Browsing by Author "Ogunlade, Israel"

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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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    PERCEIVED EXTENSION NEEDS OF RUBBER PRODUCTION AMONG FARMERS IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA
    (Agro-Science, 2020) Adebayo, Sijuwade Adebukola; Ogunlade, Israel; Ede, Evans E
    The 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.
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    Perception of Intergenerational Farm Transfer by Cocoa Farmers in South- West, Nigeria
    (International Journal of Agricultural Science, Research and Technology in Extension and Education System (IJASRT), 2021) Ogundiran, Tosin J; Adebayo, Sijuwade A; Ogunlade, Israel
    Inter-generational farm transfer, a multifaceted process involving succession plan, retirement and inheritance has been recognized as the main and major approach to overcome the issues of ageing population and family farm sustainability. The study therefore focused on the perception of inter-generational farm transfer by cocoa farmers in South-west, Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 331 cocoa farmers. The data was collected through interviewer administered questionnaire and analysed using percentage, frequency distribution, means, charts and chi square. Results showed that majority of the respondents were male (77.0%), having farm size of 5 ha and below, the mean age of the respondents was 58 years while the mean household size was 6. The result showed that 77.0% of the respondents have not retired from active involvement on cocoa farm while 83.0% of the have not identified a successor. The result further shows that 85.0% of the respondents have high (positive) perception of inter-generational transfer. Moreover, only few of the respondents (5.4%) had a formal or written inter-generational farm transfer plan. The study concluded that majority of the cocoa farmers have not retired from the farm and had positive perception of inter-generational farm transfer. The study recommended that cocoa farmers should endeavour to start planning for inter-generational farm transfer by selecting and grooming selected individuals in their family. Moreover, relevant stakeholders should create more awareness and orientate cocoa farmers on the importance and need to identify and engage possible successors early in order to ensure family farm sustainability and food security.
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    Rice Farmers Cooperative Group Members’ Perception On Loan Repayment In Kwara State, Nigeria.
    (Federal University Dutsima, 2023-03) Abdulrahman, Ololade; Adebayo, Aderayo; Ogunlade, Israel; Bello, Gafar; Oyediran, Waheed; Olowolayemo, P. E.
    The study examined the perception of cooperative rice farmers on loan repayment in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria. Interview schedule was employed in obtaining information from 138 cooperative rice farmers randomly selected from twenty-three rice cooperative groups. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical tools. The result shows that the mean age of the respondents was 41 years and household size of 7 persons, majority (70.3%) were males, married (84.1%), with average rice farming experience 25 years. Also majority (98.6%) of the respondents have high perception on loan repayment. Loans were used for buying planting materials (98.6%), paying of laborers (92.8) and managing of farm activities (91.3) among others. Preferred timing of loan repayment are fortnightly (94.9%) and weekly (65.2%). The constraints timely repayment of loan were diversion of funds to non-farm ventures ( = 2.18), late disbursement of loan ( = 2.02) high interest rate ( = 1.99), and lack of government support ( = 1.96). Correlation result shows that the age of the respondents (r=0.688, p<0.027), household size (r=0.727, p<0.021), educational level (r=0.923, p<0.014), and years of farming experience (r=0.661, p< 0.036) showed a positive significant relationship with perception of loan repayment. The study established that respondents have high perception for the loan repayment. Socio-economic variables also contributed to the loan repayment. It was recommended that rice farmers should have access to soft loan since they have high repayment, this would help to expand rice farming and boost production as well as constant capacity building training on positive perception on loan repayment.
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    Socio-Economic Characteristics Influencing Extension Agents’ Competencies In South-East, Nigeria.
    (FUOYE Journal of Agriculture and Human Ecology, 2022) Uzoechi, Richard; Ogunlade, Israel; Omotesho, Kemi
    This study examined the socioeconomic factors influencing the competency level of extension agents in South-east, Nigeria. A simple random sampling procedure was used to select 283 extension agent respondents representing 70% of extension agents’ total numbers acrosseach stateData were collected through a structured questionnaire; a self-rating scale was used to determine the extension agents’ competency levels in their extension activities. Frequency counts, percentages, mean scores, standard deviation and the Linear Regression was used to analyse the study data. The results shows that, majority of the respondents were married (83.4%), 46.3% were within the age bracket of 41 and 50years, and they were all literate (100%). Respondents were found to possess high level of competence in programme planning ( =3.59), demonstration and communication ( =3.56), evaluation (m=3.55), leadership ( =3.43) human relations ( =3.38) and technical expertise ( =3.48). They were however low in computer skills and knowledge ( =1.63). Majority of the respondents (58.0%) had moderate level of competency. Extension agents’ age, sex, marital status, distance to work and income were found to have significant influence on the competency levels of the extension agents. The study recommended that attention should be paid to the crucial socio economic characteristics of the extension agents that had influence on their competency levels; Extension agents should also be trained on those areas where their competencies were rated low