scholarly journals Farmers' use of Improved Aquaculture Managment Practices in Western Zone of Lagos State Agricultural Development Programme (ADP), Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 244-257
Author(s):  
O. J. Olaoye ◽  
O. Oyekunle ◽  
I. A. Akintayo ◽  
G. Ahhibi ◽  
I. Abdulraheem
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
General Observation ◽  
Record Keeping ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Western Zone

Improved Aquaculture Management Practices (LAMP) always lead to increase productivity, generate greater income, reduce poverty and improve livelihood. This study assessed the extent of the use of IAMP by fish farmers in the Western Zone of Lagos state ADP, Nigeria to describe level of usage of IAMP and examine the constraints faced by fish farmers in the use of IAMP The primary data were collected with the aid of structured interview guide, administered through personal interviews and observations to elicit information from 100 fish farmers using simple random sampling and purposive technique. Descriptive statistics was used to analysis the socio-economic characteristics, while budgetary analysis was used to determine the profitability and multiple regression analysis. Findings show that the mean age of the respondents was 42.6 years, 71.0% were male, 90.0% married, 63.0% secondary occupation and 84.81% were aware of IAMP On a daily basis, 87.0% of the respondents were involved in record keeping, 82.0% carried out general observation in the farm and used concrete tanks while site selection, tank construction, pond liming and use of drugs were done occasionally. Constraints faced by the respondents were high cost of inputs (88.0%), flooding (79.0%),. predators (71.0%), mortality (61.0%), pollution (61.0%), inadequate technical know-how (61.0%) and disease outbreak (58.0%). Respondents' household size (r = -0.202, p<0.05) and marital status (χ2= 61.082, P<005) were significantly associated with factors affecting the use of IAMP. There were significant differences between IAMP used and revenue generated (t =4.641.,p<0.05). In conclusion, adoption of IAMP leads to increase aquaculture productivity and changes of social status. Government should provide assistance in loan at low interest, appropriate land, grants, fish farm input at subsidized rate adequate marketing information and networking among fish farmers.

scholarly journals Comparative evaluation of economic benefits of adopters and non-adopters of improved fish production technologies in Oyo State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 230-247
Author(s):  
S. S Ashley-Dejo ◽  
O. J. Olaoye ◽  
O. A. Adelaja
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Evaluation ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Fish Production ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Production Technologies

This study assessed the Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, budgetary analysis profitability ratios and inferential statistics. The study revealed that a Significant level of profit obtained from the study is evidence that adopters had more profit than non-adopters. comparative evaluation of economic benefits of adopters and nonadopters of improved fish production technologies in Oyo State, Nigeria. Primary data were collected with the aid of structured interview schedule administered to 222 active fish farmers using purposive and simple random sampling procedure. dopters of improved fish production technologies earned mean revenue of N4,873,521.29 with gross margin of N2,376,616.36 while non-adopters earned N3,347,719.08 with gross margin of N1,432,805.00. The results showed Benefit Cost Ratio (1.69 and 1.49), Rate of Return on Investment (0.69 and 0.49), Gross Revenue ratio (0.59 and 0.67), Expenses Structure Ratio (0.15 and 0.17) and Net Profit Margin (0.41 and 0.33) for both the adopters and non-adopters. There was a significant association between adoption of improved technologies and sex, educational level, occupation and marital status. Also, there was a significant relationship between adoption of improved technology and age, years of experience and house hold size. There was a significant difference between the profit level of adopters and non-adopters of improved technologies.

scholarly journals Awareness of Improved Hatchery Management Practices among Fish Farmers in Lagos State

2017 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-25
Author(s):  
Oghenetejiri Digun-Aweto ◽  
Ademuyiwa Hafiz Oladele
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Fish Production ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Fish Farms ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Personal Saving ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Lagos State

