scholarly journals Training Need of Rural Women Participating in Income Generating Activities of SUS

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 271-278
Author(s):  
S Yesmin ◽  
MZ Rahman ◽  
MAM Miah ◽  
S Akhter
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Income Generating Activities ◽  
Training Need ◽  
And Training

The purposes of the study were to determine the extent of training need of rural women participating in IGAs supported by SUS (Sabalamby Unnayan Samity) and to relate the training need with their selected characteristics. Data were collected from 105 respondents of ten villages of Sadar Upazila of Netrokona district through interview schedule in April 2007. Most of the respondents were in high need of training for their better performance and participation in IGAs of SUS. The relationships between their characteristics and training need were tested by computing the co-efficient of correlation. Education, farm size, participation in IGAs and credit received were found positively correlated with their training need whereas age of the respondents showed negative significant relationship with their extent of training need.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v18i2.18384 Progress. Agric. 18(2): 271 - 278, 2007 

scholarly journals Participation of Rural Women in Income Generating Activities from Agricultural Model Farm Project

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Anwarul Haque ◽  
M. H. Bhuiyan ◽  
M. S. Ali ◽  
M. N. Uddin ◽  
M. K. Haque ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Women ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Family Farm ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
High Participation ◽  
Income Generating Activities ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
And Training ◽  
Women Participation

This study was conducted mainly to have an understanding about the participation of rural women in Bangladesh in income generating activities initiated by Agricultural Model Farm (AMF) project of Sabalamby Unnayan Samity (SUS), a famous NGO in Bangladesh. This also explained the relationship between extent of women participation in income generating activities initiated by AMF project of SUS and their selected characteristic. Data were collected from a sample of 90 rural women from 12 selected SUS groups in two unions namely Amtala and Singher Bangla of Sadar upazila of Netrokona district in Bangladesh. Data were collected through interview schedule during 20 April 2008 to 20 May 2008. Majority (47.78 percent) rural women had favorable participation, while 36.67 percent had moderate favorable participation and there was no respondent under unfavorable participation. Findings also indicate that 80 percent rural women had high participation in AMF project activities, (81.11 percent) had medium training exposure. Correlation analysis indicates that the characteristics of the rural women such as age, family size, family farm size, farming experience, duration of involvement with SUS and training exposure had no significant relationship with the extent of participation in AMF project activities. On the other hand farming experience had positive relationship with their participation in income generating activities initiated by AMF project of SUS.

scholarly journals Training needs of rural women regarding household energy saving practices through appropriate use of electrical appliances

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 73-78
Author(s):  
Ravneet Kaur ◽  
Kanwaljit Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Mass Media ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Appropriate Use ◽  
Family Resource Management ◽  
Household Energy ◽  
Four Blocks ◽  
Training Need

The study was conducted in four blocks of Ludhiana district of Punjab state. The data were collected from 200 rural women with the help of interview schedule. A checklist of different household energy saving practices for use of electrical appliances was prepared by consulting the literature and subject matter specialists of Department of Family Resource Management, PAU, Ludhiana. Training needs of household energy saving practices through appropriate use of electrical appliances were analyzed by administrating the knowledge test. On basis of respondent’s knowledge scores, Training Needs Quotient (TNQ) values were calculated and accordingly training needs intensity (T N I) was divided in to three categories i.e. low, medium, and high. Higher side T N I value indicate that respondent need training in that particular area. Overall respondents had medium training need intensity regarding household energy saving practices through appropriate use of electrical appliances. Education and mass media exposure of rural women had negative and significant relationship with training needs intensity. Positive and significant relationship was observed between age and training needs intensity. There is need to provide the training among rural women in the sub- areas of energy saving practices through appropriate use of electrical appliances in which they had high and medium training needs intensity. Mass media had significant relationship with training needs, so it is suggested that mass media planners should include more programmes and articles regarding these energy saving practices through appropriate use of electrical appliances.

scholarly journals Problems faced by the bean farmer in selected areas of Pabna district in Bangladesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-18
Author(s):  
Mohammad Zamshed Alam ◽  
Md Shariful Islam ◽  
Muhammad Humayun Kabir
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Significant Positive Relationship ◽  
Organizational Participation ◽  
Significant Negative Relationship

