scholarly journals Effect of information sources on farmers’ adoption of Sawah eco-technology in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-74
Author(s):  
Alarima Cornelius Idowu ◽  
Aromolaran Adetayo Kazeem ◽  
Fapojuwo Oluwakemi Enitan ◽  
Ayinde Adefunke Fadilat Olawunmi ◽  
Masunaga Tsugiyuki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information Sources ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Power Tiller ◽  
Use Of Information Sources

This study examined the effect of information sources on farmers’ adoption of Sawah eco-technology in Nigeria. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 166 sawah farmers from Delta, Ebonyi, Kebbi, Kwara, Niger and Ondo states. Interview guide was used to elicit information on the farmers’ personal and production characteristics, sources of information and the sawah eco-technologies. Frequency counts, percentages, means, and chi-square were used to analyse the data. The results of the study revealed that average years of rice production and sawah rice production of the respondents were 34.0 years and 6.9 years respectively. The average farm size and yield of sawah rice of the respondents were 0.46 ha and 3.25 tonnes/ha, respectively. Commonly adopted sawah eco-technologies by the farmers were nursery bed preparations (100.0%), bund construction (92.9%), canal construction (84.9%), flooding (78.3%), puddling (73.4%) and use of power tiller (65.2%). The main sources of information on sawah by the respondents were contact farmers (92.4%), farmers’ association (87.3%), extension agents (87.3%), researchers (79.3%) and friends/relations (77.9%). There was significant (p<0.05) association between respondents’ use of contact farmers (χ2 = 31.28), extension agents (χ2 = 22.19), farmers association (χ2 = 23.06), researchers (χ2 = 19.62) and friends / relations (χ2 = 31.09) and adoption of sawah eco-technology. This study concluded that information sources are important in dissemination of sawah technologies in Nigeria. Therefore, improving the use of information sources that significantly affect adoption of sawah technology should be encouraged among farmers.Keywords: Information sources, Sawah eco-technology, technology adoption

scholarly journals Rice Production and Poverty Reduction in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Ogah, Odey Moses ◽  
Eyah, Jennifer Ongbele ◽  
Iorlamen, Torkwase Rhoda
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Analytical Tools

The study was carried out to analyzed rice production and poverty reduction in Agatu local government area of Benue state, Nigeria. To this end, a multi-stage sampling technique was used. The first stage involved the purposive selection of five wards noted for high production of rice. Secondly, a simple random sampling was used to select twenty five respondents each from the five wards to sum up to one hundred and twenty five respondents used for the study. The analytical tools employed included simple descriptive statistics like mean, frequency distribution, percentages and tables and inferential statistics like logit regression model. The data used were from primary source and this was collected by administering of structured questionnaires to illicit information from the farmers. The results of the analysis revealed farmers to be in their active age, mostly married, males’ dominance, highly experienced and educated with large families. Annual income from rice production was significant in reducing poverty in the study area pseudo R2 value of 0.886. The overall Chi-Square value was significant at 1% level of probability, also log likelihood value of 135.27. The study recommends the need for credit to be extended to poor farmers to help stimulate their investment in order to increase their income.  Farmers are also encouraged to engage in non-farm activities to raise their level of income.

scholarly journals The models of use of information sources by the population of the free part of the Luhanska oblast

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 27-34
Author(s):  
О. С. Петренко
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Political Life ◽  
Steady Increase ◽  
Emotional Impact ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Free Part ◽  
New Information ◽  
Use Of Information Sources

