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A Binary Logit Estimation of Factors Influencing Awareness about Grasscutter Farming among Rural and Sub-urban Households in Kwara State, Nigeria
(World Journal of Agricultural Research, 2017) Salau, S. A.; Yusuf, O. J.; Apata, D. F.; Adesina, O. M.
Hunting of grass cutter for food in Nigeria is unsustainable due to serious challenges posed to the ecosystems, adequate bush meat supply and human health. To enhance sustainable exploitation, grass cutter farming is desirable but large percentage of the population still lack awareness about grass cutter rearing. This study was aimed at investigating factors influencing awareness about grass cutter farming in Kwara state. A two–stage sampling technique was used to select 540 participants from rural and sub-urban households for the study. Descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression model were used to analyze the data. The results showed that the respondents had an average age of 46 years with an average family size of 7 persons. Majority (77%) of the respondents were males. The Nagelkerke R2, explained 80.9% of the total variation in awareness of households. The coefficient of age, gender, household size, education, and access to credit with the t-values of -2.333, 1.959, 2.000, 2.235 and 13.832 respectively were all found to be critical in explaining awareness among the sampled households. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended that any intervention strategy on grass cutter farming by government and international development agencies should have a capacity-building component center on educating households about the management practices and livelihood merits of farm grass cutters. Increase awareness through media should be promoted and policies like loan schemes that would substantially improve households’ access to use and acquisition of credits should be encouraged
Assessment of Agricultural Information Needs and Accessibility Methods Used by Smallholder Farmers in Ilorin-West Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria
(2020-12) Yusuf, O. J.; Shuaib, S. B.; Nofiu, N. B.
This study assessed agricultural information needs and accessibility methods used by smallholder farmers in obtaining agricultural information in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State. The structured interview schedule was used to elicit information from a total of one hundred and ten (110) respondents selected through a multistage sampling procedure. The results showed majority of the respondents (73.6% and 72.7%) indicated the need for information on 'fertilizer usage to increase their productivity and 'improved seeds and seedlings' respectively. Also, 77.3% needed information on crop variety to grow at a given season to ensure the marketability of such crop. Radio was the most prominently used means of obtaining agricultural information (2.0). Extension agents, with a mean score of 1.67, was the fifth most commonly used source for obtaining agricultural information. Prominent among the constraints to agricultural information accessibility were the inability to understand technical language used during information accessibility (2.0) and the language barrier (1.79). Also, gender (χ = 4.56) and age category (χ = 5.32) had a significant association with the information accessibility method (at p <0.05). The need to enhance extension agents' performance in reaching smallholder farmers withrequisite and timely agricultural information on various areas of agriculture particularly in their local languages is recommended.
Assessment of farm waste utilization among rural dwellers in Osun State, Nigeria
(2014) Yusuf, O. J.
