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Item Determinants of Fertilizer Usage in Dry Season Amaranthus Vegetable Production in Kwara State, Nigeria(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin, 2012) Adenuga, A.H.; Omotesho, K.F.; Muhammad-Lawal, A.; Olatinwo, K.B.; Fatoba, I.O.Amaranthus vegetable is often considered one of the most important leafy vegetables in the tropics because of its high dietary value. In spite of its importance, however, its production falls short of the ever-increasing domestic demand for it. Soil nutrient depletion following intensification without proper soil fertility management practices has been identified as one of the most important factor militating against its production. This study, therefore, carried out an assessment of the usage of recommended soil fertility management practices in dry season amaranthus vegetable production in Kwara state, Nigeria. A three-stage sampling technique was used to select a sample of 120 amaranthus vegetable farmers for the study. The major tools of analysis used for the study were descriptive statistics and the logistic regression model. The result of the analysis revealed that the usage of recommended soil fertility management practices in the study area is low. Furthermore, the results of the logistic regression model showed that farm size, contacts with extension agents and the educational status of the farmer had significant effects on the usage of recommended soil fertility management practices in the study area. The study, therefore, recommends that government should employ and train more agricultural extension agents to cater for the majority of farmers who lack access to information on the usage of recommended soil fertility management practices. Also, the farmers should be given appropriate orientation on the need to cultivate manageable farm size to ensure increased productivity and sustainability of available land put into use.Item Effect of Income Diversification on the livelihood of Rural Farming Households in Kwara State, Nigeria(Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand., 2020-03-12) Omotesho, K.F.; Akinrinde, A.F.; Ogunlade, I.; Egbugo, J.Challenges such as those poised by climate change and farmers-herdsmen conflicts have increased income diversification among farmers in Nigeria. While rural income diversification has been applauded as insurance against the risks inherent in farming, its potentials to compete for the resources and attention of farmers may have negative consequences for agricultural production food security, and the livelihood of rural households. Specifically, the study described the socio-economic characteristics of rural households in the study area, examined the number of income sources of rural households, determined the contributions of different income sources to the overall household income, and assessed the livelihood status of rural households. A three-stage random sampling technique produced a sample size of 160. Data was obtained through an interview schedule. Descriptive statistics and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation were used for data analyses. Findings revealed that rural household heads were predominantly male (85%), with a mean age of 51.6 years. The mean annual income and farm size were $2,002.57 and 3.3 acres respectively. The average number of income sources was 3.3 and farming contributed the most (40.4%) to household income. The Livelihood status of the respondents was low (mean = 1.77). At p < .01 households’ number of income sources was inversely related to their livelihood status. The study concluded that the more diverse farmers’ income, the lower their livelihood status. It is recommended that the number of their economic activities are kept at such that can be effectively managed for positive contributions to the livelihood of farming households.Item Evaluation of Consumer Awareness of Risk Associated with Moringa Consumption in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State(University of ilorin, 2014-01-01) Ayinde, Opeyemi Eyitayo; Omotesho, K.F.; Animashaun, J.; Atanda, O. A.STRACT This study evaluated consumer awareness of risk associated with moringa consumption in Ilorin metropolis with a view to examining consumer level of awareness of the said risk as well as determining factors that influence their decision to consume Moringa product. Primary data were collected with the aid of a well structured questionnaire while (116) One hundred and sixteen respondents were randomly selected in the study area. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Kendall coefficient of concordance and Poisson regression model. The result shows that majority of Moringa consumers in the study area are female and it was also noted that most of the respondents are not aware of risk associated with Moringa consumption. The consumer perceived risks of Moringa consumption include loss of nutritional value from processing, contamination with microbes during processing, hypotension (low blood pressure), bleeding, dry mouth, loss of appetite, drowsiness, dizziness, depression, itching, anxiety, constipation, allergic reaction, stomach ache, change in weight, vomiting and miscarriage. A larger percentage of the respondents agree that there is nutritional loss and contamination with microbes during processing of Moringa. Majority of the respondents consumed Moringa products for its high nutritional value and medicinal values. However