The article describes some results of the research project «The mass consciousness in the zone of military conflict in the Donbass» and an attempt was made to identify patterns of using information sources for the population of the free part of the Luhanska oblast. The survey is based on data from a panel survey conducted in January-December 2017. It was found that the main sources of new information are TV, Internet and the closest social environment (friends, acquaintances, relatives, colleagues). The last two groups have a network character and often disseminate unofficial information. It was also found that the main sources of important information are Internet, TV and the closest social environment. There are statistically significant differences in the use of different sources of information depending on gender, type of settlement, age and education level. Also, a factor analysis of the use of new information sources was made, in the course of which four factors are distinguished: 1 – Internet, information received during stay in educational institutions, information from friends and acquaintances, relatives; 2 – traditional media (newspapers, radio, television); 3 – from colleagues and managers; 4 – from advertisement, from random people, from magazines. Also, factor analysis of the sources of important information was conducted. It was established what the new information of non-private nature was perceived by respondents during the day: in the first place – «political life in Ukraine», in the second place – «prices and tariffs», in the third place – «the war on the Donbass». This is the evidence that the war becomes part of everyday life and there is reduction of people’s attention to it. The differences were found in the receipt of such information depending on gender and age. Also, estimates of the emotional impact of daily new information are given. Basic practices of using the Internet and watching TV are defined. The rating of TV channels in the north of Luhanska Oblast is given in the article – Ukrainian nationwide channels prevail. It was found that both Ukrainian and Russian media’s level of distrust far exceeds the level of trust, but the level of trust to Ukrainian media is still higher. In the use of information sources there is a steady increase of the role of network sources of information (electronic social networks, networks of communication with relatives, acquaintances, friends, colleagues).

scholarly journals Assessment of Extension Officers Contribution to Cocoa Production in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (7) ◽  
pp. 1123-1128
Author(s):  
O.S. Oke ◽  
M.O. Nosiru ◽  
A.A. Ogunbela ◽  
J.T. Marizu ◽  
M.O. Lawah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cooperative Society ◽  
Cocoa Production ◽  
The Government ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Cocoa Farmers

This study was carried out to evaluate the extension officer contribution to cocoa production in Nigeria. Multistage sampling technique was used, where two hundred and sixteen questionnaires were distributed in Osun and Ondo state , the information gathered were analyzed using descriptive statistic such as; frequency and percentage, while chi-square analysis was used to analyze the data obtained. From the results, married (77.6%),  male (84.0%), secondary school holders (52.0%), between 40-49 (34.4%) years old farmers were seen as the highest cocoa producers. Extension training(64.0%), commercial agents(64.0%), fellowship(52.8%), self observation(76.0%) were the best source of information on extension service of cocoa farming , most respondents (65.0%); get extension training programme at regular basis, identified Constraints facing cocoa production in the study area includes deficient credit facilities, high cost of labour, bad road, poor marketing/storage facilities, lack of technical knowledge / assess to technical tools and so on. in view of afore mentioned result it is therefore recommended that the government should make loan available to the cocoa famers at very low interest rate and urge cocoa farmers to form cooperative society, strengthen their agricultural extension agents so that they will be able to rain cocoa farmers on the basic things they should know about primary processing such as fermentation and drying of cocoa beans in improving the quality in Nigeria to meet international market. Keywords: Assessment, Extension officer, Contribution, Farmers, Cocoa production

scholarly journals Farmers' perception of the epidemic of African Swine Fever in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-225
Author(s):  
K. Adebayo ◽  
O. S. Sorungbe
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Disease Outbreaks ◽  
African Swine Fever ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Epidemic Disease ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Pig Farms ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Livestock diseases constitute a great threat to protein availability in Nigeria. It is thus necessary to eramine how much farmers know about some deadly diseases prevalent in their stock as it would afford the farmer a timely re-adjustment to prevent foreseeable losses. The focus of this study was to determine farmers' level of awareness of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Agege Area of Lagos State, Nigeria. Primary data were collected with the use of a questionnaire administered to one hundred and twenty (120) respondents selected using the purposive sampling technique. Twenty seven (27) pig farms were also visited to obtain 017-farm data on pig mortality during the ASF epidemic. It was revealed that there was inadequate awareness of the early symptoms and characteristic signs of ASF among the respondents. As such mortality of about 95 percent was recorded. The Chi square analysis showed no significant relationship between farmers' level of awareness of ASF and the location of their pig farms. There was also no significant relationship between pig stock population and farmers' contact with Extension agents. The study then concluded that extension services to pig farmers are currently inadequate. It therefore recommends that it be developed to ensure institutional support in cases of epidemic disease outbreaks. More so, possible ways should be sought to ensure a steady flow of agricultural information from the research institutes and universities to the ultimate users. Preventive measures should however be taught to farmers to avoid the incidence of future disease outbreaks. Lastly, pig farmers are also advised to form associations that could serve as a pressure group in such cases of sector specific emergencies. 

scholarly journals Learning about COVID-19: a qualitative interview study of Australians’ use of information sources