he study identified farm wastes among rural dwellers in Osun State, Nigeria, it examined rural dwellers' perception about farm wastes' economic potentials, determined the knowledge level of identified farm wastes' economic potentials and the level of utilisation of farm wastes by rural-dwellers as well as identified factors associated with farm waste utilisation with a view to empowering the rural dwellers economically through judicious utilisation of identified farm waste items. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select respondents for the study. At the first stage, 20 per cent of the total number of Local Government Area (LOA) in each Agricultural Development Project (ADP) zone was sampled giving a total of 6 rural LGAs. At the second stage, proportionate sampling method was used to select five per cent of the , total number of communities in each LOA giving a total of 28 communities. Finally, 13 respondents involved in farm waste utilisation were purposively selected from each of the communities, giving an overall sample size of 364 respondents. Interview schedule was used for quantitative data collection while Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and Key Informant Interview (Kil) were used to elicit qualitative data. Frequency counts, percentages and weighted mean scores were used to describe data collected while chi-square; correlation and stepwise regression analyses were used to make deductions. Also, factor analysis was used to identify factors associated with farm waste utilisation among rural dwellers in the study area. Results showed that cassava and yam peels, maize stalks and cobs, cowpea husk, palm kernel shell, empty palm fruit bunch, cocoa pods, poultry droppings, and sheep and goat faeces were prominent waste items identified in the study area. Results further revealed high extent of utilisation of cassava peels for livestock feeding with weighted mean score (Rv:) of 2.45 ± 1.11, yam peels for making yam flour (X\.; = 2.24 ± 1.06), maize cobs (~ = 2.22 ± 1.07) and palm kernel shell (X11; = 2.43 ± 0.99) as household fuel for cooking and palm fronds for broom production CXw= 2.23 ± 0.91). Also, results of Chi-square analysis CODESRIA - LIBRARY xvii established significant association between farm waste utilisation and gender et = 10.38), farm land acquisition et= 51.00), ethnicity et= 19.67) and nativity et= 10.40) at p ~ 0.05. Result of regression analysis further showed that income (t = 2.401), perception about farm waste items (t = 4.458), perceived behavioural control (t = 2.534) and attitude towards farm waste utilisation (t = 2.732) positively and significantly contributed to extent of farm waste utilisation at p ~ 0.01. The study concluded that there were varieties of farm waste items with good economic potentials which if well utilised could be harnessed to empower rural dwellers economically thereby enhancing their liveli
Binomial Logit Estimation of Factors Influencing Participation in the Community and Social Development Projects (CSDPs) in Kwara State, Nigeria.
(2020) Yusuf, O. J.; Koledoye, G.; Khidir, A.; Ajayi, Oluwaseyi
The study identiﬁed factors inﬂuencing participation in the community and social development projects in Kwara State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select 120 respondents sampled for the study. Data were collected with interview schedule and descriptive statistics, such as frequency, percentages and mean were used to summarize the data while binary logistic regression was used for inferential deductions. The results show that the mean age of the participants was 42.28 years with male (70.8%) dominating participation. About 42% of the participants completed both tertiary and secondary education with an average monthly income of N 28,300. The binomial logit regression results showed that education (odds ratio =12.32), average annual income (odds ratio =12.39), as well as number of hours spent on previous projects (odds ratio =1.048) signiﬁcantly inﬂuenced participation in the CSDPs at p<0.05. The ﬁndings have implications for successful community development interventions, in that participants' education, annual income and number of hours spent on previous projects may be leveraged on to enhance community members' participation in these interventions.
Challenges of Refocusing Extension Education Services for Private Agricultural Extension Delivery in Nigeria: Evidence from Nomadic Fulani’s Willingness to Pay for Extension Services in Niger State
(2010) Farinde, A.J.; Yusuf, O. J.; Z.F. Oyewale
This study investigated the willingness of nomadic Fulani to pay for extension services in Niger State and draw challenges for refocusing extension services to include nomads for private agricultural extension delivery in Nigeria. Data collected from one hundred nomadic Fulani were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, and Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) to determine the amount that nomadic Fulani are willing to pay. The CVM result showed that a nomadic Fulani was willing to pay N3,655.91 for extension services per year.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CONSUMER PREFERENCE FOR ORANGE AND WHITE-FLESHED SWEET POTATO IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
(2024-09-28) Yusuf, O. J.; Komolafe, S. E.; Ambali, Y. O.; Ajibade, L. A.; Olatinwo, L. K.
