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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 ASSESSMENT OF CONSUMERS` BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS ORGANIC FOODS IN ILORIN METROPOLIS, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA(Annals of West University of Timişoara, ser. Biology, 2020-05) Adebayo, Sijuwade A; Omotesho, Kemi F; Ajibade, Toyin B; Adetayo, Gbemisola BThis study focused on assessment of consumer’s behaviors towards organic foods in Ilorin metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria. The objectives of the study are to identify the level of awareness of the respondent on the organic foods, determine factors influencing the respondents on consumption pattern for organic foods among others. One hundred and twenty (120) respondents were randomly selected. Data for the study were obtained with the aid of a structured questionnaire administered to the organic foods consumers at the point of purchase. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were employed for the study. Results of the analysis revealed that the average age of the respondents was 41 years. Majority of the respondents were male (61.7%), had tertiary education (80.8%), married (75.8%) with average monthly income of #47,992. The average household size was 4 persons. In addition 92.5% of the respondents were aware of the health benefit of organic foods. Concern for health (x=3.83) was ranked first as factor influencing consumption of organic food. One of the constraints faced by respondents in the patronage of organic foods is the fact that organic foods are expensive. The study recommends that organic foods should be made affordable at the shopping mall in order to promote the level of purchase and consumption of organic foods.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 ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITIES AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCE OF STAFF IN POULTRY PRODUCTION IN SELECTED FARMS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA(Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, 2019-04) Adebayo, Sijuwade A; Omotesho, Kemi F; Fayeye, Timothy R; Olowookere, Stephen MThe study examines the entrepreneurial activities and technical competence of staff in poultry production in selected farms in Kwara State, Nigeria. Proportionate random sampling technique was used to select 147 respondents used for the study based on their sampling frame. Questionnaire was used to elicit information from the respondents and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, likert scale and Pearson Product Moment Correlation. The result shows that majority of the poultry staff were male (97.5%), married (79.20%), educated (90.8%) with a mean of 3 as average years of experience. 37.5% of the poultry staff were between the age range of 31-35 years. The study also reveals that ability to mobilize and maximize resources and skills for the farm, keep viable farm records, identification of training needs, with mean of 2.0 ( were among the entrepreneurial activities that were highly performed by the poultry staff. The result further reveal that poultry staff were very competent in handling of improved breeding stocks, brooding operation, vaccination, use of drugs, record keeping, and feed ingredients in the study area however untimely availability of good day old chicks, high cost of vaccination and drugs and high cost of feed ( ≥2.0) were the major setback affecting poultry production in the study area. The study concludes that in spite of high entrepreneurial activities and high competency observed in poultry staff, there are major setbacks affecting poultry production in the study area. The study therefore recommends that vaccines and drugs for poultry and other veterinary use should be subsidized by government. Moreover, capacity training and seminars for poultry staff should be done to enable them cope with the challenges of modern poultry farming.