Abstract During the last decade, hatchery infrastructure and table fish production systems have been exclusively targeted towards catfish production in Nigeria. These efforts have not translated to sufficient domestic fish production. The shortfall in demand for fish fry and fingerlings by growing population of fish farms in Lagos State confirms the fish seed production deficiency. This study investigated the level of awareness of improved hatchery management practices among fish farmers in Lagos State. Using simple random sampling method, 150 fish farmers from 12 local government areas of Lagos State were selected and interviewed using a structured questionnaire. The majority of the respondents were male (68 %) and married (76.6 %), with dominant age range of 41–50 years (55.3 %) and a farming experience of 5–10 years (68 %). Personal saving (46.7 %) and cooperative societies (31.3 %) were the respondents’ main sources of fund and fortnight visits by extension agent was of commonest frequency (86 %). Extension agents and research institutes ranked first and second, respectively, among the sources of information, and accounted for the main sources of information to the farmers. The farmers either strongly agreed or agreed on almost all the hatchery management practices, while they expressed their need for advisory and input support services from government and non-governmental organizations. The significant relationship which exists between age and marital status, and farmers’ awareness shows that greater communication of improved hatchery management practices will lead to adoption, thereby increasing the output of the farmers. Improved hatchery output will lead to greater availability of fish seeds for table size production as well as greater income to the fish farmers. In addition to more intensive extension efforts, other channels of information notably mass media should be revitalized in delivering improved management practices to the fish farmers.

scholarly journals Determinants of mobile phones usage for agricultural purposes among arable crop farmers in Iwo zone of Osun State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 30-40
Author(s):  
Francis Ajayi ◽  
Khadijat Olanrewaju ◽  
Olaide Akintunde ◽  
Olubunmi Bamiwuye ◽  
Timothy Agboola
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Network Access ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Arable Crop

This study examined the socio-economic factors underlining arable crop famers' use of mobile phones for agricultural-related purposes in Iwo Agricultural Development Program (ADP) Zone of Osun State. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select 150 arable crop farmers from whom primary data were collected with structured interview schedule. Data obtained was analyzed using descriptive statistics and ordinary least square regression analysis. Findings from this study revealed that most frequently used applications include voice call (99.3%), calendar (96.7%), calculator (96%) and torch light (95.3%). Most of the farmers strongly consented that mobile phones facilitated timely access to needed services (𝑋̅ = 4.74), eased production decision making (𝑋̅ = 4.54), enhanced increased income and profit (𝑋̅ = 4.50) and accessing personalized information about new farming techniques (𝑋̅ = 4.44). Major constraints identified for limiting the usage of phones for agricultural purposes were poor internet access (𝑋̅ = 3.73), inadequate electricity to charge t he mobile phone (𝑋̅ = 3.55), poor network access (𝑋̅ = 3.54) and high charges on services (𝑋̅ = 3.41). Gender (b= 4.337; P˂ .01), level of education (b= 16.358; P˂ .01), years of farming (b= 0.513; P˂.05), information sources (b= 0.645; P˂.01) all jointly had positive influence on farmers' use of mobile phones for agricultural information. It was recommended that higher capacity of female and arable crop farmers with lower level of education should be energized to utilize their mobile phones for enhancing their production activities.

scholarly journals Reciprocity between agricultural management and productivity in Nawalparasi district

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 119-134
Author(s):  
Bhola Nath Dhakal
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Labour Force ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Observation Methods ◽  
Input Use ◽  
Study Sites ◽  
Key Informant Interview

 Farm management is the making, organizing and operating a farm through the appropriate and timely inputs for maximum production and profit. This paper seeks to explore farm land management practices in-terms of input use in three different sites: Jahada, Palhi and Ramnagar of Nawalparasi district. The paper is based on collected primary data through household questionnaire survey, Focus Group Discussion (FGD), Key Informant Interview (KII) and field observation methods. Secondary sources of data through topographic and cadastral maps have also been used in this study. Use of different types of labour force, increasing the input use of manure, chemical fertilizers and pesticides, use of modern machineries, development of irrigation facilities, land intensification and crop diversification are the major strategies for agricultural development adopted by local peoples in the study sites.

scholarly journals Improving Performance of Public Universities in Ghana Through Talent Management: Does Leadership Support Matter?

2020 ◽  
pp. 41-68
Author(s):  
Lawrence Yaw Kusi ◽  
Alexander Opoku-Danso ◽  
Ebenezer Afum
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Talent Management ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cape Coast ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Leadership Support

Purpose: The study sought to examine the effect of talent management practices on the organizational performance of public universities in Ghana. It then assessed the mediating role of leadership support in that context. Design/methodology/approach: The study adopted an explanatory design. It quantitatively approached the measurement and testing of the proposed hypotheses. Through the drop-and-pick method, primary data were collected with the structured questionnaires. The population included permanent lecturers in the University of Cape Coast, and through simple random sampling technique, 430 lecturers were selected and surveyed. The study recorded a 100% response rate. Reflective structural modeling was applied to testing the hypotheses with the SMART pls application.