This study examined the consumer preference for orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (OFSP) compared to white-fleshed sweet potatoes (WFSP) in Kwara State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used in selecting 140 respondents from the study area. Data were collected through the administration of questionnaire and analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings show that 66.4% were males while 82.1% were married. The average age was 46.1 years with the standard deviation ±8.26, and an average household size of 5 persons. Majority (51.4%) of the respondents had formal education. The findings also reveal that the respondents agreed that ‘OFSP is more nutritious than WFSP’ (x̄ =3.9±1.40), ‘OFSP is healthier than WFSP’ (x̄ =3.9±1.41) and ‘OFSP has more vitamins and minerals than WFSP’ (x̄ =3.6±1.21). Consumers’ willingness to purchase and consume OFSP instead of WFSP was high among the respondents with 83.6%. The results also show that nutritional content (x̄ =3.9), taste (x̄ =3.8) and health benefits (x̄ =3.7) were the factors influencing the choice of OFSP’s consumption over WFSP. In addition, the results of regression analysis showed that higher education supports preference for OFSP (β=0.233, p<0.05) while age (β= .012, p<0.05) had a negative influence on the preference for OFSP over WFSP. The study concluded that consumers preferred OFSP over WFSP due to its nutritional content, taste and health benefits. It is recommended that marketing efforts should be directed at showcasing the nutritional benefits and palatability of OFSP that provide consumers with better taste and good health.
Effectiveness of e-wallet scheme in curbing sharp practices associated with agricultural input accessibility among smallholder farmers in Kano State, Nigeria
(2015) Yusuf, O. J.; Abdullahi, K. A.
Farm inputs, such as improved seedlings and fertilisers, are germane to enhancing farmers? productivity. However, government efforts at making them affordable and accessible to farmers are fraught with sharp and corrupt practices. The electronic wallet scheme was introduced by the federal government to curb the menace. This study evaluated the effectiveness of the scheme in curbing sharp practices associated with agricultural input accessibility by smallholder farmers in Kano State. Using structured interview schedule, the study elicited information from 180 respondents selected from 9 LGAs of the state through multistage sampling procedure. Data were collected on socio-economic and e-wallet scheme related characteristics of the respondents and their perception about the effectiveness of scheme. Frequency counts, percentages and weighted mean score values were used for data analysis. Majority of the beneficiaries of the scheme were male (88.9%), married (81.1%) and within their productive age range (mean age = 43.1 years). Some, although very few, were neither registered in the scheme (5%), nor had mobile phone (3%), while more proportion (about 32%) did not attend the requisite e-wallet training, yet they benefitted from input distribution under the scheme. Farm inputs benefitted from were mainly subsidised fertiliser and improved seeds and frequency of benefit was low. Although beneficiaries mostly perceived e-wallet scheme as effective in ensuring transparency and reducing sharp practices prevalent in the old system, yet the people component (i.e. human factor) of the e-wallet system seemed vulnerable which could undermine the success of the initiative. Recommended, amongst others, is need for government to pay special attention to disproportion in gender composition amongst beneficiaries, while also ensuring that stipulated conditions, such as registration of beneficiaries, possession of mobile phones, and attendance of necessary training are abided with in order to check corrupt practices. Lastly, but perhaps most importantly, government should be on the lookout for culprits and defaulters and sanction them appropriately.
Factors influencing involvement of peri-urban farmers in mini-livestock farming in south-western Nigeria
(2012) Ogunjimi, S. I.; Yusuf, O. J.; Ajala , A. O
The study focused on factors influencing involvement of periurban farmers in mini-livestock farming in South-Western Nigeria. Specifically, the peri-urban farmers’ socio-economic characteristics were described, their level of involvement in rearing mini-livestock were determined and constraint associated with mini-livestock farming were examined. 182 respondents were interviewed through the use of structured interview schedule and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). Data analysis was carried out using frequency counts, percentage, and factor analysis. The results of the study showed that more males were involved in mini-livestock rearing than females, while the mean age of a farmer was 46 years. Majorities were literate and information sourced from fellow farmers was most common and reliable source of information accessible by the respondents, while there was low extension contact. Problems confronting the respondents include inadequate credit facilities, untimely supply of inputs, improper management skill and low extension contacts. Results of the factor analysis revealed eleven factors which contributed to farmers’ involvement in mini-livestock farming. These include community influence, farmland acquisition, characteristics of mini-livestock, personality factor, and economic status. Other factors were capacity building, household composition external orientation, farm characteristics, social group orientation and communication tool. The study concluded that policy making on mini-livestock development should focus at enhancing the socioeconomic status of peri-urban farmers through improved to access to credit facilities and capacity building through training on improved management practice. This could have a profound influence on increased production, sustainable livelihood and alleviation of poverty among the populace.