The major purposes of the study were to determine the extent of the problem faced by the farmers in bean cultivation and to explore the relationships between bean farmers’ selected characteristics with their problem faced. The study was conducted in four villages of two unions under Atghoria upazilla of Pabna District. Data were collected from a random sample of 106 bean farmers by using an interview schedule during 15 Dec, 2017 to 15 Jan, 2018. The highest proportion (71.70 percent) of the farmers faced medium overall problem in bean production, while 16.04 percent faced high and 12.26 percent faced low problem. Problem faced in non-availability of pesticides ranked 1st and this was followed by non-availability of fertilizers, lack of capital so on and least one lack of irrigation in bean cultivation ranked 28th. Correlation analysis indicated that education, training exposure, organizational participation, extension media contact and farmers’ knowledge had significant negative relationship with their problem faced. Age had significant positive relationship with their problem faced while family members, farm size, annual family income, bean cultivation area, and credit received by the farmers had no significant relationship with their problem faced. Overwhelming (87.74) majority of bean farmers faced medium to high problems therefore, it may be said that problem faced by the farmers in bean cultivation is a serious issue to be addressed to maximize bean production.Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.5(1): 11-18, April 2018

ASSESSMENT OF BENEFITS OF URBAN AGRICULTURE IN EDO AND OYO STATES, NIGERIA

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Clara Obehi. EDEOGHON ◽  
Michael Tunde AJAYI
Keyword(s):  
Urban Agriculture ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Standard Of Living ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Farm Produce ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study assessed benefits of Urban Agriculture in Edo and Oyo states, Nigeria. Data were collected from 345 urban farmers in six cities using a structured questionnaire and interview schedule. Findings showed that respondents' perceived benefits were being able to eat balanced meals at all times from farm produce (χ= 4.24), income from urban agriculture improved respondents' standard of living (χ= 4.15) and ability to save money from urban agriculture (χ= 4.08). Respondents' farming experience, farm size, cooperative membership and poultry enterprise had significant relationship with benefits from urban agriculture. Significant differences in benefits existed among the six cities.

scholarly journals Herbaceous farmers’ linkage to grocery stores in Ondo State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Felicia Itunnu Wole-alo ◽  
Agnes Olubunmi Alokan
Keyword(s):  
State Government ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Grocery Stores ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Ondo State ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
And Training

This study examined linkage between herbaceous farmers and grocery stores in Ondo State, Nigeria. A multi stage sampling procedure was used to select 96 respondents for the study. Interview schedule was used to elicit information while data were analysed using percentages, mean, and the Pearson Product Moment Correlation. The results revealed that all the respondents (100%) of the herbaceous farmers got information from input suppliers, which can enhance their linkage to grocery stores. However, the linkage between the herbaceous farmers and groceries store was low. Increase profitability ( x̅ = 4.7) and increase yield (x̅ = 4.3) were major factors that encouraged the farmers to sell to grocery stores. Result showed that farmers’ age, educational level and farm size influence farmers ‘linkage to grocery stores. There is need for the state government and other non-governmental bodies to create awareness and training for farmers on how to get connected with grocery stores other than just selling at the local markets.

scholarly journals Use of media marketing tools among cassava growers in Oyo State

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 148-156
Author(s):  
Olubunmi Jokotola Adelakun ◽  
Kehinde Adesina Thomas ◽  
Bosede Olukemi Lawal
Keyword(s):  
Power Supply ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
Annual Income ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
State Data ◽  
Know How ◽  
Experience Marketing ◽  
Level Of Use ◽  
And Training

The study investigated the level of use of Media Marketing Tools (MMTs) among cassava growers in Oyo State. Interview schedule was used to collect data from a sample size of 192 respondents across the senatorial districts of the state. Data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results revealed that respondents’ years of farming experience, marketing experience and annual income were 16 ± 11.2 years, 12.5 ± 10.7 years, and ₦625, 833.3 ±₦416,367.2, respectively. Despite wider spread and use of media marketing tools for agricultural products and services globally, use of MMTs was low in the study area. Unstable power supply (x̄ =2.0, 0.00), high cost of devices for accessing media marketing tools (x̄ = 1.98, 0.10) and lack of technical know-how (x̄ =1.97, 0.14) were identified as constraints to the use of the tools. Significant relationship existed between awareness (r= -0.57, p=0.00) and the use of media marketing tools, while knowledge (r= 0.355, p=0.067) did not have significant association with the use of the tools. Hence, there is need for intensified awareness and training of cassava growers by all extension stakeholders on the use of MMTs for improved productivity.Keywords: Cassava growers, marketing tools, cassava marketing

