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    ANALYSIS OF INDIGENOUS YAM VARIETIES PREFERENCE AMONG FARMERS’ IN YAGBA EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KOGI STATE
    (Annals of West University of Timişoara, ser. Biology, 2022-12) Bolarin, Olufemi; Adebayo, Sijuwade A; Dare, Deborah O
    Preferences in the species of yam have been major issues affecting yam production. This study analysed indigenous Yam varieties preference among farmers’ in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State Nigeria. The objectives of the study are to examine the indigenous yam varieties in the study area; identity the sources of information on indigenous yam varieties and identify the constraints to yam cultivation in the study area. The study engaged 133 yam farmers that were randomly selected. Structured questionnaire complimented with interview scheduled were used for data collection. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result showed that majority of the yam farmers were male (90.2%), married (91.7%), had farming as primary occupation (65.4%), had farm size of ≤ 2 (72.9%) and with a mean age of 52 years. The findings revealed that 94.0% of the respondents had preference for white yam (Dioscorea rotundata), 88.7% had preference for guinea yam (Dioscorea spp) while 85.7% and 81.2% had preference for aerial yam (D. bulbifera) and Gambari respectively. Radio (94.7%) and 87.2% were the major sources of information on improved yam variety. The major constraints to indigenous yam cultivation were bulkiness of yam tubers (𝑋̅ = 3.47), access road to farm (𝑋̅ = 3.33) and inadequate capital (𝑋̅ =3.31).The study concluded that yam farmers prefer to cultivate some varieties of yam more than the other. The study therefore recommended that farms should be opened up with accessible roads to facilitate easy transportation of farm produce.
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    Assessing the Indigenous Pest and Disease Management Methods of Sweet Potato Crop
    (International Journal of Agricultural Science, Research and Technology in Extension and Education System (IJASRT), 2022) Adebayo, Sijuwade A; Uddin II, Robbert O; Malomo, Olorunfemi J; Olabode, Rukayat O
    Sweet potatoes are extremely adaptable to adverse environmental conditions and can increase food security in times of drought and famine. However, in recent times sweet potato production has been on the decline due to pest and disease infestation. The objectives of the study were to describe the socio-economic characteristics of the sweet potato farmers; identify the common field/storage pest and disease of sweet potato; investigate the indigenous measures of controlling field/storage pests and diseases among others. One hundred and twenty-two sweet potato farmers were randomly selected from two local government areas. The study shows that majority of the sweet potato farmers were male (89.3%) and married (80.4%). The major field and storage pests were armyworm (100%), grasshopper (100%), and rat (100%). Black rot (x=2.39), and bacterial wilt (x=2.35) were the major field and storage diseases of sweet potato. The major challenges faced by sweet potato farmers with use of indigenous methods were proximity to natural herbs (100%). The study concluded that the use of indigenous measures to control sweet potato pest and diseases are very effective and beneficial. Therefore, the study recommended that Extension agent should work with the farmers on how the natural herbs can be preserved within their environment.
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    Assessment of Agricultural Extension Services delivery to Cotton Farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria
    (Patnsuk Journal, 2020-06) Adebayo, Sijuwade A; Bolarin, Olufemi; Malomo, Olorunfemi J; Sulaimon, Onoven F
    This study assessed Agricultural Extension Services delivery to cotton farmer in Oyo State, Nigeria. Questionnaire was used to elicit information from one hundred and thirty-two (132) respondents randomly selected for the study. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were employed for the study. Results revealed that majority of the cotton farmers were male (53.8%), married (78.8%), had farming as primary occupation (76.5%), had farming experience of 1-5years (71.2%) and were in the productive age of 52yrs. The respondents were aware of the service delivery rendered by ADP. The major sources of information used by the cotton farmers were radio (97.0%) and extension agents (96.2%). The capacity building received by the cotton farmers include ‘Training on harvesting and how to remove cotton lint’ (x= 3.88). The result of Pearson-product moment correlation shows that farming experience (r =0.000, p = -0.031), and contact with extension agent (r = 0.000, p = 0.813) had positive significance with extension services received. Therefore, the study recommends that agricultural information on cotton production should be channeled through radio and followed up by extension agents due to the frequency of usage among farmers.
