scholarly journals Adoption and adaptability of modern Aman rice cultivars in Faridpur region - Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 659-672
Author(s):  
T. Chakrobarty ◽  
M. Asadulla Al Galib ◽  
M. Zahidul Islam ◽  
M. Akhlasur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Risk Aversion ◽  
Grain Yield ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Rice Cultivars ◽  
Staple Food ◽  
Seed Availability ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Land Size ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Rice is not just a staple food; but it is at the center of culture, politics, and economy of Bangladesh. The determinants affecting the adoption of modern rice cultivars and their adaptability in the Aman season (June to November) at the Faridpur region in Bangladesh were discussed. A total of 500 farmers from five different districts such as, Faridpur, Madaripur, Shariatpur, Rajbari, and Gopalganj through multistage sampling technique participated in the survey. Before the survey, 15 farmers were selected for the cultivation of eight modern T. Aman rice cultivars in their fields during three consecutive years 2018 to 2020 in the mentioned five districts of Bangladesh. A structured questionnaire was used to identify the determinants associated with the adoption of modern rice cultivars by replacing the popular old ones. Results revealed that beyond preferences, some other determinants (age, education, risk aversion, land size, yield, and perception of modern rice cultivars and their seed availability) directed the decision to adopt or not. Considering the average grain yield of the tested rice cultivars, the genotypes BRRI dhan72 (G-6) and BRRI dhan87 (G-8) were the high yielding cultivars for the above five districts. Despite having a comparatively low yield, the cultivars BRRI dhan71 (G-4) and BRRI dhan49 (G-3) were more stable compared to other cultivars in the Faridpur region of Bangladesh.

scholarly journals Adoption of improved fish hatchery production technologies by fish hatchery managers in Oyo state, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 399-411
Author(s):  
S. S. Ashely-Dejo ◽  
I. T. Omoniyi ◽  
O. J. Olaoye ◽  
E. O. Fakoya ◽  
A. O. Adelaja
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Fish Hatchery ◽  
Information Usage ◽  
Production Technologies ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study sought to assess the adoption of improved fish hatchery production technologies and information usage by fish hatchery farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling technique was used to select 234 hatchery farmers from Oyo using structured questionnaire from all the four Agricultural Development Programme zones in Oyo State. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, mean score and index score. Information on socio economic characteristics revealed that most (88.9%) of the fish hatchery farmers were in the active age bracket of 31-60 years, majority (86.8%) were married male. The mean household size was 7 persons per household with majority (53.4%) having above 6 years of fish hatchery experience. The grand mean score for agencies/channel examined in this study was 1.68, information usage index was 0.56. Levels of awareness were relatively high but there were low adoption rate for some of the fish hatchery production technologies. Based on the available evidences, it was recommended that all fish farmers should be trained on hatchery operations regardless of level of educational status. Therefore, regular workshop should be organized for the producers and the most available and cost effective innovations on hatchery enterprises should be made available to all the categories of fish farmers irrespective of their gender.

scholarly journals Medical History of Meat Handlers and the Occurrence of Zoonotic Mycobacterium bovis Infection in Imo State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
I. D. Stan-Ekezie ◽  
O. C. Abanobi ◽  
C. I. C. Ebirim ◽  
Sally Ibe ◽  
G. U. Onyeugo
Keyword(s):  
Medical History ◽  
Mycobacterium Bovis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Checkup ◽  
Imo State ◽  
History Of ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

A study on the medical history of meat handlers and the occurrence of zoonotic Mycobacterium bovis infection in Imo State, Nigeria was carried out using one thousand two hundred respondents. A cross sectional survey was carried out in the three (3) senatorial zones Imo state Nigerian and a multistage sampling technique was used to choose the abattoirs under study. A well structured questionnaire was distributed and the data analyzed. Results showed lack of BCG awareness (OR=0.174; P=0.017) to be statistically significant to the occurrence of bovine TB, on the other hand the range of the various times respondents go for medical checkups was considered; those who often attend medical checkup against those who always go for medical checkup (OR=16.187; P=<0.0001), also those who never go for medical checkup against those that had medical checkup three months ago (OR=1.910; P=<0.001). It was observed in this study that lack of BCG awareness and the care free attitude to medical checkup pose as a risk factor to Mycobacterium bovis T.B among meat handlers. Therefore, there is need to initiate an awareness program on the importance of BCG intake in the fight against Mycobacterium bovis T.B and improve existing diagnostic test to specifically deter early phase of the infection.

