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Determinants of Profitability Among Agricultural Equipment Fabricators in Oyo State, Nigeria 尼日利亚奥约州农业设备制造商盈利能力的决定因素

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Journal of Agricultural Extension Pub Date : 2024-01-10 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v28i1.7

B. Oyelami, I. Ogunbayo, Effa Enya, Peace Aburime, Adetola Oyegbile, A. Adekoya, O. Akano, U. G. Osadebamwen, Olubusayo Olorunkoya

{"title":"Determinants of Profitability Among Agricultural Equipment Fabricators in Oyo State, Nigeria","authors":"B. Oyelami, I. Ogunbayo, Effa Enya, Peace Aburime, Adetola Oyegbile, A. Adekoya, O. Akano, U. G. Osadebamwen, Olubusayo Olorunkoya","doi":"10.4314/jae.v28i1.7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/jae.v28i1.7","url":null,"abstract":"The study examined enterprise profitability among agricultural equipment fabricators. It was conducted in Oyo State, Nigeria using a multistage sampling procedure to select the 48 respondents from whom data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Percentage was used to analyse the socioeconomic and enterprise characteristics of the respondents, while gross margin analysis was used to determine the profitability of the enterprise. A linear regression model was used to ascertain the drivers of enterprise profitability among respondents. Findings revealed that over half (54.4%) of the fabricators produced processing equipment, while fewer (28.2%) produced farm tools. Most of the fabricators operated with a mean workshop space of 1.3 m2. The gross margin analysis showed a total revenue of N95,302,900 exceeding the total cost of production (N20,374,205), indicating (N74,928,695) profitability of their enterprise with an N3.68 return on investment per Naira. Fabrication being a secondary occupation (β=0.340), and business registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (β=0.473) significantly influenced profitability among the respondents. This study recommends regulating the fabrication sector through policies, ensuring that fabricators register their outfits with designated statutory bodies to significantly enhance the standardization of outputs and increase the units of production, hence, improving the profitability of the enterprise.","PeriodicalId":43669,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural Extension","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140510714","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats to Extension Service Delivery in Kaduna State, Nigeria 尼日利亚卡杜纳州提供推广服务的优势、劣势、机遇和威胁

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Journal of Agricultural Extension Pub Date : 2024-01-10 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v28i1.4

Ibrahim Tafida, Timdir Vondun Bulus, Buhari Nazifi

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Adoption of Improved Varieties among Rice Farmers in the Kindia Region of Guinea 几内亚金迪亚地区稻农采用改良品种的情况

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Journal of Agricultural Extension Pub Date : 2024-01-10 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v28i1.6

O. Adeleke, O. Fadairo, Mohamed Lamine Fod Camara

{"title":"Adoption of Improved Varieties among Rice Farmers in the Kindia Region of Guinea","authors":"O. Adeleke, O. Fadairo, Mohamed Lamine Fod Camara","doi":"10.4314/jae.v28i1.6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/jae.v28i1.6","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigated the adoption characteristics of improved rice variety among rice farmers in the Kindia region of Guinea. A Multistage sampling procedure was used to select 180 rice farmers and a well-structured interview guide was used to elicit information from the respondents. Data were analysed using percentages, mean statistics, standard deviation and Chi-square. The most adopted rice variety was CK 90 (86.6%). Factors influencing the adoption of improved rice varieties were market channels (84.9%), membership of associations (91.7%) and contact with extension personnel (85.5%). Most (97.2%) rice farmers knew about growing improved rice varieties. Most (66.1%) of the respondents had a favourable attitude towards growing improved rice variety but faced constraints like insufficient loan ( = 2.89), weed infestation ( = 2.37), storage losses ( = 2.19) and low extension activities ( = 2.11). The adoption characteristics of respondents were good (88.3%) with economic characteristics having the highest mean ( =2.71). Educational qualification was significantly related (χ2 =1.149) to the adoption characteristics of improved variety. Efforts should be made by research institutes to ensure increased access of rice farmers to improved seed varieties with attractive characteristics which could aid its adoption and ensure food security in Guinea.","PeriodicalId":43669,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural Extension","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140511252","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Livelihood Diversification among Rural Farmworker Households in Edo State, Nigeria 尼日利亚埃多州农村农民工家庭的生计多样化

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Journal of Agricultural Extension Pub Date : 2024-01-10 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v28i1.2

N. Belonwu, H. Moseri, C. