scholarly journals Extension Agents’ Use of Mobile Phone Applications for Agricultural Extension Service Delivery in Ebonyi State Agricultural Development Programme, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-58
Author(s):  
Ann Nnenna Ezeh ◽  
Anayochukwu Victor Eze ◽  
Esther Onyinyechi Eze
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Upland Rice ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Development Programme ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Vegetable Production

This study assessed extension agents’ use of mobile applications (apps) for extension service delivery in Ebonyi State Agricultural Development Programme (EBADP). The study involved 100 field extension agents. Percentage and mean score derived from 4-pointLikert-type scale was employed in the analysis of data. The results of the analysis showed that the most utilized mobile apps for extension service delivery were WhatsApp (76%) and facebook (53%). Lowland rice production (65%), cassava/maize/vegetable production (58%), and upland rice production (47%) were the most recommended packages of crop production component that were extended using mobile apps in EBADP. However, the use of mobile apps for extension service delivery were limited as a result of unavailability of network coverage in rural area (84%), lack of institutional policy for application of mobile apps in extension service (75%), low ownership of smartphones among farmers (73%), poor farmers’ knowledge on the use of mobile apps (67%), and poor internet connectivity (66%). Government should initiate e-extension policy, making mobile apps extension services mandatory for public extension organizations; extension organizations should develop specific mobile apps that will support extension service delivery; and organizing training programmes for extension agents on the use of mobile apps for extension service delivery. Keywords: Mobile apps, smartphones, extension service, WhatsApp, Facebook

scholarly journals Extension Service Delivery Of Agricultural Development Programmes In Southwest Nigeria During The Post World Bank Era (1996-2013)

1970 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
A.A. Olaniyi ◽  
A.J. Farinde
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
World Bank ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
The World Bank ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Southwest Nigeria ◽  
Bank Funding

The study was conducted to assess the extension service delivery within the Agricultural Development Programmes of Southwest Nigeria after the cessation of the World Bank funding between 1996 and 2013. Primary data were collected from 201 extension agents across 50% of the  states in the area of study using structured questionaire. Descriptive statistical tools such as frequency counts, percentages, mean and standard deviation were used to analyse the data while t-test was used to test the hypothesis. Hypothesis tested revealed that significant difference existed in the level of extension service delivery in PWBE (=25.3; Std. Dev=3.06) and WBE (=55.2; Std. Dev= 7.0) with a t-value of (21) -2.241; P≤0.055. It was concluded that withdrawal of World Bank funding has grossly and negatively affected extension service delivery by the ADPs in Southwest, Nigeria. It is recommended that government at all levels should intensify effort in increasing the budgetary allocation to their extension organisations with a view to boosting food production among Nigerian farmers. Extension programme planners should explore the cooperative group farming approach to generate community level capitalization and also access funds for agricultural development from financial institutions and NGOs.Key Words: Extension service, extension delivery, World Bank, Agricultural Development Programme 

scholarly journals Factors Influencing the Adoption of ICT’S in Extension Service Delivery Among the Extension Agents in North-East, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saadu Mustapha ◽  
Norsida Man ◽  
Jasmin Arif Shah ◽  
Nitty Hirawaty Kamarulzaman ◽  
Ahmadu Abubakar Tafida
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
North East ◽  
Factors Influencing

scholarly journals Application of local microbes increases growth and yield of several local upland rice cultivars of Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia

2022 ◽  
Vol 951 (1) ◽  
pp. 012011
Author(s):  
T Wijayanto ◽  
D Boer ◽  
A Aco ◽  
N Mu’min ◽  
A Khaeruni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crop Production ◽  
Upland Rice ◽  
Rice Cultivar ◽  
Biological Agents ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Rice Cultivars ◽  
Dry Land ◽  
Food Needs

Abstract Rice is the major food commodity in Indonesia and many other countries, as the main source of carbohydrate. Rice production must be increased continuously to meet food needs, one of which is by utilizing largely available dry land areas. Two important factors required to increase rice production on marginal soils are the use of high-production adaptive varieties and biological agents. It is necessary to conduct research on the application of local microbes to the cultivation of upland rice cultivars, with the aim to determine the best genotypes and/or suitable microbes. This research was carried out at the Research Field and laboratories of Faculty of Agriculture, University of Halu Oleo, from April 2020 to April 2021. The first tested factor was biological agents (local microbes), consisting of three levels, namely: without microbes (M0), the fungus Trichoderma sp. (M1), and the bacteria Pseudomonas sp. (M2). The second factor was the upland rice cultivar, which consisted of five levels, namely: V1 (Tinangge cultivar), V2 (Enggalaru cultivar), V3 (Bakala cultivar), V4 (Momea cultivar), and 1 nasional variety, namely V5 (Inpago-12 variety), as check variety. The research results showed that the interaction between local microbes Trichoderma sp. (M1) and Pseudomonas sp. (M2) on Tinangge (V1) and Momea (V4) cultivars gave a better effect on crop production. The best cultivar based on the growth and yield variables was generally obtained from the Momea cultivar (V4), although in many variables it was not significantly different from the Tinangge cultivar (V1). These cultivars could be further studied and possibly developed for promising cultivars in Kendari areas.

scholarly journals Farmers’ Perception of Good Agricultural Practices in Rice Production in Myanmar: A Case Study of Myaungmya District, Ayeyarwady Region

Agriculture ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soe Paing Oo ◽  
Koichi Usami
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Agricultural Policies ◽  
Good Agricultural Practices ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
And Cluster Analysis

Although the Myanmar Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MOAI) implemented Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) in rice production, farmers’ application of GAPs is decreasing. This study was conducted to examine farmers’ perception of GAPs and the determinants of that perception. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire from a random selection of 315 farmers. By applying principal component analysis (PCA) and cluster analysis, the study found that all component technologies of GAPs have relative advantages and visible benefits. However, these component technologies of GAPs in rice production are perceived as relatively difficult to apply by farmers. According to the result of the binary logit model, determinants of farmers’ perception were gender, education, farmland size, access to credit, income from crop production, contact with extension agents, receiving agricultural information, and receiving training in GAPs in rice production. Some agricultural policies and extension activities are needed to enhance farmers’ perceptions of the compatibility of GAPs in rice production. First, the implementation of GAPs in rice production should focus mainly on low-income farmers who own small amounts of farmland. Second, MOAI should reform the credit plan for farmers who wish to accept GAPs in rice production. Third, extension workers should have regular contact with farmers to enhance farmers’ perception of the compatibility of GAPs in rice production. Finally, more agricultural information should be provided, especially for farmers who have larger farms and higher income, concerning the advantages of using GAPs in rice production.

scholarly journals Effect of Training and Visit System on Professionalization of Extension Agents in Osun State Agricultural Development Programme of Nigeria

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-41
Author(s):  
JO Akintonde ◽  
OA Akinboye ◽  
CO Farayola ◽  
OS Akintola
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Development Programme ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Frequency Counts ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study was carried out to examine the effect of training and visit system on professionalization of extension agents in Osun State Agricultural Development Programme of Nigeria. Seventy-five data were collected by interviewing extension agents constituted the sample size and were interviewed through the aid of using a well-structured questionnaire and information obtained were analyzed using frequency counts, percentages and person correlation coefficient was used for testing the research hypothesis. The findings revealed that 80% of the respondents were between the age group of 30 -50 years, spent between 10 – 30 years in service (84%) and are married (98.7%). A large proportion (56%) of the respondents holds higher national diploma in general agriculture, exhibited favorable attitude towards the farmers (93.3%), specials in general agriculture (34.7%) and required training in one or more areas of agriculture (69.3%). Analysis performed shows that all the characteristics had positive relationship with effect of training and visit on professionalization of extension agents except years of service, which had a negative relationship though all characters were statistically insignificant. Hence, the more the numbers of years spent on the job the more experience you would be. Which indicated that personal characteristics of the respondent influenced the professionalization of the extension agents through training and visit system? DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/ijarit.v2i1.13993 Int. J. Agril. Res. Innov. & Tech. 2 (1): 37-41, June, 2012

Mobile Ict Integration in Extension Service Delivery: Case Assessment of Application Variance in Extension Tasks Executions in Southwest Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
O. A. LAWAL Adebowale
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Time Usage ◽  
Southwest Nigeria ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Mobile Ict ◽  
Extension Personnel

The study examined the usage of mobile information and communication technologies (ICTs) in execution of extension tasks by extension personnel in southwest Nigeria. Findings are that mobile phones, laptops, and multimedia projectors were intensively used by all the extension personnel. Extension tasks executed were connectivity and linkages with stakeholders in agricultural development, presentation and teaching of extension messages, typesetting, and sourcing of extension information. Effects of mobile ICT applications in extension tasks executions include enhanced quality time usage in reaching out stakeholders in agriculture, reduced the risks of having to travel round the extension clients for interactions, and enhanced social interactions. Recommendation is that among several emerging mobile ICTs, appropriation of the devices for extension service delivery should be ensured.

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