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    ASSESSMENT OF CONSUMERS` BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS ORGANIC FOODS IN ILORIN METROPOLIS, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
    (Annals of West University of Timişoara, ser. Biology, 2020-05) Adebayo, Sijuwade A; Omotesho, Kemi F; Ajibade, Toyin B; Adetayo, Gbemisola B
    This study focused on assessment of consumer’s behaviors towards organic foods in Ilorin metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria. The objectives of the study are to identify the level of awareness of the respondent on the organic foods, determine factors influencing the respondents on consumption pattern for organic foods among others. One hundred and twenty (120) respondents were randomly selected. Data for the study were obtained with the aid of a structured questionnaire administered to the organic foods consumers at the point of purchase. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were employed for the study. Results of the analysis revealed that the average age of the respondents was 41 years. Majority of the respondents were male (61.7%), had tertiary education (80.8%), married (75.8%) with average monthly income of #47,992. The average household size was 4 persons. In addition 92.5% of the respondents were aware of the health benefit of organic foods. Concern for health (x=3.83) was ranked first as factor influencing consumption of organic food. One of the constraints faced by respondents in the patronage of organic foods is the fact that organic foods are expensive. The study recommends that organic foods should be made affordable at the shopping mall in order to promote the level of purchase and consumption of organic foods.
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    AN ASSESSMENT OF FARMERS’ INVOLVEMENT IN BACKYARD LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION AMONG RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN KWARA STATE. NIGERIA
    (Agricultural Economics and Extension Research Studies (AGEERS), 2018) Kayode, Ajoke O; Omotesho, Kemi F; Adebayo, Sijuwade A; Awoyemi, Adeseye O; Oladele, Olamilekan S
    This study analyzed farmers’ level of involvement in backyard livestock production. Multistage random sampling technique was used to select 160 respondents on whom a structured questionnaire was administered. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical tools. The mean age of the respondents was 43 years with an average monthly income of N24, 708 derived from backyard livestock production. Chickens, goats and Turkey were common livestock reared among the respondents with a percentage of 96.3%, 79.4% and 47.5% respectively. The respondents were more involved in routine activities such as feeding of livestock (Mean=3.05), Sanitation (Mean=2.72) and vaccination (Mean=2.49). The major constraints to backyard livestock production were Poor pricing, theft and lack of adequate finance. The study concluded that the level of involvement of farmers’ in the study area in backyard livestock production was low and was influenced by the farmers’ household size, years of experience and monthly income . It was recommended that extension agents should encourage the farmers to venture more into other livestock which can be useful in mixed farming
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    ASSESSMENT OF RODENT CONTROL STRATEGIES AMONG YAM FARMERS IN BARUTEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
    (Annals of West University of Timişoara, ser. Biology, 2022-12) Adebayo, Sijuwade A; Uddin II, Robbert O; Bolarin, Olufemi; Umar, Zainab A
    Yam is attacked by several species of foliage-feeding and stem-boring insects as well as rodents majorly on the field. The objectives of the study are to identify common rodents in yam plantation, examine damages caused to yam by rodents among others. The study engaged 110 yam farmers that were randomly selected. Data collected were obtained with structured questionnaire administered to the yam farmers and were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result of the analysis reveals that majority of the respondents were male ((96.4%), Muslim (97.3%), have household size of 6 people (93.6%) and 47.27% of the respondents had secondary education. Result shows that common rodent identified in yam plantation include bush rat, pouch rat and grass cutter. The study identified the major damage caused by rodents as bruising, rupture and tissue degradation. Sanitation, rodents trap and use of dogs were the major control measures used. The study identified the constraint to rodent management as ‘climatic conditions on control’ and Setting of traps limits movement around the farm. The study concluded that rodents pose serious threat to yam production. The study therefore recommended that, extension workers with the help of the research institute should initiate innovation on control strategies to control rodents on yam farms.