scholarly journals An investigation into the factors facilitating extension services available to fish farmers in Ijebu-Ode agricultural extension zone, Ogun State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 206-218
Author(s):  
O. J. Olaoye ◽  
S. I. Ezeani ◽  
O. T. Onifade
Keyword(s):  
Fish Farming ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Record Keeping ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Extension Zone

Extension services bridge the gap between research and farmers for increased productivity and improved livelihood. The study investigated the factors facilitating extension services available to fish farmers in Ijebu Ode Agricultural Extension Zone, Ogun State, aimed to determine fish farmers' preferences, the costs and returns of fishes and the constraints hindering extension services available to the respondents. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used to select respondents from all the six extension blocks in Ijebu Ode Zone of Ogun State ADP. One hundred and seventeen fish farmers were randomly sampled using structured interview schedules. The study revealed the mean and standard errors of age, household size and fish farming experience as 46.6±0.9 years, 6±0.3 persons and 6±0.4 years, respectively; 67.5% were male, married (76.1%) and all were literate. Formal sources of extension services available to fish farmers were extension agents from ADPs (99.1%), JDPC extension workers (54.7%) and NGOs (44.4%).Informal sources include; friends and relations (70.9%), extension guide/bulletins (70.9%), and the mobile phone (41.9%). Farmers showed preferences for extension services like field demonstrations (91.5%), fishing inputs marketing information (88.0%), farm record keeping (81.2%) and environmental management (79%). There was significant association between fish farmers' 2 2 marital status (χ2 = 29.67, p < 0.05), educational status (χ2 = 22.63, p < 0.05) and nature of extension services available to them. However, no significant relationship was found between the nature of extension services available and age (r = 0.012; p >0.05), years of experience (r=-0.074; p<0.05) and house hold size (r = 0.033; p >0.05). There was association between 2 nature of extension services available to fish farmers and their profitability ((χ2 = 173.088, p < 0.05). For more effective extension service delivery, this study recommends better linkage of fish farmers to credit sources, favourable government policy on agriculture, proper funding of extension service and remuneration of extension personnel.

scholarly journals Assessment of Customers’ Relationship Management Practices on Customer Retention and Loyalty of Oromia Credit and Saving Share Company: Bule Hora City Branch

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Teshita Uke Chikako ◽  
Gemedi Tesfaye Hamu
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Relationship Management ◽  
Customer Retention ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Microfinance Institutions ◽  
The Status ◽  
Statistical Analysis Method

The main objective of this study was to assess customers’ relationship management practices of Oromia Credit and Saving Share Company, Bule Hora city branch in Bule Hora, Ethiopia. Customer relationship management (CRM) as a strategy has gained tremendous interest among researchers and practitioners in recent times. Thus, this study tried to assess the status and ways CRM has been put in for practice by Oromia Credit and Saving Share Company (OCSSCO). In addition, this study considers different CRM dimensions such as empathy, bonding and satisfaction, and responsiveness. To achieve the objective of the study, primary data were collected through a questionnaire from a sample of 246 Oromia Credit and Saving Share Company customers of Bule Hora city branch, Bule Hora, Ethiopia, by using simple random sampling technique. The data collected through the questionnaire were analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis method and inferential statistics by using SPSS version 20 as a tool of data analysis. The study clearly revealed that the four CRM dimensions are strongly related. Thus, from the perspective of customers as well as management bodies of the Oromia Credit and Saving Share Company, CRM has a significant influence on customer retention and loyalty of the organization. Generally speaking, microfinance institutions are in need of doing a lot of CRM-based customer-focused practices.

Assessment of soil fertility management practices of wheat in western terai of Nepal

2018 ◽  
pp. 105-114
Author(s):  
N. Rawal ◽  
N. Bhandari ◽  
S. Subedi ◽  
D. R. Chalise ◽  
D. Khadka
Keyword(s):  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Soil Nutrient ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Wheat Crop ◽  
Soil Fertility Management ◽  
Animal Science ◽  
Fertility Management ◽  
Time Availability

