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 Analysis of Consumers’ Preference for Local Rice among Households in Ekiti State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 18-23
Author(s):  
G. T. Ajayi ◽  
A. Ajiboye
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Control Policy ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Good Taste ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Government

Consumers’ preference for local rice determines its demand. Therefore, the study was carried out to analyze consumers’ preference for local rice among households in Ekiti State. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select respondents for this study. A total of 240 women were randomly selected from three Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the State. Primary data were obtained with the use of a well-structured interview schedule. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics as well as inferential statistic like logistic regression. The mean age of the respondents was 38 years and more than half (53.3%) of the respondents were females. Most (70.0%) of the respondents had a mean family size of 7 persons. Most (87.0%) preferred local rice and factors influencing consumers’ preference for local rice include good nutritional value, quality of rice and good taste. Local rice was very much preferred by the respondents. Logistic regression shows that significant influence exists between price, taste, availability of rice and presence of particles and preferred choice of rice. Therefore, efforts should be made by the government to formulate price control policy on local rice for its affordability by the consumers and there should be improvement on processing technology of local rice to eliminate presence of particles for improved quality and good taste to enhance the consumers’ preference for choice of rice. Also, the government should support farmers through provision of incentives and credit facilities so as to produce more local rice for its availability all year round.

scholarly journals Assessment of Income Inequality, Structure and Conduct of Cocoa Marketers in Osun State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
A. I. Olutumise ◽  
L. O. Oparinde ◽  
O. O. Simon-Oke
Keyword(s):  
Income Inequality ◽  
Gini Coefficient ◽  
Concentration Ratio ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Labour Cost ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Herfindahl Index ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
High Level

The level of income inequality and structure-conduct of cocoa marketers were evaluated in Osun State, Nigeria. Primary data were collected with the aid of a well-structured questionnaire, while a multistage sampling procedure was used to select 120 respondents for the study. Descriptive statistics, concentration ratio, Gini coefficient, index of dissimilarity, Herfindahl index; Ordinary Least Square (OLS) as well as Quantile Regression (QR) were used as analytical tools. The result showed the value of Gini coefficient as 0.76, which established a relatively high level of income inequality among cocoa marketers in the study area. The concentration ratio of one, two and four largest marketers in the cocoa marketing business also accounted for 19.2%, 31.9% and 45.8% respectively, of the total volume of cocoa beans sold in the study area, while the value (0.069) of the Herfindahl index further confirmed the presence of low concentration in the market share of cocoa marketers in the study area. The OLS result revealed that household size, education, access to credit, depreciation cost on fixed inputs and labour cost constituted the main factors affecting the income of the marketers, while depreciation cost on fixed inputs and labour cost were consistently significant in OLS and across the conditional quantiles (q25, q50 and q75). Therefore, it is expected that appropriate practical approach in addressing high level of income inequality as identified by the study should be taken by all stakeholders in the industry, with a view to making low-interest credit facilities and incentives available to the marketers in order to increase their scale of operations, and consequently bridge the inequality gap.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF MARKETING MIX ON “KPR XTRA BEBAS” DECISION MAKING IN BANK X REGIONAL I

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin Michael Arthur ◽  
Alla Asmara ◽  
Megawati Simanjuntak
Keyword(s):  
Significant Influence ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Effect Evaluation ◽  
Physical Evidence ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Place Promotion

The rapid growth of mortgages affected Bank X to launch product innovation "KPR Xtra Bebas." Realization since the establishment of KPR Xtra Bebas product did not reach the target desired by management. This study aims to analyze factors that influence consumer decision by using KPR Xtra Bebas products in order to do useful and efficient marketing. Sampling procedure used purposive sampling technique as one of the non-probability sampling techniques, namely sampling based on categories that have used the product. Data used are primary data by filling out the questionnaire conducted by the respondents themselves (self-administered survey). This study used the Partial Least Square (PLS) to analyze results from 94 samples. Results of the study identified the variables of price, place, promotion, and the process did not have a significant influence. While product, human resources, and physical evidence have a significant influence. Managerial implications that are generated are for variables that do not have a significant effect evaluation is needed to determine the appropriate strategy. Companies can build customer databases by implementing cross-selling so that promotional variables can function effectively.