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    ASSESSMENT OF RURAL WOMEN INVOLVEMENT IN PALM OIL PROCESSING IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
    (Patnsuk Journal, 2021-12) Adebayo, Sijuwade A; Kayode, Ajoke O; Abayomi, Ruth A; Bolarin, Olufemi
    This study assessed the involvement of rural women in oil palm processing in Ondo state, Nigeria. A three stage sampling method was employed to select 200 oil palm processors used for the study. Primary data were collected using a structured questionnaire administered to respondents. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study showed that the average age of the rural women was 50 years, 56% of the respondents were married and 52% of the women hired labour for processing. It was shown that 37% of the women had between 1 and 10 years of processing experience with an average household size of 5 members. The oil palm processors were constrained with inadequate pressing or extraction machine, inadequate fruit meshing machine. The results revealed that age (pvalue= 0.001), marital status (p-value= 0.002), household size (p- value = 0.030) and processing experience (p-value= 0.002) were positively significant to the involvement of rural women in oil palm processing. It was concluded that rural women were more involved in oil palm processing. It could be recommended that mechanization of major stages of operations should be prioritized to alleviate the drudgery of rural women involved in oil palm processing
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    ASSESSMENT OF THE LEVEL OF UTILIZATION OF POULTRY MANURE BY MAIZE FARMERS IN OSUN STATE, NIGERIA
    (Agricultural Economics and Extension Research Studies (AGEERS), 2019) Adebayo, Sijuwade A; Olorunfemi, Oluwasogo D; Affininh, Kehinde O; Biliaminnu, Rokiba A
    Poultry dropping is the fresh perhaps decaying, faecal matter from birds which when decomposed to a stable condition becomes poultry manure. This study assesses poultry manure utilization among maize farmers in Osun state, Nigeria. The objectives of the study are to describe the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents, identify the sources of information on poultry manure, examine the level of utilization of poultry manure, determine the perceived benefits of poultry manure and evaluate the constraints to the use of poultry manure among maize farmers. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 180 registered maize farmers in Osun state. The data obtained were analyzed using simple frequency counts, percentages and Pearson Product Moment Correlation. The findings revealed that 68.3% of maize farmers were males with an average age of 57years. More so, majority of respondents obtained information from fellow farmer (X=2.6), farmers group(X=2.6) and friends/relatives (x= 2.2). It was further revealed that 44% of the respondents apply poultry manure on 50-75% of their farm. However, some of the limitations to use of poultry manure include odour of the manure (X=2.7), time spent in the application (X=2.6), cost of transporting the manure (X= 2.6) among others. The study recommended that Private organization and Non-Governmental Organization in conjunction with Government should provide improved technologies to process poultry manure to dry form in other to improve the quality and quantity of poultry manure in Osun state, Nigeria.
