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- ItemFish farmers’ attitudes toward the use of social media in Kwara State, Nigeria(South Valley University Egypt, 2023-10-13) Ifabiyi John OluwaseunThis article assessed the fish farmers’ attitude towards the use of social media in Kwara State, Nigeria. One hundred and Thirty fish farmers were purposively selected in four fishing communities in Kwara State, Nigeria. The data collected was analysed with the use of both descriptive and inferential statistics. 39.9 years was the mean age of the respondents, about 73.8 % of the fish farmers were married, the mean household size of the fish farmers was 4 persons, the mean years of experience was 7.7 years and the Annual mean income of the respondents was 181,115.38 Naira. About 56.9 % of the respondents make use of social media daily while 1,829.23Naira was the average monthly money used to buy data. WhatsApp was the most (87.7%) frequently used social media platform, and Information sharing purpose was the highest (90.8%) motive for using social media by the respondents. Social media usage enhances access to information on improved technology (mean=3.85) was the highest-ranked attitudinal statement. Irregular supply of electricity (mean=2.15) was the highest-ranked factor affecting the use of social media. Therefore, this study recommends providing training on social media use to fish farmers to enhance their productivity.
- ItemStatus of Climate Smart Poultry Production Practices in Kwara State, Nigeria(South Valley University Egypt, 2024-06-10) Ifabiyi John OluwaseunClimate Smart Poultry Production strategy encompasses the use of practices that increase resilience and stability in poultry production, thereby helping poultry farmers adjust to climate alteration threats. This study assessed the Status of climate poultry production practices in Kwara State, Nigeria. A three-stage sampling procedure randomly selected one hundred and fifty farmers for the study. The data was collected through the questionnaires. Frequency count, percentage, and mean were used to analyze the data collected. The result showed that feeding management was practiced by about 94%, about 84% of the poultry farmers practiced processing and preservation of poultry products, and about 74% converted poultry droppings into compost manure. The findings showed that about 74% of the respondents have a high level of climate-smart poultry production practices. High cost of feeds (mean=1.62), high temperature, and lack of start-up capital (mean=1.46) were the main constraints affecting poultry production. The study, therefore, recommended that the government ensure that all poultry farmers have access to extension services and that the extension service providers ensure that information on climate poultry production
- ItemComparative assessment of agricultural technology generating practices in universities and research institutes in north central zone of Nigeria(Elsevier Journal Published by China Agricultural University, 2017) Gbolagade Benjamin Adesiji, Mohammed Ibrahim, Sola Emmanuel KomolafeTo understand the technology generating practices among universities and research institutes in north central zone of Nigeria, this study examined sources of funds for technology generating activities, compared agro-technology generating practices and identified constraining factors hindering technology generating practices. One hundred and fifty-two academic staff were randomly selected from universities and one hundred and thirty-six respondents were drawn from research institutes. Validated questionnaires with reliability coefficient of r = 0.92 were used to elicit data. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Likert-scale, T-test and Factor analysis. Majority (93.4%) of universities’ respondents used their personal funds to generate new technology compared to their counterparts in research institutes. The most widely employed mechanism for generating agricultural technologies was joint radio programmes (mean = 3.38) while the least was biotechnology (mean = 2.57). Major areas of differences in technology generation between the two institutions were the physical distance (t = 13.54; P < 0.05), farmers participation in field research trials (t = 8.50; P < 0.05), farmers co-finance of adaptive research trials (t = 3.77; P < 0.05) and adequate research facilities and incentives to workers (t = 2.05; P < 0.05). Factors constraining technology generation for universities were poor access to knowledge and information on new innovation (r = 0.815) while for research institutes it was limited physical resources (ICT, Telephone) (r = 0.801). It was recommended therefore that respondents should look into options of writing alternate fund proposals and submitting to a wider range of funding. bodies. Governance of innovation could be strengthened through the formation of a formal technological linkage advisory council..
- ItemClimate Variability Adaptation Strategies among Rice Farmers in Niger State, Nigeria(Journal of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Animal Sciences, 2024-06-10) Adidas Rashid S; Ifabiyi John OluwaseunThis study assessed the climate variability adaptation strategies among the rice farmers in Niger State, Nigeria. A two-stage sampling procedure was used in the selection of 248 respondents from the list of rice farmers obtained from Rice Farmer Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Niger State. The adjusting of planting and harvesting dates (M.S = 3.77) was the highest ranked adaption strategy to climate variability. The increase in quality of rice produced (M.S = 4.48) was the highest ranked perceived benefit of usage of climate adaptation strategies. The determinant factors of usage of climate adaptation strategies were rice farmers’ educational level (t = 1.729), household size (t = -0.197) and farm size (t = 0.372, p) at 5% level of significance. The study therefore recommends that the rice farmers should adopt main adaptation strategies such as adjusting the planting and harvesting dates, application of traditional irrigation agriculture and livelihoods diversification in order to improve their rice outputs, income and food security
- ItemLIVELIHOOD ATTRIBUTES OF POULTRY FARMERS IN ILORIN, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA(College of Agriculture, Anbar University, 2024-12-31) Ifabiyi John Oluwaseun,; Sanusi R O; Evwierhurhoma F.E; Masjid I M.Poultry production is an essential source of livelihoods as it provides food, income and employment opportunities for several people who are involved in poultry value chain activities in Nigeria. This study assessed the livelihood attributes of poultry farmers in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. Three-stage sampling was used to select 150 farmers for this research work. Descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, and mean were employed to analyze the data. The findings showed that the radio, internet/social media, and family were key sources of information on poultry production. Also, involvement in other income-generating activities (mean=4.14) was the highest-ranked financial asset. Owned/leased poultry pens/houses and possession of smart phones (mean=4.15) were the highest-ranked physical assets. Networking with other poultry farmers/agencies for resources (mean=4.37) was the highest-ranked social asset. Being physically fit to manage poultry production activities (mean=4.55) was the highest-ranked human asset. Access to water for poultry production (mean=4.31) was the highest-ranked natural asset. The livelihood status of the poultry farmers (3.93±0.93) was categorized as high. The study concluded that poultry production is a vital means of livelihood for the farmers. It therefore recommends supporting extension services for all poultry farmers to enhance their livelihoods and incomes. It is alsoessential for the government to provide livelihood incentives such as financial support and tax relief, as well as to subsidize poultry farming equipment to ensure that the farmers have the needed resources/assets to boost their productivity.