scholarly journals Awareness and perceptions of climate change among extension workers of Agricultural Development Programme (ADP) in Anambra State, Nigeria

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
JC Iwuchukwu ◽  
FN Onyeme
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Development Programme ◽  
Anambra State

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

DISSEMINATION AND USE OF INFORMATION ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND VARIABILITY: A CASE STUDY OF FARMERS IN MALUGA AND CHIBELA VILLAGES IN SEMI-ARID CENTRAL TANZANIA

Mousaion ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Elia ◽  
Stephen Mutula ◽  
Christine Stilwell
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovations ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Adaptation To Climate Change ◽  
Climate Change And Variability ◽  
Semi Arid

This study was part of broader PhD research which investigated how access to, and use of, information enhances adaptation to climate change and variability in the agricultural sector in semi-arid Central Tanzania. The research was carried out in two villages using Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovations theory and model to assess the dissemination of this information and its use by farmers in their adaptation of their farming practices to climate change and variability. This predominantly qualitative study employed a post-positivist paradigm. Some elements of a quantitative approach were also deployed in the data collection and analysis. The principal data collection methods were interviews and focus group discussions. The study population comprised farmers, agricultural extension officers and the Climate Change Adaptation in Africa project manager. Qualitative data were subjected to content analysis whereas quantitative data were analysed to generate mostly descriptive statistics using SPSS.  Key findings of the study show that farmers perceive a problem in the dissemination and use of climate information for agricultural development. They found access to agricultural inputs to be expensive, unreliable and untimely. To mitigate the adverse effects of climate change and variability on farming effectively, the study recommends the repackaging of current and accurate information on climate change and variability, farmer education and training, and collaboration between researchers, meteorology experts, and extension officers and farmers. Moreover, a clear policy framework for disseminating information related to climate change and variability is required.

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
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