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    Farmers' use of phone applications in accessing information for maize production in Kwara state, Nigeria.
    (2024-12-15) Latifat K. Olatinwo, Olayinka J. Yusuf, and M. J. Wahab
    This assessed the the farmers' use of phone applications to access information for maise production in Kwara State. Data for the study were analysed using descriptive statistics, likert scale, and Pearson Product Correlation (PPMC). A simple random sampling was used to select 120 maize farmers from 6 villages in both Omupo and Ajase-Ipo districts. The study revealed that 83.3% of the maize farmers were males with an average of 37.6, and 83.3% were mar-ried, with an average of 12 years of schooling. The average house-hold size was 7 persons while the number of years of experience was 11 years. The study also revealed that the most common way of ac-cessing information was through voice calls, radio, and WhatsApp, with all the respondents choosing both of these sources. The study al-so showed that poor internet networks on field/farm sites, with a mean score of 2.59 were the most glaring effect of the use of phones to access information on maise production, while the high cost of mobile smart/android phones with a mean score of 2.58 was one of the mitigating factors. The major constraint of using phone fea-tures/applications to access information was that smartphones use a bunch of data bundles and cost implications with a mean score of 2.61. The results of the hypothesis showed a significant relationship between socioeconomic characteristics and farmers' use of phone ap-plications in accessing information for maise production. Data sub-scriptions on customised phones can also be made affordable for farmers.
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    Assessment of social media usage among cashew farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria.
    (Published by Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria., 2025-03-31) Alabelewe, R. Y., Adisa, R. S., Olatinwo, L. K., and Yusuf, O. J.
    The rapid rise in social media usage presents opportunities for cashew farmers to access market information and improve productivity. This study investigated social media usage among cashew farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria. A two stage sampling technique was employed. In the first stage, Offa, Oyun, and Asa Local Government Areas (LGAs) were purposively selected for their high concentration of registered cashew farmers. In the second stage, proportionate sampling was used to allocate the sample size across these LGAs of the State based on their share of registered cashew farmers. Using Yamane’s formula, a total sample size of 162 farmers was determined at a 6.6% precision level from a target population of 550 registered cashew farmers. Data were collected through structured questionnaires. The collected data were then analyzed using descriptive statistics and ordinal logistic regression. Findings revealed that respondents were predominantly male (56.8%), with a mean age of 41 years, and most were married (78.4%) with an average household size of 7 persons. Secondary education was the highest level attained by 40.7% of respondents, and farming experience averaged 11 years. The level of social media usage among cashew farmers was found to be moderate. However, significant constraints hindered usage, including difficulty engaging clients with a Weight Average Index (WAI) of 2.62 and limited time availability (WAI = 1.95). The study recommends targeted educational programs by agricultural extension services and investments in rural infrastructure, particularly electricity and internet connectivity, to enhance social media usage and improve market reach among cashew farmers
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    Factors influencing adoption of improved postharvest storage technologies among grain traders in Ilorin metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria.
    (Published by Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria., 2025-03-31) Ogunremi, Olaoluwa B., Yusuf, Olayinka J., and Olooto, Felicia M.
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    Effects of participation in the village alive development initiative on the socioeconomic status of beneficiaries in Kwara State, Nigeria.
    (Published by Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria., 2025-03-31) Yusuf, Olayinka J., Badmus, Musliha A., Ajibade, Lukman A., Adewumi, Israel. I. and Olanrewaju, Rasheedat
    This study investigates the impact of the Village Alive Development Initiative (VADI) on the socioeconomic status of rural farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria. The primary aim was to assess how VADI, initiated by the Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI), impacted on the livelihoods of small-scale farmers through training, credit access, and capacity building. Employing a three-stage sampling method, 120 beneficiaries were surveyed to gather data on their socioeconomic characteristics and the perceived benefits of VADI. Frequency counts, percentages and weighted mean scores (WMS) were used for data analysis. Key findings reveal that participants reported significant improvements in their economic conditions, with increased income (WMS = 3.34) and productivity attributed to enhanced access to credit (WMS = 3.78). Also, the intervention helped beneficiaries to reduce post-harvest losses (WMS = 3.24) and facilitated diversification of income sources during the dry season (WMS = 3.37). The study concludes that VADI effectively empowers rural dwellers, promoting sustainable development and economic resilience. Recommendations include streamlining loan disbursement processes, increasing educational initiatives, and establishing local banking facilities to further support beneficiaries
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    The Impact of Yam Value Chain on Profitability in Kwara State, Nigeria
    (Competitive Agricultural Industry: Policies, Designs and Infrastructure, 2023-10) T. M. Yusuf,; N. B. Nofiu,; Y.O. Ambali.
    The study was carried out to analyse the Profitability of Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) production across wet and dry seasons in Jigawa State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling procedures were used for the selection of the respondents. A total of 124 farmers, and 20 key informants were interviewed. Primary data were collected using structured questionnaires and checklist. The data collected were analysed using Net Return Income model. The results revealed that Watermelon production enterprise in the State produce an average Watermelon yield of 17,195.53kg/ha and 25,625.87Kg/ha obtained in both wet and dry seasons respectively. The result further revealed that Watermelon production enterprise was a profitable venture with the dry season farmers obtaining a higher Net farm income of ₦535,760.6810/ha as against ₦292,493.22/ha obtained by the farmers during dry and wet seasons respectively. Furthermore, the study revealed that higher returns for Naira invested was more in dry season (₦4.13) than the wet season (₦2.18). The study recommends the establishment of processing firms, research and access to credit as the remedies suggested for the various constraints identified.