Browsing by Author "Tunde, A.M"

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    ADOPTION OF AGRICULTURAL INNOVATION AMONG FARMERS IN EDU L.G.A., KWARA STATE , NIGERIA
    (Published by Department of Geography and Environmental Management, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria., 2016) Adeleke E.A.; Tunde, A.M; Tilakasiri S.L
    Sustainable crop production is an important aspect of agricultural production that needs to be emphasized. This study examined various agricultural innovation on sustainability of crop production in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria with a view to examining the socio-economic characteristics of farmers; farmers’ adoption of new innovation; and impact of adoption of innovation on farmers’ productivity and income. Eighty-five farmers were randomly selected for this study. Frequency tables, percentages, charts and analysis of variance were used to analyze the collected data. The study revealed that the new techniques on agricultural productivity have significant impact on farmers’ income (F=1.950, p<0.05).The study recommended an increase in the adoption of agricultural innovation which is a more potent approach to improve agricultural productivity among local farmers.
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    Tourism and regional development: A geographical perspective
    (Department of Geography, Osun State University, Osun State, Nigeria., 2024) Adeniyi, Enekole Esther; Tunde, A.M
    The role of tourism in regional development cannot be overemphasized. Tourism is an important driver of economic, social and political development of any region. It is one of the significant ways to open up rural areas especially in the provision of infrastructures. Tourism and regional development increase the potentials of growth within regions by reducing poverty and inequality. This paper examines the geographical perspective of tourism and regional development towards a sustainable economy. The paper critically reviews the concepts of tourism, development and regional development; analyses the theories of regional development; assesses tourism and regional imbalance in development; discusses the relationship between tourism and regional development; examines the impact of tourism on regional development and highlights the challenges confronting regional tourism development. The paper concludes by emphasizing on the need for government to present policies and programmes that will assist in the improvement and development of regional tourism and tourism as a whole through provision of necessary and adequate infrastructure.