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    ATTITUDE TO FARM SUCCESSION PLANNING AMONG POULTRY FARMERS IN ILORIN METROPOLIS, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
    (TARABA JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, 2020-07) Adebayo, Sijuwade A; Sola-Ojo, Foluke E; Bolarin, Olufemi; Olusuyi, Femi
    This study focused on farm succession planning among poultry farmers in Ilorin metropolis, Kwara state, Nigeria. The objectives of the study were to determine the attitude of poultry farmers to farm succession planning, identify strategies used by poultry farmers in succession planning among other. The questionnaire was used to elicit information from one hundred and thirty-two respondents selected for this study. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were employed for the study. Results revealed that majority (72.7%) of the poultry farmers were male, married (88.6%) with average age of 54years. The result shows that majority (78.8%) of the poultry farmers believe that farm succession planning is a means of keeping poultry farming continuous and 75% of the respondents paid a close relative to oversee the poultry business. The finding also reveals that cultural believe on farm succession (98.5%) and lack of interest of the children to take over the poultry farm (97%) were the major challenges faced by the poultry farmers. The result shows positive correlation between the respondents age (r= 0.015, p= 0.010), marital status (r=0.314, p=0.000), education (r=0. 257, p=0.003) and their inclination to farm succession planning. The study concluded that poultry farmers in the study area have foresight for farm succession however cultural believe and inadequate knowledge on farm succession plan have limited them. The study therefore recommended that sound orientation and capacity building on farm succession be given to poultry farmers by rural development agencies
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    Capacity building needs of entrepreneurial skills of yam farmaers in Ekiti State, Nigeria
    (Bull. Inst. Trop. Agr., Kyushu Univ, 2018) Komolafe, Sola E; Adesiji, Gbolagade B; Adebayo, Sijuwade A
    This study examined the capacity building needs of entrepreneurial skills among yam entrepreneur farmers in Ekiti state, Nigeria. Data were collected on respondents’ socio economic characteristic, task and skill gap of entrepreneurial activities. Data were analysed with frequency, percentage, mean and multiple regression analysis. Findings shows that respondents were fairly old (mean age=55years), literate (67.5%), small-scale (mean= 0.96 hectare farm size) and household size (mean=6persons). Respondents had low proficiency and needed to be trained for capacity building for sourcing and use of necessary farm tools/machinery (mean=1.85), operating farm machinery (mean=1.21), processing yam tubers into different products (mean=2.28), sourcing for fund to finance yam farming and processing activities (mean=1.75), value addition skills in processing yam tuber to different products (mean=2.41), packaging skills of yam produce and processed products (mean=2.66), keeping basic records of farm income and expenses(mean=2.44), planning, prioritising and organising yam farming tasks (mean=2.26), assessing and managing yam enterprise risks (mean=1.22), precautionary practices against yam enterprise related hazards (mean=2.34), identifying and cooperating with government bodies (mean=1.54), team working skills, and persuasive communication and negotiation skills (mean=2.36). The study concluded that yam entrepreneur farmers are had low proficiency in several yam entrepreneurial skills. It was therefore recommended that yam entrepreneur farmers in Ekiti State should be trained in the needed areas of yam entrepreneurial skills.
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    COMPETENCY NEEDS OF EXTENSION AGENTS ON VALUE ADDED FISH PRODUCTION: EVIDENCE FROM KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
    (2019) Olorunfemi, Temitope O; Olorunfemi, Oluwasogo D; Adebayo, Sijuwade A; Letsoalo, Simon S; Modirwa, Sinah
    The need to develop the technical expertise and skills of extension agents on value added fish production in order to ensure that they are properly equipped to meet the changing needs of their clientele led to this study. The paper analysed the competency needs of extension agents on value added fish production in Kwara State, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from the total population (total population sampling) of extension agents in Kwara State Agricultural Development Programme (KWADP) due to the relatively small number of extension agents in the organisation. The results showed that the extension agents had a mean age of 40.3 years. The majority of the respondents (72.3%) were male, married (88.2%), with an average household size of five persons. Most of the extension agents (75.6%) had ordinary National Diploma certificates and above in their level of education with an average of eight years’ experience in the extension profession. Competency upgrade (training) was needed in 10 areas of value added fish production skills and knowledge and the respondents highlighted seven severe constraints militating against their acquisition of needed competencies in value added fish production. Chi-square analysis revealed that respondents’ areas of competency needs in value added fish production were influenced by their age, gender, level of education, and years of experience. The study acknowledges that there is a need for the KWADP to develop robust training programmes for extension agents on value added fish production skills in order to enhance their competence in rendering information and advisory services to farmers for a more profitable regime for fish farmers in the study area.