Farm Practical Training and Job Aspiration of Undergraduates of Agriculture in Universities in Kwara State Nigeria
(Association of African Universities, Accra, Ghana, 2017) Yusuf, O. J.; Ayanda, I. F; Olooto, F.M; Salawu, L. O.; Subair, S. K.
The 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. 120 final year students who recently completed the FPT were selected from the two Universities through multistage sampling. Average age of student 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 stay on in agriculture after admission because it is deemed prestigious, 13% due to being last available opportunity to gain admission and 17% because of its entrepreneurial potentials. Many (69.8%) aspired for agriculture/farming related job, while 12% aspired to work in agro-allied industries. While many (45.8%) had favorable attitude towards the FPT, comprising 35.0% UNILORIN and 10.8% KWASU students, more (23.3%) of KWASU students had unfavorable attitude towards the 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 institutions (UNILORIN Ï‡2=8.07, p=0.62; KWASU Ï‡2=8.60 p=0.38). Although, most of the students aspired to work in agriculture/agro-allied industry, it could not be concluded from the findings of the studies that FPT did significantly influence their job aspiration.
Farm Practical Training and Job Aspiration of Undergraduates of Agriculture in Universities in Kwara State, Nigeria
(Published by the Association of African Universities, Accra, Ghana., 2017) Yusuf, O. J.; Ayanda, I. F.
The 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. 120 final year students who recently completed the FPT were selected from the two Universities through multistage sampling. Average age of student 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 stay on in agriculture after admission because it is deemed prestigious, 13% due to being last available opportunity to gain admission and 17% because of its entrepreneurial potentials. Many (69.8%) aspired for agriculture/farming related job, while 12% aspired to work in agro-allied industries. While many (45.8%) had favorable attitude towards the FPT, comprising 35.0% UNILORIN and 10.8% KWASU students, more (23.3%) of KWASU students had unfavorable attitude towards the FPT compared to 5% UNILORIN students in this category. There was no significant association between studentsâ€™ attitude towards FPT and their job aspiration in both institutions (UNILORIN Ï‡2=8.07, p=0.62; KWASU Ï‡2=8.60 p=0.38). Although, most of the students aspired to work in agriculture/agro-allied industry, it could not be concluded from the findings of the studies that FPT did significantly influence their job aspiration.
Impact of Internship Training on Faculty of Agriculture Undergraduates of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
(2008) Yusuf, O. J.; Okorie, V. O.; Ajayi, A. O.
This study assessed the impact of internship training on undergraduates of agriculture in the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. The job aspirations and attitudes of preinternship and postinternship undergraduates toward studying agriculture and toward participating in internship training were compared and the students' preferred courses and reasons for studying agriculture were identified. A multistage sampling procedure was employed to select an equal number of respondents from both preinternship and postinternship students; a pretested and validated structured questionnaire was used to elicit qualitative information from 130 respondents; frequency distribution, percentage, mean, and standard deviation were used to describe the data; one-way-ANOVA test was used to test the hypotheses in order to make deductions from the data. The result of ANOVA revealed that at P ≤ 0.05 significance level, there were significant differences in the preinternship and postinternship students' attitudes toward studying agriculture and toward participating in internship training. However, at P ≤ 0.05 significance level, there was no significant difference in the job aspirations of preinternship and postinternship students. It was, therefore, concluded that the internship training changed only the attitude of postinternship students toward studying agriculture and participating in internship training, with no significant impact on the job aspirations of the students. Hence, the study recommended overhauling the internship training program through adequate funding, logistics, and curriculum revision; so as to enable it to attain its goals and promote improvement and retention of educated and able-bodied youth in the agricultural sector.