scholarly journals Satisfaction and Utilization of Old Age Allowance among Dalit Community in Pokhara, Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 122-134
Author(s):  
Ananta Raj Dhungana ◽  
Mala Ranabhat
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Household Consumption ◽  
Personal Income ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Sample Collection ◽  
The Government ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study aims to explore the satisfaction and utilization of old age allowance among the Dalit Community in Pokhara, Nepal. For this purpose, Pokhara was purposively selected at first. Out of 553 Dalit respondents from randomly selected wards (13, 16, 26 and 29) of Pokhara Metropolitan City of Nepal who were getting old age allowance, information was collected purposively from 131 respondents using structured questionnaire through interview techniques. Hence, a multistage sampling technique was applied during the sample collection. Both descriptive as well as exploratory research design was used for the study. The majority of elderly Dalit are illiterate, unemployed and living jointly with their family. For most of the respondents, allowance is the major source of personal income. Most of them spend allowance for their own expenses. The majority of respondents are satisfied with the present allowance but still, there is the demand for increasing the allowances as it is so insufficient for their basic needs. On the basis of priority, most of the respondents spend their money on food for household consumption, health and medicines, transportation expenses, alms, clothes for self and tobacco, alcohol accordingly. Most of them have not faced difficulties in getting allowances. However, some of them have faced difficulties to travel to authorized office or bank to collect allowance due to their age, are not receiving allowance timely, late receiving allowance due to age error in documents, do not get paid the full amount and they feel a lot of administrative hassles. Hence the government should give attention to the problem faced by the respondents while receiving the old age allowance.

scholarly journals Effect of Peer-Led and Teacher-Led Educational Interventions on Depression-Related Knowledge Among in-School Adolescents in Ogun State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 70-83
Author(s):  
Uzoechi C.A. ◽  
Amosu A.M.
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study aimed to determine the effectiveness of peer-led and teacher-led educational interventions on depression-related knowledge among in-school adolescents in Ogun State, Nigeria. The study utilized a quasi-experimental design comprising one control group and three experimental groups. The population of the study was 120 in-school adolescents selected using the multistage sampling technique. A validated semi-structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The findings revealed that the adolescents’ level of depression knowledge had a significant increase after the intervention. The teacher-led group had greater knowledge scores (mean difference = 14.87; effect size = 5.222; t = 19.943; p = 0.000). In conclusion, the teacher-led educational intervention was very effective in improving the level of adolescents’ depression knowledge in Ogun State. It is recommended that teachers are empowered in the country to be able to provide adolescents with the necessary support in which they play the role of mentors in schools.

scholarly journals Analysis of Resource Use Efficiency of Sesame Production in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Bernard H ◽  
Tahir A. D. ◽  
Alkali H. M. ◽  
Ojo C. O.
Keyword(s):  
Resource Use ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Resource Use Efficiency ◽  
Tertiary Institution ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
Production Output ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study was conducted to examine the resource use efficiency of sesame production in Hong L.G.A of Adamawa State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling technique was used to select fifty seven sesame farmers in the study area. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. The results revealed that high percentage (57.9%) of the respondents were female, 91.2% were married and 54.4% were within the age bracket of 31-50 years. Among the farmers, 35.1% attended tertiary institution, most (56.1%) of them had a household size of 3-6 persons and 70% of them had no extension visit. The study also revealed that the majority (70.2%) of the sesame farmers had farm size of 1-2 hectares, 33.3% had a farming experience of 10-15 years, and many had no access to credit (91.%) and membership of cooperatives (86%). The results showed that effects of labour, fertilizer, farm size, chemical and seed were positive and statistically significant. R2 of 90.0% and F-ratio of 65.5 were recorded for the inputs. The study showed that the production inputs (especially labour and seed) contributed to sesame production output and production resources were under-utilized by the farmers.

scholarly journals Adoption of improved fish hatchery production technologies by fish hatchery managers in Oyo state, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 399-411
Author(s):  
S. S Ashley- Dejo ◽  
I. T. Omoniyi ◽  
O. J Olaoye ◽  
E.O. Fakoya ◽  
A. O. Adelaja
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Fish Hatchery ◽  
Information Usage ◽  
Production Technologies ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study sought to assess the adoption of improved fish hatchery production technologies and information usage by fish hatchery farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling technique was used to select 234 hatchery farmers from Oyo using structured questionnaire from all the four Agricultural Development Programme zones in Oyo State. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, mean score and index score. Information on socio economic characteristics revealed that most (88.9%) of the fish hatchery farmers were in the active age bracket of 31-60 years, majority (86.8%) were married male. The mean household size was 7 persons per household with majority (53.4%) having above 6 years of fish hatchery experience. The grand mean score for agencies/channel examined in this study was 1.68, information usage index was 0.56. Levels of awareness were relatively high but there were low adoption rate for some of the fish hatchery production technologies. Based on the available evidences, it was recommended that all fish farmers should be trained on hatchery operations regardless of level of educational status. Therefore, regular workshop should be organized for the producers and the most available and cost effective innovations on hatchery enterprises should be made available to all the categories of fish farmers irrespective of their gender.

