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Item Assessment of the Cultivation of Indigenous Leafy Vegetables in Kwara State, Nigeria(Production Agriculture and Technology Journal, 2019) Omotesho, Kemi Funmilayo; Adesiji, Gbolagade Benjamin; Kayode, Ajoke Oluwatoyin; Akinrinde, Adeniyi Felix; Ariyo, Folashade OIndigenous leafy vegetables have been displaced and neglected, leading to a decline in production, use, and conservation. This study examined the farmers’ awareness; assessed the level of cultivation of the vegetables and identified constraints to their cultivation. A three-stage random sampling technique produced a sample size of 160. Data were collected using a structured interview schedule and analysed using descriptive statistics, Multiple Regression Analysis, and the Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation. Findings reveal that the mean age, average income and years of farming experience of the respondents were 49.56 years, ₦57,418 and 19.60 respectively. About 69 percent had secondary level education. Results also reveal a high level of awareness (88.94%) and a poor level of cultivation (M.S=1.61) of indigenous leafy vegetables. Poor demand (MS=2.95) was the most severe constraint to cultivation. At P<0.01, farmers’ level of education (β=-0.225), years of farming experience (β=-0.012), frequency of extension contact (β=0.154) and membership of farmer-groups (β=0.386) were the determinants of cultivation. The study concluded that the cultivation of indigenous leafy vegetables was low and influenced by farmers’ socio-economic characteristics. It advocates the provision of better processing and storage facilities. It also recommends increased extension contacts and further research on improved varieties of these cropsItem Perception of leadership effectiveness of zonal agricultural extension officers by their extension agents in Kwara State, Nigeria.(Published by the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Ekiti State University, Ekiti State, Nigeria., 2009) Oladipo, Felix Olayinka; Kareem Oyedola Waheed; Adefalu, Lateef Lawal; Adesiji, Gbolagade BenjaminItem Socio-Economic Benefits of Oil Palm Value Chain Enterprises in Rural Areas of Kogi State. Nigeria(Production Agriculture and Technology Journal, 2016) Adesiji, Gbolagade Benjamin; Komolafe, Sola Emmanuel; Kayode, Ajoke Oluwatoyin; Paul, Abiodun BAgriculture experts have expressed concern about oil palm potential in improving the socio-economic welfare of entrepreneurs in its value chain hence, this study focused on the rural areas of Kogi State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling technique was used to obtain primary data from 237 respondents in three local government areas across the State using structured questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed for data analysis. Mean age of respondents was 43 years. 83.5% were married, and the mean household size was 7 people. Producers had the highest benefits in the area of ability to participate in cooperative contribution. Processors had the highest benefits in the area of saving money in banks and payment of health care charges while Marketers had the highest benefits in the area of ability to buy petrol for generator. Lack of improved varieties of seeds, high cost of milling machine and poor market price were the major constraints faced by the producers, processors and marketers respectively. Results of the inferential analysis revealed a significant positive relationship between household size and benefits from oil palm value chain enterprises (r = 0.277 at P<0.05). It was therefore concluded that there are lots of social and economic benefits in oil palm production, processing and marketing enterprises in the study areas. It is recommended that agricultural extension organizations should organize programmes that will educate and train oil palm farmers on the cultivation of improved seed and government should assist oil palm processors for easy access to milling machines at affordable price.Item The Contribution of Yam Farming Activities To Livelihood of Farmers In Ekiti State, Nigeria(Jambura Agribusiness Journal, 2022) Komolafe, Sola Emmanuel; Adesiji, Gbolagade Benjamin; Akanbi, Sheu-Usman OladipoInnovative opportunity in agricultural entrepreneurship skills is an important factor for sustainable livelihood of farmers. Yam cultivation, processing, transporting and marketing are major strategies for livelihood among farmers in Nigeria. This study therefore assessed the impact of yam entrepreneurial activities in Ekiti state, Nigeria. The study was conducted in Ekiti State, Nigeria. A total of 580 yam farmers were sampled. An interview schedule was designed to collect primary data. Frequency count, percentage, mean score and ordered probit regression were used to analyse data collected. The study showed that personal savings was the main sources of capital (69.7%), only few were member of farmers’ group (66.2%). Also, average farm workers was 3 persons and average hours devoted for yam farming activities per day was 5hours. Aside yam cultivation activity, farmers were mostly involved in yam marketing (mean=0.99), transporting (mean=0.94) and processing (mean=0.60). Findings show that farmers’ participation in yam entrepreneurial activities had contributed significantly (p≤0.5) to financial, physical, social, human and natural assets of farmers in Ekiti State.Item USAGE OF AGROBIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION PRACTICES AMONG FARMERS IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA(Journal of Agribusiness and Rural Development, 2020) Kayode, Ajoke Oluwatoyin; Awoyemi, Adeseye Oluwasikemi; Adesiji, Gbolagade BenjaminThe use of agrobiodiversity practices is a key strat egy in adapting to climate change. This study determined the level of use of agrobiodiversity conservation practices, as sessed the benefits of using them and identified the constraints to doing so. A three-stage sampling technique was used to select 150 respondents who then took part in a structured in terview. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statis tics and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation. The results showed that the use of animal fertiliser and plant residues as bio-fertilisers (x̅ = 3.78) was a common biodiversity practice among farmers. 82.5% of the farmers used such practices to a minor extent. High production costs (x̅ = 2.56) and the lack of knowledge on using biodiversity practices (x̅ = 2.51) were major constraints to their use. Age, as well as the years of formal education and years of farming experience were sig nificantly related to the level of usage of agrobiodiversity practices. The study concluded that the farmers’ agrobiodi versity practice usage level was low and was influenced by their socio-economic characteristics. It is recommended that the government and other stakeholders provide the necessary facilities for using such practices. Extension agents should also familiarise farmers with the usefulness of agrobiodiver sity solutions.