Livelihood diversification amongst pastoralists and conflict with arable crop farmers: empirical evidence from Kwara State, Nigeria
(2017) Yusuf, O. J.; Ayanda, I. F; Olooto, F. M; Salawu, O. L
The study identified causes of conflicts, settlement pattern of pastoral farmers and analyzed the influence of livelihood diversification on conflicts between pastoralists and indigenous crop farmers. Using multistage sampling procedure to select 280 respondents, data were collected by means of structured interview schedule and analyzed by frequency distribution, Pearson Correlation and one-way ANOVA. Results show that high pressure on land (WMS = 4.87) and unfavourable land tenure system (4.56) mainly caused the conflicts. Crop and pastoral farmers had an average farm size of 2.9ha and 1.7ha, respectively. Majority (75.5%) of pastoralists were engaged in crop production, while only 12.1% of crop farmers were involved in livestock rearing. Also, 57.9% and 32.9% amongst crop farmers and 14.2% and 15.0% amongst pastoral farmers were involved in trading and commercial (vehicular) transport business, respectively. Furthermore, 16.4% and 7.9% of the pastoralists lived in mud and block- walled houses with corrugated iron sheets, respectively. Transformational approach was identified as most acceptable solution of conflict resolution by both crop and pastoral farmers. There was a significant difference between farm size (F=9.33) and educational level (F=8.93) of crop and pastoral farmers. There was also a significant relationship between cause of conflicts and pastoralists’ livelihood diversification (r=0.74) and number of years’ of pastoralists in settlement (r=0.29). The study concluded that increasing involvement of the pastoralists in crop production, involvement in other employment opportunities and erection of permanent building structure ignited unhealthy rivalry between the two groups.
Organic agriculture as a roadmap for sustainable agricultural productivity and food security: Evidences from sub-Saharan Africa
(Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria, 2011) Yusuf, O. J.; Kolawole, O. D.; Bamigboye, E.O.
In sub-saharan Africa (SSA), agricultural production is largely rain-fed and dominated by smallholder farmers. Amongst the attempts made towards improving the productivity of these smallholders are the introduction and use of synthetic fertilizers to enhance soil fertility, the use of chemical herbicides, cultivation of improved crop varieties, and provision of irrigation facilities to augment rain water, particularly during off season. Although most of these technologies are unaffordable to the SSA small farmers (e.g. fertilisers), Africa continues to rely heavily on the importation of agro-chemicals. The lopsided political economy and ecology of the African economies have thus made them totally dependent on Western agricultural technologies and foreign aids. Given the current scenarios, the resultant adverse effects of the excessive use of agro-chemicals have continued to have impact on the environment and human health. Nonetheless, the potentials of organic agriculture, which emphasizes the need to promote low-external input agriculture (LEIA) has not been properly and fully harnessed. Organic agriculture is a holistic system that promotes a healthy agri-food system right from production to distribution. It employs a number of strategies in maintaining as well as improving land productivity. It is a sustainable, environmentally friendly production system which can offer Africa and other developing countries a wide range of economic, environmental, social and cultural benefits, amongst which are enhanced food security; protection of natural resources, including soil and water quality; less dependency on foreign inputs and price volatility related to external inputs; and reduced illness and death associated with agro-chemical exposure. This paper employs a critical discourse analysis to review literature on the importance of LEIA on agricultural sustainability and food security. Amongst others, the write-up contested issues relating to harvest declines of agricultural crops due to lack of inorganic fertilizers; reduced income for small holder farmers as a result of decline in harvest of agricultural crop yields and the reasons why smallholder farmers need to adopt organic farming. By providing examples of success stories (case studies), the paper also makes an advocacy for organic agriculture as a panacea for enhanced agricultural productivity and food security in the SSA region.
PERCEPTION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE TRANSPORTERS ABOUT HIV/AIDS IN SELECTED RURAL COMMUNITY MARKETS IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
(2012) Adisa, B. O; Yusuf, O. J.