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah Lupton ◽  
Sophie Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Information Sources ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Qualitative Interview Study ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
High Level ◽  
Use Of Information Sources ◽  
Facebook Advertising ◽  
Key Events

Abstract Background A multitude of information sources are available to publics when novel infectious diseases first emerge. In this paper, we adopt a qualitative approach to investigate how Australians learnt about the novel coronavirus and COVID-19 and what sources of information they had found most useful and valuable during the early months of the pandemic. Methods In-depth semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with a diverse group of 40 Australian adults in mid-2020 about their experiences of the COVID-19 crisis. Participants were recruited through Facebook advertising. Detailed case studies were created for each participant, providing the basis of a thematic analysis which focused on the participants’ responses to the questions about COVID-19-related information sources. Results Diverse sources of COVID-19-related information, including traditional media, online media and in-person interactions, were actively accessed, appraised and engaged with by participants. There was a high level of interest in COVID-19 information as people grappled with uncertainty, anxiety and feeling overwhelmed. Certain key events or experiences made people become aware that the outbreak was threatening Australia and potentially themselves. Most people demonstrated keen awareness that misinformation was rife in news outlets and social media sites and that they were taking steps to determine the accuracy of information. High trust was placed in health experts, scientists and government sources to provide reliable information. Also important to participants were informal discussions with friends and family members who were experts or working in relevant fields, as well as engaging in-person in interactions and hearing from friends and family who lived overseas about what COVID-19 conditions were like there. Conclusion A constantly changing news environment raises challenges for effective communication of risk and containment advice. People can become confused, distressed and overwhelmed by the plethora of information sources and fast-changing news environment. On the other hand, seeking out information can provide reassurance and comfort in response to anxiety and uncertainty. Clarity and consistency in risk messaging is important, as is responding quickly to changes in information and misinformation. Further research should seek to identify any changes in use of and trust in information sources as time goes by.

scholarly journals An Economic Analysis of Rice Production in Pakistan: A Case Study

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Bilal Bashir ◽  
Bilal Nawaz ◽  
Saira Sattar
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Complex Situation ◽  
Rice Varieties ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Cost Of Production ◽  
The Government ◽  
Benefit Cost

Rice is the second-largest crop in Pakistan as it contributes 1.3% share in the GDP of Pakistan. For the last couple of year’s rice economy is caught up in a very complex situation. The present study was designed to find the yield gap, cost of production, technical efficiency and BCR (Benefit Cost Ratio) in rice production. To achieve the study objectives, data were collected from 150 respondents. These respondents were selected from eight villages of District Sheikhupura by using a purposive random sampling technique. Data were collected by using a well-developed and pre-tested questionnaire by conducting personnel interviews. Results of descriptive analysis showed that the average farm size of the farmers was 14.85 acres. BCR (Benefit Cost Ratio) of fine and coarse rice varieties were 1.13 and 1.11, respectively. To Support rice production and to minimize the farmer’s losses, the Government should announce the support price of rice. The cost of production can be reduced by imposing strict vigilance and control over the input supplier.

scholarly journals Determinants of Adoption Rate of Rice Production Technologies Introduced by Agricultural Research Outreach Centres (AROCs) by Farmers in Niger State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Yusuf ◽  
E. Salau ◽  
A. A. Girei
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Adoption Rate ◽  
Production Technologies

The study assessed the determinants of adoption rate of rice production technologies introduced by Agricultural Research Outreach Centres in Nigeria. Data were collected using a multi-sampling technique. Data were analysed using simple descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression. Results revealed that respondents’ mean age was 50 years; level of formal education of farmers was low and farm size was 2.5ha on the average. Age, farming experience, years of schooling and number of extension visits were the socioeconomic determinants affecting rate of adoption. It was recommended that more villages should be selected with partnership between government and the private sector in order to cover more grounds and increase the rate of adoption of new technologies. Also, government and relevant stakeholders should prioritize establishment of the best extension teaching methods and systems as well as administration to help increase adoption rate of innovations and sustainability of the use of these technologies over time.

scholarly journals Centres de documentació de diaris al segle XXI. Panorama després del tsunami.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Javier Guallar ◽  
Anna Cornet
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
Digital Publishing ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Low Level ◽  
News Agencies ◽  
The Future ◽  
Fact Checking ◽  
Use Of Information Sources

