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Item ANALYSIS OF THE USE OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN FISH FARMING IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA(Published by the University of Life Sciences, Poznan, 2019) Omotesho, Kemi F; Akinrinde, Felix A; Adenike, Ameedat J; Awoyemi, Adeseye OThe potentials of ICTs in fish farming has not been fully harnessed by farmers in Nigeria. This study assessed farmers’ awareness of the use of ICTs in fish farming, determined level of use, identified the determinants of use, and the constraints to the use of ICTs in fish farming. A two-stage random sampling technique was applied to select 133 respondents on whom a questionnaire was administered. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Multiple Regression Analysis and the Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation. Respondents’ level of awareness of the use of ICTs in fish farming was high (71.4%), but use was low (48.3%). The major constraint to the use of ICTs was the high cost of internet subscription (M = 3.53). At p < 0.001, number of ponds (β = 0.095), cosmopoliteness (β = 0.271), household size (β = 0.159) and frequency of extension contact (β = 0.078) determined the use of ICTs. Also, awareness of ICTs had a significant relationship with its use (r = 0.339, p < 0.01). The study concluded that the level of use of ICTs in fish farming in the state was low in spite of a high level of awareness. It recommends among others, the regulation of the activities of ICT service providers in the country for quality service at reduced prices.Item ASSESSMENT OF CASSAVA PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES USAGE AMONG RURAL WOMEN IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA(Published by the “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences (IULS)., 2020-10-16) Awoyemi, Adeseye O; Adesokan, Oluwaseun J; Kayode, Ajoke O; Omotesho, Kemi F; Osasona, Kehinde KTechnology usage has been identified as a major driver of increased productivity, waste management and economic efficiency. However, there seems to be some barriers to technology usage among rural women cassava processors Nigeria. This study therefore analysed the characteristics and constraints to technology usage among rural women processors in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State, Nigeria. A two-stage sampling technique was used to randomly select 120 respondents from six districts, namely Igbaja, Idofin, Oke- Ode, Omupo, Ora and Share. Primary data were used for the study and the data were collected by means of an interview schedule. Descriptive statistical tools, such as precision counts, frequencies and percentages, were used in analysing the data, while Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) analysis was used to test the hypothesis. The findings revealed the level of usage of cassava processing among rural women in the study area is moderately high. Major constraints to the adoption of cassava processing technologies includes: high cost of machines and maintenance, low level awareness and training, as well as inadequate finance. PPMC analysis showed that educational level and cassava processing experience was significantly related to the usage of improved cassava processing technologies in the study area with p≤ 0.05. Based on findings, training and effective monitoring by relevant stakeholders, adequate financing, sensitization and enlightenment campaigns will further boost cassava processors knowledge and attitude towards cassava processing technologies and automatically increase usage by the respondents.Item 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 SThis 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 farmingItem ASSESSMENT OF THE USE OF COCOA PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONG COCOA FARMERS IN EKITI STATE, NIGERIA(Published by Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 2019-05) Awoyemi, Adeseye O; Aderinoye-Abdulwahab, Sidiqat ACocoa is an important cash crop that contributes significantly to earnings from agriculture in the Nigerian economy. Developing an enterprise in this cash crop requires the use of proper management practices. This study investigated the socioeconomic profile of the cocoa farmers; the types of management practices used among the farmers; and the constraints faced by farmers on cocoa management practices in the study area. Both purposive and simple random techniques, in a four-stage sampling procedure, were used to select one hundred and sixty cocoa farmers for the study. Descriptive statistical tools such as precision counts, frequencies and percentages were used to analyze the data; while Chi-Square analysis was used to test the hypothesis. The results showed that the respondents were predominantly male and married with majority of them having above primary school education, and mean age of 54.10 years. The mean household size was 7 persons, farm size ranged from 1.5 to 23 acres (mean = 7 acre). Planting of plantain (M=3.84), pruning (M=3.59) and regulated cutting of trees (M=3.37) were ranked high among the management practices used by the farmers. Non-availability of planting material (M=3.88) and problem of pest and diseases (M=3.74) were perceived as the major constraints facing the cocoa management practices. Chi-Square analysis showed that Level of education was significantly related to the management practices used by the cocoa farmers at r≤ 0.01. The study concluded that even though the farmers were in tune with the use of cocoa production management practices, nonetheless, there were some limiting factors such as non-availability of planting materials and pest and diseases affecting the cocoa production in the study area. It was therefore recommended that extension training for farmers should be geared towards pre-planting and post-planting management practices as well as access to adequate planting materials.Item AWARENESS AND PRACTICES OF ORGANIC FARMING AMONG RURAL FARMERS IN AKINYELE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE, NIGERIA(Published by Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Port- Harcourt, Rivers state Nigeria., 2018) Awoyemi, Adeseye O; Ajayi, Mercy O; Adesiji, Gbolagade B; Kayode, Ajoke OThis study examined the awareness and practices of organic farming among rural farmers in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo state, Nigeria. The study made use of interview schedule, which was administered to a sample of one hundred and twenty (120) rural farmers. The data collected were subjected to both descriptive (such as percentages, frequency, and means) and inferential statistics such as Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) and Chi-square. Findings showed that mean age of respondent was 52 years, majority were males (73.3%), married (88.3%) and had primary school education (51.7%). Majority of the respondents were aware of organic farming practices while mixed