scholarly journals Assessment of disease management and biosecurity measures among poultry farmers in Adamawa State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 85-92
Author(s):  
John Abakura Hyelda ◽  
◽  
Michael Amurtiya ◽  
Mark Polycarp ◽  
Alfred Balthiya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disease Management ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Poultry Production ◽  
Poultry House ◽  
Poultry Farmers ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study assessed disease management and biosecurity measures among poultry farmers in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study identified the prevalent poultry diseases and parasites in the study area, assessed disease management and biosecurity measures, and also identified the constraints limiting poultry production among the farmers. Multistage sampling technique was used to collect primary data from 113 poultry farmers using a structured questionnaire. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics and a four-point Liker-scale. Findings of the study revealed that Salmonellosis, Coccidiosis, and Newcastle Disease were the most common diseases in the area. Similarly, regular change of litter, consistent washing of drinkers/feeders, and also cleaning of the surroundings of the poultry house were the common biosecurity measures among in the area. Foremost among these constraints affecting the farmers were; extreme weather conditions, high cost of feed and other inputs, and inadequate capital and/or credit. Key among the recommendations was the need for the employment of more agricultural extension agents in the area.

scholarly journals Determinants of job satisfaction amongst employees in the poultry sub-sector of Ghana: a test of equity theory

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 97-104
Author(s):  
Nicholas Oppong Mensah ◽  
Ernest Christlieb Christlieb Amrago ◽  
Jeffery Kofi Asare ◽  
Edward Yeboah ◽  
Anthony Donkor
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Equity Theory ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Poultry Workers ◽  
Jel Code ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Staple Crop ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study investigated the factors affecting job satisfaction amongst workers of the poultry sub-sector: a test of equity theory in the Dormaa Municipality in the Bono Region of Ghana. The multistage sampling technique was employed in collecting data from 100 poultry workers with the aid of a structured questionnaire. The logit model was employed in modeling the factors affecting job satisfaction. The empirical findings reveal that occupational level, pay, and relationships with co-workers were the statistically significant determinants of job satisfaction. Moreover, the study found that based on equity theory if poultry workers are satisfied with their pay, they would want to stay longer compared to referent others who are not satisfied. Benevolent poultry workers were dominant (52%), followed by equity sensitive (28%) and entitled (20%) poultry workers. Moving forward, the relevance of equity theory on workers in the cocoa value chain should also be investigated as cocoa remains a staple crop in Ghana. JEL Code: Q10

scholarly journals Profitability of Charcoal Production and Marketing in Ibarapa Zone of Oyo State Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Babatunde, Taiye Oluwasola ◽  
Kehinde Abiodun Solomon ◽  
Kehinde, Olujide Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Data Interpretation ◽  
Charcoal Production ◽  
Net Returns ◽  
Cooperative Society ◽  
Personal Saving ◽  
Marketing Efficiency ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study analyzed the profitability of charcoal production and marketing in Ibarapa zone of Oyo state using a structured questionnaire. A multistage sampling technique was adopted to select one hundred (100) respondents for the study. The descriptive statistical method and budgetary analysis were used for data interpretation. Charcoal marketing is dominated by middle or old age mostly females (71.7%), the business are funded from personal saving and support from cooperative society. The finding reveals that 48.5% of respondent had no formal education and economic analysis showed that marketers require ₦50,000-₦500,000 as working capital with a resultant profit of ₦300,000-₦500,000 per annum and charcoal marketing efficiency was 1.32. In Conclusion, charcoal marketing is profitable with net returns of ₦58,000 on 200 bags sold.

scholarly journals SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS AND FUTURE FARM SIZE PROJECTION OF BIO-FORTIFIED CASSAVA PRODUCTION IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-66
Author(s):  
Kolapo Adetomiwa ◽  
Ojo Christianah Funmilayo ◽  
Lawal Adebayo Morenikeji ◽  
Abayomi Tajudeen Sarumi ◽  
Muhammed Opeyemi Abdulmumin
Keyword(s):  
Return On Investment ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Questionnaire Data ◽  
Cassava Production ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Cassava Varieties

The study examined the costs and returns to bio-fortified cassava production and forecast the future farm size of bio-fortified cassava production in Oyo State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was used to select our respondents. Primary data were used for the study which were collected through a well-structured questionnaire. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive, Markov chain, and budgetary analysis. The result of the study showed that TMS 01/0593, TMS 01/0539 and TMS 01/0220 were the mostly grown varies of bio-fortified cassava varieties in Oyo State, Nigeria. The result of the budgetary analysis showed that the average net return (net farm income) from the production of bio-fortified cassava was ₦196710.95 with RORI of 224.95%. The result revealed that at 35% increase in cost of production, the rate of return on investment dropped to 140.70% in which the investment will not be viable. The bio-fortified cassava farmers have a great potential to boost production through increases in farm sizes of the bio-fortified cassava famers until the year 2026 when equilibrium would be attained at about 2.85ha. In order to adequately achieve these goals, more improved varieties of bio-fortified cassava should be provided. Consequently, infrastructures should be put in place to help boost farmers moral in their cause of production.

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