The study was carried out to determine the perception of produce transporters about the mode of contracting, preventing and control measures of HIV/AIDS in selected rural community markets in Ondo State, Nigeria. Nine community markets were purposively selected for the study based on availability of farm produce transporters in each of the rural community market. On the whole, 150 respondents were involved in the study. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the data collected, while inferential statistics, such as correlation was used to test the hypothesis set. Analysis showed that the average age of the respondents was 44, with standard deviation of 15. The respondents have perception about the fact that having many sexual partners can increase the risk of having HIV/AIDS (X=4.63), that abstinence from any kind of sexual intercourse prevents HIV/AIDS(X=4.49) and that HIV/AIDS can be controlled by promotion of healthy relationships and educational programmes in social and educational institutions(X=4.60). Analysis also showed that social organization (r=0.222:p≤0.05), years of formal education(r=0.479:p≤0.01) have significant relationships with the transporters’ perception about mode of contracting, preventing and controlling of HIV/AIDS. Also, age (r=-0.188:p≤0.05), household size(r=-0.245≤0.01) have significant relationship with their perception about the mode of contracting, preventing and control measures of HIV/AIDS and the relationship is inverse. The conclusion made from this study was that age, social organisation, years of formal education, household size of the produce transporters determine their perception about their mode of contracting, preventing and control measures of HIV/AIDS. This study recommended that more enlightened programmes be organized at public places and in mass media.
Perception of effects of membership in co-operative societies on the socioeconomic status of co-operators in Kwara State, Nigeria
(2018) Yusuf, O. J.
This study examined the perceived effects of membership in co-operative societies on the socioeconomic status of co-operators in Kwara State, Nigeria. Specifically, the socioeconomic characteristics of co-operators were described and members? extent of participation and benefit derived in co-operative societies were determined. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select 120 select respondents for the study. Primary data were collected using interview schedule and described using frequency counts, percentages, mean and standard deviation while correlation analysis was used for inferential deduction. Results showed that majority (80.0%) of respondents were male and engaged in farming (75%) as major occupation. Majority (93.3%) always attended general meeting of their various co-operative societies, while 90% always contributed society monthly dues. Benefits enjoyed most by co-operators included credit service delivery to members (mean score = 2.78), market access for members? produce (2.52), skills acquisition program (2.07), capital formation for joint purchasing of input (2.04) and collective processing of farm produce (2.00). The least services enjoyed by cooperators were joint ownership of resources as collaterals in bank (0.98) and access to tractor use (1.18). Results of correlation analysis showed there was significant and positive relationship between socioeconomic status of co-operators and participation in co-operative activities (r=0.57) and benefits derived by members in cooperative societies (r=0.9). In conclusion, co-operators perceived that membership in cooperative societies could lead to high socioeconomic status. It is recommended that co-operative societies should leverage on co-operative resources as collateral to access bank loan so as to increase the benefits derived by co-operators and better enhance their socioeconomic status.
SOCIOECONOMIC FACTORS INFLUENCING RICE PRODUCTION IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
(2013) Yusuf, O. J.; ZK Taimanda; AJ Farinde
This paper investigated the factors influencing rice production in Lavun Local Government Area of Niger state. The specific objectives of the study were to describe the personal and socio-economic characteristics of the farmers, identify rice production constraints, and determine factors associated with rice production. Purposive and random sampling procedures were used to select 100 respondents used for the study. Validated and structured interview schedule was used to elicit quantitative data. Frequency counts, percentage distribution, mean and standard deviation were used to summarize and describe the data collected, while correlation and regression analyses were used to make analytical deductions. Findings revealed that 92 percent of the rice farmers were male, mean age was 45 years and majority (89%) were married The land ownership pattern showed that 68 percent obtained their farm through inheritance and about 70 percent sourced finance through personal saving, with no- farmer borrowing from the Nigeria Agricultural Cooperative and Rural Development Bank (N.A. C.R.D. B) The constraints faced by the farmers include lack of capital, problems of input procurement, lack of adequate extension services and drought problem being the major one. While the correlation analysis indicated that significant relationships exist between output of rice and all the variables considered in the analysis at p<0.01.