cropping (MS=3.92) had the highest level of usage. The most used source of information on organic farming practices was radio (75%), other farmers (80.8%), extension agents (65.0%), friends and relatives (70.0%). The major constraint to organic farming practices was lack of financial support (MS=3.83). There was significant relationship between socio economic characteristics of the respondents (such as education (r=0.243, p=0.008), farm size (r=0.204, p=0.051), contact with extension agents (r=0.212, p=0.020) and membership of cooperative (r=0.183, p=0.044) and the usage level of organic farming practices. There was also a significant association between awareness and usage level of practices (such as improved varieties (X2=41.994, p=0.000), minimum tillage (X2=27.772, p=0.034) and crop rotation (X2=44.824, p=0.000). The study concluded a high rate of awareness on organic farming practices but a low level of use of organic farming practices. The study recommends that government should consider granting incentives to the farmers in form of credit; extension agent should work towards increasing the knowledge of the farmers on the importance, benefits, and use of organic farming practices.Item FARMERS PERCEPTION OF THE ACTIVITIES OF LOWER NIGER BASIN AUTHORITY IN ILORIN EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KWARA STATE, NIGERIA(Published by Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka., 2017) Alalade, OA; Awoyemi, Adeseye O; Matanmi, BM; Olaoye, IJ; Olaitan, TROwing to the huge amount of naira invested into the irrigation sub-sector by the Nigerian government, the study assessed the perception of farmers on the activities of Lower Nigeria River Basin Development Authority (LNRBDA) in Ilorin East local government area of Kwara State, Nigeria. Primary data were used for the study and the data were collected by means of a well-structured questionnaire coupled with interview schedule. A two stage sampling technique was used to select one hundred and six (106) respondents from the list of registered farmers who had participated in the scheme. Descriptive statistics and Pearson Product Moment Correlation were used in analyzing the data. Findings of the study indicated that 98.1% of the famers had a positive perception on the effectiveness of the scheme. Also, 92.5% of the respondents reported flexibility in the payment schedule in participating in the LNRBDA irrigation scheme while 81.1% of the respondents paid for irrigation services install mentally. It was also found that 99.1% of the respondents experienced increased production output as a result of the use of irrigation facilities. There is a significant relationship between age, farm size and the perception of farmers on some of the activities in the scheme (p-value < critical p-value of 0.05). The study concludes that farmers’ participation and perception in LNRBDA irrigation scheme in the study area is highly encouraging and there is association between age, farm size and the perception of farmers on effectiveness some of the activities of LNRBDA in the study area. It is therefore recommended that government should continue to enhance and strengthens the performance of LNRBDA in the study area.Item Food safety knowledge among farming households in Irepodun local government area, Kwara State, Nigeria(International Journal Published by faculty of Agriculture, Trakia University, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, 2019-04-22) Awoyemi, Adeseye O; Ajiboye, Motunrayo N; Adesiji, Gbolagade B; Kayode, Ajoke OThe study assessed the food safety knowledge and practices among farming households in Irepodun Local Government Area (LGA) of Kwara State, Nigeria. Irepodun LGA was purposively selected due to the large population of farmers in the area. Two-stage sampling technique was used to randomly select one hundred and four (104) respondents from five villages, namely: Elerinjare, Batanyin, Igbo-owu, Omode and Idofian. Primary data were used for the study and the data were collected by means of an interview schedule. Descriptive statistical tools such as precision counts, frequencies and percentages were used in analyzing the data while Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) analysis was used to test the hypothesis. The findings revealed that the mean income was 156375.50 NGN (441.74 USD) per annum, majority of the farming households have low knowledge towards food safety practices. Constraints to food safety practices include: lack of knowledge, inadequate training and awareness and inadequate finance. PPMC analysis showed that income and educational level was significantly related to the food safety practices among farmers across the selected farming households P<0.05. Based on the findings, training and effective monitoring by relevant stakeholders, adequate provision of modern technology, sensitization and enlightenment campaigns will further boost farming household’s knowledge and attitudinal changes towards food safety and ultimately safe food for the people.Item Garri, Processing, Methods, Conventional, Modern(Journal of Agriculture and Food Environment (JAFE), 2021) Kayode, Ajoke O; Adebayo, Sijuwade A; Awoyemi, Adeseye O; Oyeniran, Tunmise KThe 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.Item Use Of Urea Deep Placement Technology Among Rice Farmers In Kwara State, North Central Nigeria(Published by Fakultas Teknologi Pertanian Universitas Serambi Mekkah, 2019) Komolafe, Sola E; Awoyemi, Adeseye O; Abdurrazzaq, Ridwanullahi; Adesiji, Gbolagade BAssessing the level farmers’ usage of fertilizer deep placement is important to improve the efficiency of soil nutrient. Extension organisations responsible for the dissemination of the technology will immensely benefit by knowing the level of usage of the technology for future extension programme implementation. In light of this, we examined the use of urea deep placement technology among rice farmers. Frequency count was used to identify rice farmers that use Urea Deep Placement technology and Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) was employed to determine factors associated to use of the technology. The study found that majority (85.8%) were aware of UDP technology between the year 2012 to 2013 (61.6%) mainly through agricultural extension agents (55%) and fellow farmers (25%). Majority (81.7%) tried it but few (11.7%) adopted it. Labour intensiveness (58.3%) is one of the reasons for non-adoption while the few adopters (10%) adopted because the technology increases productivity. Age of farmers is positively related the use of UDP technology. The study focuses on the use of urea deep placement technology provided by extension services among farmers; however, these farmers may have an interest in other types of fertilizer and methods of application that have not been investigated. The study provides an insight to show the usage of UDP among farmers engaged in rice production as a means to improve the efficiency of soil nutrient.