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    Contributions of Local Soap-Making to Livelihoods of Rural Women in Selected Local Government Areas of Kwara State, Nigeria
    (Journal of Agriculture and Food Environment, 2019-06) Adebayo, Sijuwade A; Kayode, Ajoke O; Ojo, Bukola J; Falola, Abraham O
    The study assessed the contribution of local soap-making to the livelihood of rural women in selected local government area of Kwara State. One hundred and twenty women were selected from the selected local government areas. Data for the study was obtained with the aid of a well-structured questionnaire, and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings show that majority were married (75.5%), were within the age range of 61-70 (36.7%) and had primary and secondary education (64.2%). Majority of the respondents (93.3%) indicated that soap-making contribute between 50% and 75% to the entire household income. All of the respondents (100%) indicated that profit made from soap-making was used to buy raw materials for more production while 98.3% of the women indicated that the business made purchase of their working equipment possible. Local soap was mainly used for bathing (98.3%). Moreover, the problem of long hours spent in production was the major constraint to soap making (100%). Respondents’ age (r = -0.207), educational level (r = 0.281), and household size (r = -0.281) were significantly correlated with the contribution of local soap-making to livelihoods of the women. Therefore, the study recommends that the women be trained, and local market systems strengthened to promote high sales of, and profits from the local soap.
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    ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITIES AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCE OF STAFF IN POULTRY PRODUCTION IN SELECTED FARMS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
    (Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, 2019-04) Adebayo, Sijuwade A; Omotesho, Kemi F; Fayeye, Timothy R; Olowookere, Stephen M
    The study examines the entrepreneurial activities and technical competence of staff in poultry production in selected farms in Kwara State, Nigeria. Proportionate random sampling technique was used to select 147 respondents used for the study based on their sampling frame. Questionnaire was used to elicit information from the respondents and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, likert scale and Pearson Product Moment Correlation. The result shows that majority of the poultry staff were male (97.5%), married (79.20%), educated (90.8%) with a mean of 3 as average years of experience. 37.5% of the poultry staff were between the age range of 31-35 years. The study also reveals that ability to mobilize and maximize resources and skills for the farm, keep viable farm records, identification of training needs, with mean of 2.0 ( were among the entrepreneurial activities that were highly performed by the poultry staff. The result further reveal that poultry staff were very competent in handling of improved breeding stocks, brooding operation, vaccination, use of drugs, record keeping, and feed ingredients in the study area however untimely availability of good day old chicks, high cost of vaccination and drugs and high cost of feed ( ≥2.0) were the major setback affecting poultry production in the study area. The study concludes that in spite of high entrepreneurial activities and high competency observed in poultry staff, there are major setbacks affecting poultry production in the study area. The study therefore recommends that vaccines and drugs for poultry and other veterinary use should be subsidized by government. Moreover, capacity training and seminars for poultry staff should be done to enable them cope with the challenges of modern poultry farming.
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    FARMERS’ AWARENESS OF BIOFUEL CROPS AS ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCE IN SELECTED VILLAGES OF KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
    (NSUK Journal of Science & Technology, 2016) Adebayo, Sijuwade A; Ogunlade, Israel; Jegede, Kemi
    The study examined farmers‟ awareness of biofuel crops as alternate energy source in selected villages of Kwara State, Nigeria. The objectives of this study were to identify farmers‟ level of awareness on the uses of biofuel crops as an alternative energy source, determine farmers‟ level of benefits derived from biofuel crops as an alternative source of energy and to identify the barriers to biofuel production as an alternative energy source. Bode Saadu and Osi were purposively selected for this study because of the fact that there are lots of farmers who are biofuel crops producers there. 50 respondents each were randomly selected among the farmers growing jatropha and cassava, respectively making a total sample size of 100 respondents. Interview schedule was carried out to obtain information from the farmers. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. The results showed that the major benefits of biofuel crops derived by the farmers are creation of employment (X2 = 2.17), serving as a soil protector (X2 = 2.04) and improving standard of living (X2 = 2.20). The major uses of biofuel crop as alternative source of energy that farmers are aware of are fuel production with mean (X2= 2.00), biodiesel (X2 = 1.99). Barriers identified by the farmers include finance (100%), information (78%) and feedstock (58% among others. The study recommended that farmers should be adequately assisted financially and adequately provided with feedstock.