scholarly journals TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE RURAL ENTERPRISES: ADOPTION STUDY OF INTEGRATED AQUACULTURAL TECHNOLOGIES AMONG FISH FARMERS IN OSUN STATE, NIGERIA

AGROFOR ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lateef OLA ◽  
Emmanuel BAMIGBOYE
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Fish Farming ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Personal Attributes ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Adoption Study ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Rural Enterprises

The study was designed to assess Adoption of Integrated Aquacultural Technologies (AIAT) among Fish Farmers in Osun State, Nigeria. Specifically, the personal attributes of respondents were described, level of awareness of integrated aquacultural technologies was determined, the sources of information on integrated aquacultural technologies available to fish farmers in the study area and constraints inhibiting adoption were also identified. A purposeful sampling procedure was used to select 150 farmers that registered with Osun State Agricultural Development Programme (ADP). Validated and structured interview schedule was used to elicit requisite information from the respondents. Simple descriptive statistical techniques were used to summarize the data, while Pearson Moment Correlation was used to make inferential deductions. The results showed that respondents had a mean age of 42.5 ± 8.12 years and majority of them (84.30%) were males. It was also revealed that higher percentage of the respondents were aware (60.0%) of the technologies. Also, majority (56%) of the respondents adopted 7-9 integrated aquacultural technologies out of 15 integrated aquacultural technologies introduced to them. Extension agents were the information providers for the respondents. In addition, there were positive and significant relationships between AIAT and educational level (r=0.316) and numbers of ponds owned (r=0.325) at P≤ 0.05 significance level. It was therefore concluded that regular training and capacity building of the fish farmers would enhance sustainable fish farming in the study area and Nigeria in particular.

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 Impact of the Purdue Improved Cowpea Storage Technology on the Income of Cowpea Farmers in North Central Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael A Bolaji ◽  
Shukurat A Sanni ◽  
Mayaki A Damisa ◽  
Yusuf U Oladimeji ◽  
Emmanuel A Kehinde
Keyword(s):  
Propensity Score ◽  
Propensity Score Matching ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Double Difference ◽  
North Central ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Before And After

The objective of the study was to determine the potential impact of Purdue improved cowpea storage (PICS) technology on the income of users in north central states of Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure involved selection of 3 Local Government Areas (LGAs) each from 18 senatorial districts of six states, 108 villages. Thereafter 2,220 cowpea PICs stakeholders comprising 1,240 farmers and 960 traders were randomly selected by balloting technique. The study used primary data and structured questionnaire to interview users and non-users of PICS bag. Descriptive statistics, double difference estimator, propensity score matching (PSM) and logic model were used to analyze the data. The result showed a positive mean difference of ₦1,205.12 per 50 kg bag (p<0.01) in income between users and non-users before and after adoption of PICS technology. The result of logit model revealed that variables age, education status, employment status, income and quantity of cowpea used in the analysis were significant at different level of probability. The PSM adjusted with constant coefficient value of 1.000 was statistically significant at 1% level. Thus, the PICS technology was a better strategy adopted by farmers/traders to increase their income and improve their standard of living. Since majority of farmers and traders are young and educated, trainings, workshops and sensitization should be encouraged. This can be effectively done through Agricultural Development Programmes (ADP), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and attending farmer’s stakeholders meeting for sensitization. Keywords — Cowpea, impact, Propensity Score Matching (PSM), Purdue. 

scholarly journals Assessment And Financial Analysis For Citrus (Citrus Sinensis) Improvement Program In Jambi

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Lutfi Izhar ◽  
Desi Hernita ◽  
Salwati Salwati ◽  
Suharyon Suharyon
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Financial Analysis ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Regional Government ◽  
Improvement Program ◽  
Pests And Diseases ◽  
Citrus Production ◽  
Citrus Farming