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF CASSAVA PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES USAGE AMONG RURAL WOMEN IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 314-320
Author(s):  
A. O. AWOYEMI ◽  
O. J. ADESOKAN ◽  
A. O. KAYODE ◽  
K. F. OMOTESHO ◽  
K. K. OSASONA
Keyword(s):  
Rural Women ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Technology Usage ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Processing Technologies ◽  
Pearson Product Moment Correlation ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
And Training

Technology 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 analyzed 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, OkeOde, 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 analyzing 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.

scholarly journals Farmer’s Perception and Agricultural Adaptation of Climate Change in Drought Prone Areas of Bangladesh

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 147-150
Author(s):  
MN Islam ◽  
MS Hossen
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Winter Season ◽  
Summer Season ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Annual Income ◽  
Adaptation To Climate Change ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Agricultural Adaptation

The study was conducted at the selected areas of Bangladesh (Ishwardi and Lalpur upazila). It consisted of 80 randomly selected farmers through an interview schedule to identify the respondent's perception and their agricultural adaptation to climate change. The findings of the study indicate that the farmer?s perception about climate change was reasonable for the majority of farmers; majority of (47.5%) farmers claimed that annual precipitation was decreased, 57.5% farmers claimed that summer season temperature was increased, 48.75% farmers claimed that winter season temperature was decreased and 51.25% farmers claimed that yearly mean temperature was increased. However, 38.75% farmers said that the intensity of drought was increased and 58.75% farmers said that the intensity of hotness in summer season was increased. The finding of the study indicates that 70% of the farmers had medium agricultural adaptation capability compare to 23.75% farmers had low and 6.25% farmers had high agricultural adaptation capability. Education, farm size, annual income, credit received, cosmopoliteness had significant relationship with their agricultural adaptation to climate change.J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 9(1): 147-150 2016

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Involvement in Nonfarm Income Generating Activities Among Local Farmers: The Case of Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bishop O. Ovwigho
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Farm Families ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Income Generating Activities ◽  
Sampling Procedures

<p>The study investigated the factors influencing the involvement of farm families in non farm income generating activities. Multi — stage and stratified simple random sampling procedures were used to compose the sample. The sample was made up of seventy two (72) heads of rural farm families. Data were collected by use of structured interview schedule and Focus Group Discussion. Data were analysed by simple percentage, Chi square test, multiple regression and correlation There was a significant relationship between number of non farm income generating activities and demographic characteristics (R<sup>2</sup> = 0.870). Farm size (t = -2.386; p = 0.020), level of education (t = -4.227; p = 0.00), and household size (t = 5.404; p = 0.00) were significant and constant predictors of number of non farm income generating activities engaged in by the farm families. A significant relationship was found between involvement in non farm income generating activities and soil degradation due to infertility (X<sup>2</sup> = 23.66, p &lt; 0.01) and oil spillage (X<sup>2</sup> = 26.01, p &lt; 0.01). The study established a linear relationship between number of income generating activities and demographic characteristics. Extension workers should take into cognisance all rural income generating activities engaged in by the farm families when embarking on services and programmes aimed at improving their welfare.</p>

scholarly journals Awareness of fishermen for managing fish sanctuary in some selected areas of Jamalpur District in Bangladesh

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 339-345
Author(s):  
L Akter ◽  
MJ Hoque ◽  
MA Kashem ◽  
TD Nath
Keyword(s):  
Family Income ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
The Other ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Communication Media ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Agricultural Knowledge

The purposes of the study were to determine the extent of awareness of the fishermen in managing fish sanctuary and to find out the relationships between the extent of awareness of the fishermen and their selected characteristics. Data were collected from 90 purposively selected fishermen (out of 105) from Ghosherpara Union of Melandah Upazila Under Jamalpur District. A pre-tested and structured interview schedule was used to collect data from the fishermen during the period of 19 March to 30 March, 2013. The findings indicated that majority of the respondents (74.5 percent) had medium awareness and 25.5 percent having high awareness. Out of ten selected characteristics, the fishermen’s age, level of education, fish culture experience, communication exposure and agricultural knowledge on fish sanctuary showed significant positive relationships with their extent of awareness in managing fish sanctuary. On the other hand, household size, farm size, annual family income, training exposure and credit received had no significant relationships with their extent of awareness in managing fish sanctuary. So, to increase awareness of the fishermen in managing sanctuary, proper guidance and strengthening fisheries extension service should be done by fisheries extension workers/ upazila fisheries officer through arranging different activities including training, field visit or using different communication media etc.Progressive Agriculture 27 (3): 339-345, 2016

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