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    Garri, Processing, Methods, Conventional, Modern
    (Journal of Agriculture and Food Environment (JAFE), 2021) Kayode, Ajoke O; Adebayo, Sijuwade A; Awoyemi, Adeseye O; Oyeniran, Tunmise K
    The study assessed utilization of conventional and modern Garri-processing methods among rural women in Iwo Local Government Area, Osun State, Nigeria. A two stage sampling technique was used to select one hundred and twenty-eight (128) respondents with the aid of a structured interview scheduled. Descriptive statistics and Pearson Product Moment Correlation were used to analyze the data. Results show that The level of utilization of the conventional method (2.92) was high compared with the modern method (mean=1.09). Level of use of the conventional method was significantly influenced by Years of experience (r=0.388), and household size (r=0.276), while significant relationships existed between level of use of modern Garri-processing and years of formal education (r=0.237), income (r=0.201), and quantity processed (r=0.336). Also, constraints to use of the modern method were poor power supply, and high costs of acquisition and maintenance of equipment. It was recommended, among others, that there is need for advocacy on the benefits of use of modern methods. Also government and relevant agencies should make the modern equipment available at subsidized rates for processors to purchase or hire.
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    GROUNDNUT PROCESSING TECHNIQUES USED BY PROCESSORS IN EDU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
    (FUW Trends in Science & Technology Journal, 2020-01) Adebayo, Sijuwade A; Olorunfemi, Oluwasogo D; Siyanbola, Firdaus I; Malomo, Olorunfemi J
    The study assessed the groundnut processing techniques used by processors in Edu local Government area, Kwara state, Nigeria. The objectives are to identify the available processing techniques in the area, determine the sources of information available to the processors, assess the factors that influence the groundnut processing techniques and identify the constraints of groundnut processing techniques. One hundred and fifteen (115) respondents were randomly selected. Data for the study was obtained with the aid of a well-structured questionnaire. Results revealed that all the processors were females (100%). Majority of them were married (83.5%), had no formal education (64.4%) and were in the age range of 31-40 years (53.9%). 58.1% had processing experience range of 11-20 years with an average of 14 years. The major source of information was the family/friends. 93.9% of the processors use mixed method of processing. The result shows a positive correlation between the processing techniques used in the area and educational status and occupational experience of the processors. It was concluded that the groundnut processors use a mixture of traditional and modern technology to process their groundnut. The study therefore recommends that education of female child should be encouraged in the rural areas to enable their handling of modern processing machines.
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    Information and Communication Technology Usage among Extension Workers in Kwara State, Nigeria
    (International Journal of Information Processing and Communication (IJIPC), 2020-05) Adebayo, Sijuwade A; Amolegbe, Abibat O; Olorunfemi, Oluwasogo D; Obebe, Steven
    The ability of the extension workers to access right and updated knowledge and information will assist them to accomplish their job as front liners in the agricultural extension delivery system. The study assessed the use of ICTs among extension agents in Kwara State ADP. One hundred and twenty extension agents were selected from all the zones. Data for the study were obtained with the aid of questionnaires aadministered to extension agents. The majority of the extension agents were in the age range of 41-50 years, were males (70.8%) and married (87.5%). The entire extension agents had formal education with the HND holders having the highest percentage of 39.2%. Most of the respondents had working experience of about 11-20 years. The result shows a low usage of IPAD (25.4%) and organization website (40.8%). ICT usage in agriculture shows that it was used mainly for dissemination of valuable information to farmers on new breeds and variety of crops (93.3%) However, on the level of severity of the constraints, ‘lack of exposure to ICT’ was ranked 1st(( ̅ 2.059). The result shows a positive correlation between ICT use and educational level (t=0.010).