Objective: To analyse the situation of documentation services in Spanish newspapers in 2020, ten years after the start of the recession, which had such a great impact on news agencies. Methodology: An open-ended questionnaire was sent to the documentation managers of nine Spanish newspapers, with questions about: staff, documentary functions, software use, sources of information, documentary products, social networks, new features and the future of the profession. Results: The following points emerged from the responses to the questionnaires: the considerable reduction in staff over the last ten years; the greater use of documentation in relation to print publishing than in digital publishing (e.g., document analysis); the low level of integration of documentary software in print and online editions; the low use of information sources; the widespread creation of documentary products for internal use, when in fact very few of these products reach the reader; the interest in participating in emerging activities such as fact-checking and vetting content; and, finally, the fact that, when asked to predict the future of the profession, respondents combined pessimistic perceptions about the continuity of the documentation centres with a number of proposals for raising the profession’s profile.

scholarly journals Adoption of sawah eco-technology in rice production by farm households in Kebbi State, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-17
Author(s):  
Cornelius I. Alarima ◽  
Joseph M. Awotunde ◽  
Comfort O. Adamu ◽  
Dare Akerele ◽  
Tsugiyuki Masunaga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
Rice Field ◽  
Farm Households ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
Production Factors ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Power Tiller ◽  
Area Data

AbstractThis study examined factors influencing the adoption of sawah technology in Kebbi State, Nigeria. Sawah refers to levelled rice field surrounded by banks with inlet and outlet for irrigation and drainage. Using pre-tested interview guide, data were collected from 300 sawah farmers in the study area. Data collected were analysed with both descriptive and inferential statistics using STATA package. The results showed that respondents were predominantly male, married and had no formal education. The mean age of was 48.13 years with mean household size of 14 persons; farm sizes ranged from 1–50 hectares with average of 4.70 ha, the mean yield was 6.88 tꞏha−1. The results further showed that bond construction had 100% adoption, nursery 99%, puddling 98%, flooding 95%, leveling and smoothening 94% and power tiller use 88% adoption. Adoption of sawah technology was influenced by socio economic characteristics which include sex, age, educational level, farm size, yield and income of the farmers. The study also showed that the attributes of sawah, production factors, information and extension and perception of respondent toward sawah technology influenced adoption. It is concluded that the sawah eco-technology is widely adopted by rice farmers in Kebbi State. The study therefore recommended that dissemination of sawah to other states in Nigeria need to consider factors that promote its adoption. Improvement of those factors that significantly affect adoption of sawah technology is also recommended.

scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS OFINDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE ON CONTROL PRACTICES OF SHEEP AND GOAT DISEASES AND PEST AMONG FARMERS IN IKOLE EKITI, EKITI STATE, NIGERIA

AGROFOR ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunday Idowu OGUNJIMI ◽  
Oluwabunmi Hope OLU-AJAYI ◽  
Olajumoke Olanrewaju ALABI ◽  
Chinewe Mariam EGBUNONU
Keyword(s):  
Indigenous Knowledge ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Knowledge Practices ◽  
Inadequate Information ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Relationship

The study attempts to investigate the level of access, use and effectiveness of indigenous knowledge practices in controlling diseases and pests in sheep and goats among goat and sheep farmers in Ikole-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. Data were gathered through interviews scheduled on 90 goat and sheep farmers. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics tools of frequencies, percentages and means to describe parameters such as age, sex, household size, educational qualification, and farm size. Pearson correlation coefficient was used to determine the relationship between the dependent variable and independent variables. The results revealed that the mean age of the respondents was 58 years and 63.3% of the goat and sheep farmers were females. The farmers in the study area had low contact with extension workers. The main sources of information were family members, friends and neighbours, and radio. Using sandpaper leaf for mange infection and palm oil for bloat was ranked highly effective. The constraint with the highest percentage was inadequate information of the technique used. Based on the result of the Pearson correlation, accessibility had a positive and significant relationship with effective usage of indigenous knowledge practices. Sequel to the findings of the study, it was recommended that agricultural extension services in Ekiti State should make extension agents available in rural areas to educate the farmers on various indigenous knowledge practices.

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