Utilization of organic farming practices by arable crop farmers in Ekiti State, Nigeria
(2014) Bamigboye, E. O.,; Yusuf, O. J.; Kuponniyi, F. A.
Organic agriculture plays a crucial role of enhancing the realization of sustainable environment and human health. The study investigated the utilization of Organic Farming Practices (OFPs) by arable crop farmers in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Four rural local government areas (LGAs) Ilejerneje, Moba, Ise-orun and Emure were purposively chosen while 100 respondents were selected for the study. Findings indicated that 86% utilized OFPs, 62% have heard about OFPs through the custodians of indigenous knowledge practices. Bush fallow was the most practiced OFPs (86%) with Weighted Mean Score (WMS) of 1.99, followed by Mulching with refuse (74%, WMS=1.88). Reasons adduced for utilizing OFPs included easy practicability (78%), environmental friendliness of the practice (78%) and costliness of inorganic fertilizer (77%). Constraints that impend the practice of OFPs included problems of land tenure system and environmental degradation. There was a significant association between OFPs utilization and religion (χ2=68.63) and marital status (χ2=65.84). Pearson correlation test revealed a significant and positive relationship between OFPs utilization and age (r=0.168) and farm size (r=0.280). Regression analysis revealed that only age and farm size significantly influenced farmers' utilization of OFPs. A major challenge for extension therefore, is the need to improve on the existing practices.
Utilization of organic farming practices by arable crop farmers in Ekiti State, Nigeria: Challenges for Extension.
(2014) Bamigboye, E. O.; Yusuf, O. J.; Kuponniyi, F. A.
Organic agriculture plays a crucial role of enhancing the realization of sustainable environment and human health. The study investigated the utilization of Organic Farming Practices (OFPs) by arable crop farmers in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Four rural local government areas (LGAS) Ileje, Moba, Ise-orun and Emure were purposively chosen while 100 respondents were selected for the study. Findings indicated that 86% utilized OFPs, 62% have heard about OFPs through the custodians of indigenous knowledge practices. Bush fallow was the most practiced OFPs (86%) with Weighted Mean Score (WMS) of 1.99, followed by Mulching with refuse (74%, WMS= 1.88). Reasons adduced for utilizing OFPs included easy practicability (78%), environmental friendliness of the practice (78%) and costliness of inorganic fertilizer (77%). Constraints that impend the practice of OFPs included problems of land tenure system and environmental degradation. There was a significant association between OFPs utilization and religion (χ²= 68.63) and marital status (χ²= 65.84). Pearson correlation test revealed a significant and positive relationship between OFPs utilization and age (r = 0.168) and farm size (r = 0.280). Regression analysis revealed that only age and farm size significantly influenced farmers' utilization of OFPs. A major challenge for extension therefore, is the need to improve on the existing practices.
YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN PERI-URBAN AGRICULTURE IN OSUN STATE, NIGERIA
(2011) Ayinde, J. O.; Yusuf, O. J.; Torimiro, D. O.
This study assessed the involvement of youth in peri-urban agriculture in Osun-state, Nigeria. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select 113 youths from 6 Local Government Areas in the State. Frequency count, percentages, mean scores and standard deviation were used to summarize the data collected. Results revealed that majority (93.0%) of the respondents were unmarried, with mean age of 21.0 years and spent average of 8.0 years on formal education. Peri-urban agriculture enterprises in which the youths engaged were snailery (42.0%), bee keeping (31%), grass cutter rearing (13.0%), rabbit rearing (6.0%) and vegetable production (73.0%). Constraints inhibiting successful involvement in the identified peri-urban agricultural enterprises include: problem of inadequate extension service (30.0%), inadequate information about importance of peri-urban agriculture (27.0%) and problems of inadequate capital (26.4%). Age, years of education, income, sex and marital status were found to have significant association with the youth’s level of involvement in peri-urban agriculture

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