majority perceived its leaf products to present highest risk. Awareness of risk was found to have significant effect on consumer attitude towards the perceived risk at (p = 0.05). Most of the respondents perceived nutritional loss through processing and contamination during processing as a risky variable affecting moringa consumption. It is therefore recommended that more efforts should be made by moringa processors to improve on hygiene during the processing of moringa leaf into powder in order to enhance the consumer food security.Item The potential of Moringa tree for poverty alleviation and rural development: Review of evidences on usage and efficacy(International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS) LLC, Japan., 2013) Omotesho, K.F.; Sola-Ojo, F.E.; Fayeye, T.R.; Babatunde, R.O.; Otunola, G.A.; Aliyu, T.H.Inadequate health care supply, poor nutrition, low income levels, use of trees and their by- products for provision of food, medicine and cosmetics are common among the rural people of the developing nations. Moringa Tree has been reported to be a wonder plant that is useful for human and animal nutrition, health, cosmetics, bio-gas and water purification among other uses. Empirical evidences on the economics of its production highlights its potential as a tool for enhancing the income of its producers. However, the level of awareness of its uses and evidence of its efficacy among resource- poor farmers in Nigeria is generally low. Therefore, canvassing for the cultivation and use of Moringa Tree among the resource-poor farmers is necessary for poverty alleviation and will make Moringa Tree and its by-products a tool for rural development. This paper reviews the myriads of evidences on the usage of Moringa Tree, leaves, flower, fruits, seed, root and their by-products as reported by various researchers worldwide. The reviews suggest that Agricultural Extension agents can play a vital role in disseminating information on the role Moringa Tree can play in wealth creation for poor farmers.Item Reporting of Rural Grazing Area Initiative in Selected Daily Newspapers in Nigeria(Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria, 2020-12-28) Ogunlade, I.; Olabanji, O.P.; Adebisi, F.A; Omotesho, K.F.; Olabode, D.A.This study assessed how the Rural Grazing Area initiatives (RUGA) were reported in selected Nigerian newspapers, by assessing: the prominence given to RUGA news with reference to other subject matters, the frequency of reportage, and news report format. A systematic quantitative content analysis was used in collecting, analysing as well as interpreting the data for the study. A total of 276 daily publications of three newspapers were analysed from a pool of sample drawn through purposive sampling technique from issues of the newspapers published within three months’ period of July to September, 2019. The data from these newspapers were analysed using percentages. Findings showed that RUGA issues were not given adequate prominence in the three newspapers, and the newspapers performed more of an informative role in the reportage rather than giving a journalistic analysis of the policy itself in form of feature or editorial. News writers should be more analytic in their style of reporting developmental initiatives so as to help people understand the purpose and essence of such initiative. Also, the Nigerian newspapers, should scale-up agricultural content in their publications as a way of consolidating agricultural consciousness in Nigerians.Item Rice Farmers’ Perception and Knowledge of Integrated Rice and Fish Farming in Selected Local Government Areas of Kwara State.(Cercetări Agronomice în Moldova, 2021-01-29) Olabode, D.A.; Omotesho, K.F.; Olabanji, O.P.; Ogunlade, I.; Adebisi, O.O.In spite of the numerous advantages associated with integrated rice and fish farming, deliberate adoption of this technique is still insignificant. This study examined rice farmers’ perception and knowledge of integrated rice and fish farming practice in Kwara State. A three- stage sampling procedure was used to select 149 rice farmers, while data was obtained through the use of a well- structured structured interview schedule. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and the Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). The results show that 81.9% of the respondents were male with mean age of 38 years and an average of 14 years farming experience. Given the average mean score of 3.04 respondents had a positive perception of integrated rice and fish farming, while 63.8% of the respondents had moderate knowledge. Farmers’ identified high cost of irrigation materials (M.S.=2.59), poaching (M.S.=2.59), flooding (M.S.= 2.55) as major constraints to the practice of integrated rice and fish farming. Farmers’ perception had a significant relationship with knowledge of integrated rice and fish farming at p<0.05 level. Also, farmers’ age (r=0.300, p<0.000), level of education (r=0.287, p<0.000), farming experience (r=0.220, p<0.007), membership of cooperative society (r=0.176, p<0.032) and extension contact (r=0.204, p<0.013) had significant relationship with the knowledge level. The study concluded that the rice farmers had moderate knowledge and positive perception of integrated rice and fish farming. There is a need to provide incentives, such as irrigation facilities to farmers and provision of adequate training on integrated rice and fish farming in order to fully maximize the potentials therein.