The agricultural problems currently cover-up with limited land, water, infrastructure, production facilities and infrastructure, access to finance and institutions. These problems cause the quantity and quality of agricultural products to be stumpy. One effort that can eliminate these problems is through the assessment of a comprehensive, integrated agricultural development program.  The objectives of this study was: (1) to determine the amount of citrus farming income, and (2) to analyze the economic and institutional feasibility of citrus farming in Bunga Tanjung Village, Betara District, west Tanjung Jabung region. This study was conducted in Bunga Tanjung Village, Betara District, West Tanjung Jabung, Jambi, from 2017-2019. Approach to the activities through coordination and program integration from the Regional Government. Efforts to increase the production of citrus plants are currently experiencing challenges due to doubtful economic viability. Data collected in this study includes primary data in the form of information from farmers and secondary data such as a profile of study area, demographics, social and economic potential data. Primary data was collected by interviewed farmers using a questionnaire. The sample was randomly determined citrus farmer population with 40 respondents. Data analysis techniques include tabulation analysis used to recognize the farmer's economic conditions and feasibility. The results of this study indicated that citrus productivity had increased continuously by applying environmentally friendly cultivation technology i.g. Fertilizing, controlling pests and diseases, removing water shoots, pruning shapes, and pruning unproductive branches. Citrus production of non-demonstration plots was 3.145 kg, and demonstration was 4.960 kg, there was an increase of 1.815 kg or 36.59% with an average of R/C ratio for demonstration plots was 2.51 while non-demonstration citrus of 2.20. This means that the cultivation of the citrus plant is feasible to continue.

Socio-economic Characteristics and Their Correlation with the Knowledge Level of High Density Apple Growers of Kashmir Valley

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Noorul Islam Wani ◽  
A. H. Hakeem ◽  
M. A. Dar ◽  
Khalid Rasool ◽  
Showkat Maqbool ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
High Density ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Kashmir Valley ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Mass Media Exposure

The study was carried out in Bandipora, Baramulla, Kupwara, Pulwama and Shopian of the Kashmir valley owing to the majority of high density Apple growers in these districts. A total number of 200 respondents having high density apple orchards on an area of one 0.05 hectare and above were selected for the study. A well-structured interview schedule was constructed for the collection of primary data from the respondents. Data derived from the interviewees was analyzed by using suitable statistical methods. Socio-economic characteristics of the high density apple growers were studied and their relation with the Knowledge level of the respondents was found out. Out of a total of 330 high density apple growers, 200 respondents were selected for the present study through stratified random sampling procedure. Majority of the respondents were having medium knowledge level regarding the production technology in high density apple. Correlation analysis revealed that education, economic motivation, mass media exposure, scientific orientation and extension contacts had significant relationship with the knowledge level of the respondents whereas the rest of the independent variable like age, experience and landholding had non-significant relationship with the knowledge level of the respondents.

scholarly journals An Economic Analysis on Years of Schooling of the Children Related to Financial Support from Family and Govt. & Non-Govt. Institutions

2021 ◽  
pp. 159-163
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Economic Analysis ◽  
Financial Support ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Qualitative Variables ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Years Of Schooling

This study examined the relationship among father’s education, amount of father’s land (Dec), fathers occupation, any government help, and years of schooling in the rural area at Muktagacha Upazila in Mymensingh Division. Qualitative variables and variables which are quantitative in nature have been used for this study. We have chosen the years of schooling of the children of households as a dependent variable and the selected independent variables are father's education, fathers land amount, fathers occupation, male, rural, number of siblings, age antigovernment help. A convenient sampling procedure has been used in our research. Questionnaire and structured interview were the research instruments. Not only an urban area is counted for research but also rural households are counted for data collection about school-going children. We conducted our research by using primary data.

MOTIVASI MEMEDIASI PENGARUH PELATIHAN DAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PT. TELKOM WITEL YOGYAKARTA

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-88
Author(s):  
Tyas Tunjung Sari ◽  
Pandu Nuansa Luhur
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Version 2.0 ◽  
Analyze Data

This study aims to determine the motivation of work to mediate the effect of training and work environment on employee performance at PT. Telkom Witel Yogyakarta Yogyakarta. The purpose of this study is to determine and analyze 1) the effect of training on employee performance at PT. Telkom Witel Yogyakarta 2) the effect of training on employee performance through motivation at PT. Telkom Witel Yogyakarta 3) the influence of the work environment on employee performance at PT. Telkom Witel Yogyakarta 4) the influence of the work environment on employee performance through motivation at PT. Telkom Witel Yogyakarta. This study uses primary data through research on 62 respondents. Structural Equation is used to analyze data, using PLS (Partial Least Square) version 2.0. The results of this study indicate that there are 1) positive and significant influence of training on employee performance 2) positive and significant influence of work environment on employee performance 3) positive and significant effect of training on employee performance through motivation 4) positive and significant influence of work environment on employee performance through motivation.

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