Analysis of Role Performance and Utilization of Training Opportunities by Subject Matter Specialists in Imo State and Anambra State Agricultural Development Programme

2011 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
FO Ugwoke ◽  
FN Nnadi ◽  
CF Anaeto ◽  
PA Onoh
Keyword(s):  
Subject Matter ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Development Programme ◽  
Role Performance ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Imo State ◽  
Training Opportunities

scholarly journals Adoption of Root and Tuber Technologies among Farmers (Agricultural Development Programme -Adp)

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 117-132
Author(s):  
G. E Ekwere ◽  
I. D. Edem ◽  
O. E. Agbasi
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Development Programme ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Stratified Random Sampling ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Income Levels ◽  
Adoption Rate ◽  
Anambra State

This paper analyzed the adoption rate of root and tuber technologies in Anambra state Agricultural Development Programme. Specific objectives were to ascertain the root and tuber expansion programme (RTEP) technologies, find out the extension methods and level of access to extension services among members of farmers based groups and to assess the farmers’ awareness on various varieties of root and tuber technologies. Three hypotheses were formulated to test the effect of variables on the adoption rate. Stratified random sampling techniques were used to determine the sample size of 112 including the farmers and RTEP staff. Findings showed that various varieties and technologies promoted in the area by RTEP were ABANA 85, ADAKA 96 and EKPE 88 for Yam, while TMS 305SS, TMS 30 and TMS 30572 for Cassava and White P. 179 and RED P. 162 for Potatoes. Comparatively the income levels of the farmers remained unchanged but they expressed satisfaction with the use of RTEP technologies.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ije.v3i4.11741    International Journal of EnvironmentVolume-3, Issue-4, Sep-Nov 2014Page: 117-132

scholarly journals From abstract to relevant: encouraging access to journals

2009 ◽  
Vol 28 (89) ◽  
pp. 2-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith Keene
Keyword(s):  
Development Programme ◽  
Resource Acquisition ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Positive View ◽  
Large Influence ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Academic Assignments ◽  
Training Opportunities ◽  
Relevant Material

The article discusses and evaluates a project designed to gain understanding of students' attitudes towards using journals in their academic assignments, based on evidence that some students made little use of journals and library-run training opportunities. Results of a questionnaire showed that students generally had a positive view of journals, but there were numerous remarks about the difficulty of accessing relevant material. Tutors have a large influence in students' perception and use of journals. Students from different subjects accessed journals in different ways, but students who had been on workshops were more likely to use an electronic index. However, many former workshop attendees still had limited confidence in finding journal articles, and a model of repeated skills development is proposed. Implications for resource acquisition and access are discussed and the importance of working with academics to promote and deliver skills workshops is stressed. It is suggested that an institutional Information and IT Literacy policy would be helpful in developing and embedding an ongoing skills development programme. Occasion

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 

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