Integrated Agricultural Research for Development: contributing to the Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Programme (IAR4D in CAADP)

2007 ◽  
pp. 63-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ralph von Kaufmann
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Development Programme

The Pathway Analysis on Benefit of Agricultural Science and Technology Projects (ASTP) Based on Logical Framework Approach

2014 ◽  
Vol 998-999 ◽  
pp. 1642-1648
Author(s):  
Chun Mei Wang ◽  
Bao Feng Chen
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Social Benefit ◽  
Agricultural Science ◽  
Logical Framework ◽  
Ecological Benefit ◽  
Research Investment ◽  
Framework Approach ◽  
Research Achievement

Research achievements of the ASTP Policy-Oriented cannot generate directly economic benefit, social benefit and ecological benefit. It would realize benefit of ASTP only if the outputs can be transformed practical productive forces. In this paper, the mechanism and pathway of achieving benefit of ASTP is analyzed deeply based on the logical framework model. Then the empirical studies shows that the inputs (research investment) have positive correlation with outputs (research achievement), extension and outcomes (changes in productivity). Although the inputs have a certain influence to agricultural economics, it mainly affects indirectly agricultural development by research achievements and extension. Therefore, the benefits of ASTP should not be evaluated according by inputs/outputs methods. We must analyze and assess the anticipated chain of cause/effect relationships of ASTP based on the program “theory-driven” approach. It can promote agricultural research and extension projects to integrated closely, at the same time the benefit of ASTP can be improved greatly.

scholarly journals The Participation of Rice Farmers In Capacity Building Programmes of Agricultural Development Programme in Kwara State, Nigeria

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 49-54
Author(s):  
Obaniyi. K.S. ◽  
◽  
Fabiyi, E,F. ◽  
Adewole, M,A. ◽  
Iyilade, A.O. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Capacity Building ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Development Programme ◽  
Rice Farmers

TECHNOLOGIES USING TELEPHONE APPLICATIONS IN EDO STATE, NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 434-441
Author(s):  
Margaret Koyenikan ◽  
I. S. Ohiomoba
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Field Extension ◽  
Development Programme ◽  
Field Staff ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Edo State ◽  
Smart Agriculture ◽  
Field Workers

The global crisis in Climate Change (CC) requires Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Information and Technologies (CSAITs) to address it. Mobile Phone Applications (MPAs) among other ICTs could be veritable tools for enhancing job performance of field staff by facilitating their generation and dissemination of relevant information to adapt, cope with and mitigate the effects of CC. This study examined access and dissemination of CSAITs using MPAs by field staff in Edo State Agricultural Development Programme (ADP). Specifically, it described the socio-economic characteristics, access and dissemination of CSA-related information, use of MPAs for CSAITs and the constraints to usage of MPAs among field workers. Data were collected from the 120 field staff comprising 78 Field Extension Workers and 42 Enumerators of Edo State Agricultural Development Programme (ADP), Nigeria. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). Results show that 55.8% of respondents were males and 40.8% were between 41-50 years of age, 54.2% were HND/B.Sc holders and 50.8% had between 11-20years working experience. The CSAITs mostly accessed (≥50%) using MPAs include irrigation and “fadama” farming, weather forecasts and zero or minimal tillage and non-burning while CSAITs mostly disseminated include manure application, mulching, and timely harvesting. The MPAs used for CSA-related tasks include voice calls ( =2.78), Short Messaging Service (SMS) ( =2.53), calculators ( =2.46), camera ( =2.46) and emails ( =2.43). Constraints to using MPAs for CSAITs-related tasks included inadequate knowledge and skills in CSAITs ( =3.72) and in the use of many MPAs and 

ICT in Agricultural Development

2012 ◽  
pp. 60-67
Author(s):  
O. A. Lawal-Adebowale
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Mail ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Agricultural System ◽  
Electric Power Supply ◽  
Empirical Survey ◽  
Rural Farmers ◽  
Ict Development ◽  
Extension Agencies ◽  
Research Organisations

The transformational role of ICT in the social and economic spheres of man engendered development of the communication technology in Nigeria. Based on the telecom deregulation policy of the Nigerian Government in 2001, the country witnessed an upsurge of private investment in ICT development and its consequential ICT revolution. An empirical survey of diffusion and adoption pattern of ICT in the Nigerian agricultural system showed that mobile phone constitutes the most widely adopted ICT device by the agricultural researchers, extension agents, and rural farmers. In addition to this was computer and internet adoption by the researchers and radio transistors by the rural farmers. All eight agricultural research organisations and four extension agencies surveyed had electronic mail addresses and telephone lines for information exchanges. Six of the agricultural organisations - CRIN, FRIN, NIHORT, IAR&T, NIOMR, and NAERLS, and one of the extension agencies – LSADA, had organisational websites for hoisting generated agricultural information. Based on rural farmers’ access to radio, and to some extent television, the research and extension organisations aired agricultural programmes on these electronic media for the farmers. ICT usage in the Nigerian agricultural system is however challenged by less development and exploration of communication technologies, poor electric power supply, and poor human operational skills development for effective utilisation of the information-driven technologies. This situation thus necessitates the need for pro-agriculture ICT development and human capacity for effective utilisation in the Nigerian agricultural system.

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