scholarly journals Determinants of training needs of extension personnel of agricultural development programme (ADP) Ekiti state, Nigeria

Agro-Science ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
E.A Kolawole ◽  
S.U Isitor ◽  
A.O. Owolabi
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Development Programme ◽  
Extension Personnel

scholarly journals Effect of Personality Types of Extension Personnel on their Job Performance in Rivers State Agricultural Development Programme.

1970 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-104
Author(s):  
MC Ijeoma ◽  
OM Adesope
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Job Performance ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Personality Type ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Development Programme ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Personality Types ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
Extension Personnel

This research examined the effect of personality types of extension personnel on their job performance in Rivers State Agricultural Development Programme (RISADEP). Specifically, the study described the socio-demographic characteristics of respondents, identified the individual personality types of extension personnel in RISADEP, ascertained the job performance of extension personnel; determined whether a relationship exist between job performance and personality type of extension personnel and whether Socio-demographic characteristics affect job performance of extension personnel. Data collection was with the aid of a structured questionnaire administered to 63 extension personnel which was randomly selected from six area offices of which only 57 was useable for analysis. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage and correlation analysis. The findings of the study indicated that the level of job performance for each of the extension personnel sampled was rated above average with a mean performance of 71.39. The correlation analysis result showed that there is a significant relationship between job performance and personality type of extension personnel of 0.411 at 0.01level of significance, with more of the extension personnel with ESFJ (Extroverted feeling with sensing) (29.82%) personality type followed by ISFJ (Introverted sensing with feeling) (19.3%) and ENFJ (Extroverted feeling with intuiting) (12.28), ENFP (Extroverted intuiting with feeling), ENTP (Extroverted intuiting with thinking), ESTJ (Extroverted thinking with sensing) with (8.8%). Findings also revealed that socio-demographic characteristics do not significantly affect job performance of extension personnel except experience which had a positive and significant correlation of 0.276 at 0.05level of significance. It is therefore recommended among others that a personality test be conducted during recruitment of personnel to ensure that personnel with the right personality are employed and a constant appraisal of extension personnel job performance to make sure that they are up and doing.Key words: Extension personnel, Personality type and Job performance

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. ◽  
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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 

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