwin AKPANThe agricultural undergraduate curriculum in Nigeria was restructured by the introduction of a practical year program (PYP) for students. This study investigated Students' perspectives, constraints, and strategies for enhancing PYP, as well as the impact of PYP on future career choices. A standardized questionnaire was used to obtain data from students. The data was analyzed with the help of frequency distribution and mean. Students had a favorable (sufficient) opinion of PYP, and they formed a positive attitude toward agriculture as a source of income, according to the findings. Delay in payment of allowances (3.48), difficulties combining agricultural work with lectures (3.08), and insufficient safety equipment to be used by students were among the perceived constraints and mean scores (2.95). The conclusion was reached that addressing undergraduate skill acquisition through the PYP would ensure youth employment in extension organizations and efficient extension service delivery to farmers. This would allow for long-term agricultural development.