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    KNOWLEDGE OF INTERGENERATIONAL FARM TRANSFER AMONG COCOA FARMERS IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA
    (J. Agribus. Rural Dev.,, 2022-11) Adebayo, Sijuwade A; Ogundiran, Tosin J; Babatunde, Raphael O
    The study focused on the knowledge of intergenerational farm transfer among cocoa farmers in southwestern Nigeria. A three-stage sampling technique was used to select 5% of the total 6,843 registered cocoa farmers with the Agricultural Development Project (ADP), making a total sample size of 342 cocoa farmers. Data were collected through interviewer-administered questionnaires and analysed using percentages, frequency distributions and chi-square tests. The results revealed that a majority of the respondents were male (77.0%) and had farm sizes of 5 ha and below (84.9%). The respondents had a mean age of 58 years and a mean household size of six persons. The results show that a majority (65.3%) of respondents had low knowledge about intergenerational farm transfer. 56.9% of the respondents had not discussed the issue of intergenerational farm transfer plans with anybody. The results also show that cocoa farmers’ succession plan status has a positive relationship with their knowledge of intergenerational farm transfer. The study concluded that the knowledge of cocoa farmers about the process of farm transfer is poor. The study recommends that cocoa farmers be trained in the process of intergenerational farm transfer to ensure family farm sustainability.
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    Mango Farmers’ Perception on the Effect of Fruit Flies Infestation
    (International Journal of Agricultural Science, Research and Technology in Extension and Education System (IJASRT), 2021) Adebayo, Sijuwade A; Uddin II, Robbert O; Kayode, Ajoke O; Abdulsalam, Adetayo M
    The reductions in quality and quantity of marketable mango fruits due to fruit fly infestation have impact on farmers through revenue losses. The study identified the common fruit flies on mango plantation; assessed the control measures of fruit flies’ infestation; among others. Interviewers administered questionnaire was used to elicit information from 200 mango farmers. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson Product Moment Correlation. The results revealed that majority of the respondents were male (55.5%), had non-formal education (47.5%), with mean age of 60 years, mean household size of 4 members and years of farming experience was 20 years. The study further revealed that marula fruit fly (92.5%) was ranked first. Hand picking of falling mango (94.0%) was identified as the most prominent control measure. The respondents perceived fruit flies as causing premature dropping of fruits (62.0%) as the major effect of fruit flies on mango. The result further revealed that at p<0.05, age (r=0.267), household size (r=-0.297) and years of experience (r=-0.158) were significant to farmers’ perception on the effect of fruit flies infestation. The study concluded that fruit flies infestation affect mango farmers in several ways. The study therefore, recommended that extension training in orchard management should be organized for the mango farmers especially regarding fruit fly.
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    Perceived effectiveness of Japan international cooperation agency– rice processing technologies utilization among rice processors in Kogi State, Nigeria
    (S VU-International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2022) Bolarin, Olufemi; Adebayo, Sijuwade A; Akubo, Rebecca A; Komolafe, Sola E
    In recent years, global rice consumption has seen a substantial increase and consumption is expected to continue to rise given its significance in household diets worldwide. The processing, however, requires specific operations to be successful. This study, therefore, investigated the effectiveness of technologies by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) technologies utilized by rice processors in Kogi State, Nigeria. The study recruited 180 processors following three (3) stage sampling procedure. Primary data was collected with a validated and reliable interview schedule. Descriptive and t-test statistics were employed to analyze data. Results revealed that 91.1% of the processors were females with average age of 47.6 years while 56.7% had primary education. It was also found that 72.2% of the processors sourced for information about JICA technologies through agricultural extension agents. Study also found that all JICA technologies were effective. However, quality parboiling of paddy rice with the false bottom (X̅ = 3.99) and soaking method (X̅ =3.98) and whole grains realized when milled by Ajifa (X̅ = 3.98) were the leading JICA technologies considered effective by the respondents. The study therefore suggests the implementation of educational programme suitable for adults in order to improve processors’ literacy level and knowledge of rice processing business.