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Item ANALYSIS OF MAIZE FARMERS’ ACCESS TO AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION IN AIYEDIRE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA(AGROSEARCH Journal, 2018) Adebayo, Sijuwade Adebukola; Olorunfemi, David Oluwasogo; Odedoyin, Caleb BukolaThis study analyses maize farmers’ access to agricultural information in Aiyedire Local Government Area of Osun state, Nigeria. The specific objectives of this study were to describe the socio-economic characteristics of the maize farmers, identify access of maize farmers to agricultural information, determine the level of access to agricultural information and identify the sources of agricultural information to the maize farmers. A structured questionnaire was used to randomly sample 105 respondents used for this study. Descriptive statistics such as frequency distribution and percentage was used to analyse the socio-economic characteristics, sources of information and access to agricultural information while a three-point Likert-type scale was used to analyse the level of access of the maize farmers to agricultural information The result showed that the majority (87.6%) of the farmers were male, married (84.4%) and 42.9% of them had secondary education. The majority of the farmers (89.5%) had farm size of about five hectares while those with farming experience less than 10 years was 39%. Fifty eight percent of the farmers had household size of 4-6 persors and 69.5% of them had contacts with extension agents while 49.5% of the farmers were members of agricultural organizations. The results further showed that the farmers had access to information on improved maize varieties, with a mean score of 2.90 while they had limited access to information on mechanized method of harvesting maize, with mean score of 1.07. Therefore, the study recommends that extension agencies should provide up-to-date information on new and improved technological implement like sheller, tractors, among others, for maize farmers.Item An Assessment of Farmers' Involvement in Backyard Livestock Production Among Rural Households in Kwara State, Nigeria(Journal of Agricultural Economics and Extension Research Studies, 2018) Kayode, Ajoke Oluwatoyin; Omotesho, Kemi Funmilayo; Adebayo, Sijuwade Adebukola; Awoyemi, Adeseye Oluwasikemi; Olabode, Oluwabusayo SeunThis 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.Item Contributions of Local Soap-Making to Livelihoods of Rural Women in Selected Local Government Areas of Kwara State, Nigeria(Nigeria Journal of Agriculture and Food Environment, 2019) Adebayo, Sijuwade Adebukola; Kayode, Ajoke Oluwatoyin; Ojo, B.J; Falola, AbrahamThe 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.Item PERCEIVED EXTENSION NEEDS OF RUBBER PRODUCTION AMONG FARMERS IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA(Agro-Science, 2020) Adebayo, Sijuwade Adebukola; Ogunlade, Israel; Ede, Evans EThe need to develop a sustainable exploitation system for the Nigerian rubber farmers requires that extension services should be available to assist the farmers in specific areas that can help them function effectively and improve productivity. The study investigated the perceived extension needs of rubber production farmers in Delta state Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study were to determine sources of information on rubber production, varieties of rubber clones cultivated by the respondents, perceived extension needs of rubber farmers, and constraints to rubber production. A multi stage sampling technique was used to select 120 rubber farmers as respondents for the study. Data were analysed using frequency, percentages, means and Pearson Product Moment correlation analysis. Results showed that majority of the respondents (85.5%) were male, married (83.3%) and had average farming experience of 14 years. The NIG801 and NIG800 varieties were the local clones majorly cultivated and the GT1 and PB217 varieties were the exotic clones majorly cultivated. Findings also showed that respondents need production information on use of formic acid for latex coagulation (66.7%), use of ammonia for latex preservation (73.3%) and marketing information (60.8%). The constraints indicated by the respondents were problem of land tenure (81.7%), lack of adequate credit facilities (70%), fire outbreaks (72.5%) among others. The result of the hypothesis showed that age (r = 0.199) had a positive significant relationship with farmers’ extension needs. It was recommended that extension personnel should be trained on techniques of rubber production in order to deliver effectively to the farmers.Item POTENTIALS FOR THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF COCOYAM IN OYUN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA(Journal of Tropical Agriculture, Food, Environment and Extension, 2020) Omotesho, Kemi Funmilayo; Kayode, Ajoke Oluwatoyin; Adebayo, Sijuwade Adebukola; Akinrinde, Adeniyi Felix; Muhammed, Jamiuunderutilised, and non-commercialized in many parts of Nigeria. The study assessed the potentials for the commercialisation of cocoyam. Specifically, it assessed farmers’ awareness of the uses of cocoyam, level of cocoyam cultivation, farmers’ attitude towards its commercialisation, and the constraints to its commercialisation. . Descriptive statistics and the multiple regression analysis were used for data analysis. Results revealed that farmers’ mean age, farming experience and farm size were 53.9 years, 22 years, and 4.3 acres respectively. The level of awarenessof the uses of cocoyam was high (73.52%) and had an averagely positive attitude (mean score = 2.38) towards its commercialisation. Cultivation of cocoyam was mostly on a subsistence level among the farmers (97.3%). High susceptibility to pests and diseases (MS = 3.13) and a higher preference for other tuber crops (MS = 3.09) were the major constraints to the commercialisation of cocoyam. Farmers’ age (β = –0.008), level of education (β = –0.046), household size (β = –0.012), and frequency of extension contact (β = 0.018) determined farmers’ attitude towards its commercialisation. The study concluded that the potentials for the commercialization of cocoyam was appreciable in the study area. Findings underscore the need for research on cocoyam pest and diseases control as well as breeding of improved varieties of the plant by National Root Crops Research Institutes.Item Socio-economic status of women in group membership in selected areas of Kwara State, Nigeria.(AGROSEARCH Journal, 2016) Adebayo, Sijuwade Adebukola; Adekunle, Oluwasegun Adetokunbo