A study was conducted to assess the soil fertility management practices and their constraints in sixty households of western terai of Nepal namely Barrohiya (Kapilvastu), Rehara (Rupandehi) and Sanda (Nawalparasi) in 2013 by using simple random sampling techniques. A semi-structured interview schedule was used for the collection of the data. Eighty percent of the interviewed farmers had medium land holding size (7.5 to 82 Katha). Most of the land was irrigated (>81 percent) and medium upland type (53.48 percent). Farmers in those areas weren’t practicing green manuring but were habituated to incorporate legumes (pea, lentil, black gram, beans, etc.). Chemical fertilizer was the main source of nutrient (56 percent) for wheat crop. Urea and DAP were commonly used by farmers whereas MoP was rarely used. Farmers of Kapilvastu applied the highest amount of Urea (165 Kg/ha) where as the amount of DAP (116.9 kg/ha) and MoP (27.8 Kg/ha) used was more in Nawalparasi than other two in wheat crop. On an average the farmers applied 13.3 kg/ha MoP which is very low as compared to recommended dose (41.7 kg/ha). There were number of constraints and obstacles perceived by the farmers. Arrangement must be made on those areas for time availability of fertilizers and farmers must be made aware about adequate use of quality chemical fertilizers and proper soil nutrient management.Journal of the Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science. Vol. 33-34, 2015, page: 105-114

scholarly journals An assessment of mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco.) orchard management practices in Dailekh, Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 341-346
Author(s):  
Ansu Adhikari ◽  
Pankaj Raj Dhital ◽  
Sambat Ranabhat ◽  
Shilpa Koirala
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Insect Pests ◽  
Farmyard Manure ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Orchard Management

A study was carried out in Dailekh, Nepal with an objective to assess the mandarin orchard management practices and their level of adoption by mandarin growers of Dullu municipality. All together 60 respondents were selected for the household survey in major citrus-producing wards of Dullu by following the simple random sampling technique. Primary data were collected by administering the pretested questionnaire and; descriptive and inferential statistics were computed using Ms-Excel and SPSS. The result showed that the majority of the respondents were from Brahmin ethnicity (43.3%), middle-age group i.e. 35-49 years (53.3%), and male (70.0%). Furthermore, most of them belonged to medium size family of 5-8 members (60.0%) and were earning most of their income through agriculture (80.0%). The result of the study revealed the variation in the scale of adoption of different management practices. Most of the households had adopted pruning and applied farmyard manure (FYM) while the least of them had adopted mulching and applied chemical fertilizer. Chi-square test revealed that the factors such as age (p=0.042), education level (p=0.007), family size (p=0.029), and training exposure (p=0.001) were significantly associated with the level of adoption of these practices. Incidence of insect-pests and diseases (I=0.88), frequent occurrence of climatic hazards such as hailstorms (I=0.71), and limited irrigation facility (I=0.70) were the major problems of mandarin growing households. It is recommended that improving access to irrigation facilities, use of certified planting material, mulching application and use of appropriate dose of manure and fertilizer must be prioritized in the study area.

scholarly journals Evaluation Of Accounting System Used By Small And Medium Scale Enterprises In Odo-Ona Nla/Idi Ayunre Ward

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 256-237
Author(s):  
Elijah Adeyinka Adedeji ◽  
Shakrullah Zaynab
Keyword(s):  
Tax Avoidance ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Accounting System ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Record Keeping ◽  
Medium Scale ◽  
Key Skills ◽  
The Government ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

For a successful business endeavor, accounting is considered as the conduit and essential tool of achieving its target. It has always concerned itself with determining how a business is doing. The level of book keeping and accounting in SMEs have created many problems against the effective operation and accountability of these businesses. The study seek to determine the extent to which Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Odo-Ona Nla/ Idi-Ayunre ward use accounting record keeping system in their business and to examine their perception towards accounting record keeping systems in their business. Achieving this objective, the paper adopts a quantitative and qualitative approach in which a semi structured questionnaire was used as the main data collection method. The researcher used purposive and simple random sampling techniques to reduce the possibility of research limitations. A total of 50 semi-structured questionnaires were distributed to various SMEs in Odo-Ona Nla/ Idi-Ayunre Ward at Oluyole Local Government in Ibadan. Forty-three (43) were returned and completely answered for the purpose of data analysis.  The primary data collected were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). The analyzed results are presented into graphical and descriptive representations such as tables, percentages, and graph.  The findings indicate that majority of SMEs that maintain accounting records fail to keep complete accounting records and it also indicate that SMEs have many issues triggers to have negative attitudes in compliance to proper record keeping for their business, including cost associated, Time consuming and Tax avoidance. The paper concludes that a concerted effort should be made by the government and other stakeholders to set out proper guidelines for record keeping and proposes that SMEs owners be trained on key skills for records and information management which will enable them keep records of their business activities. 

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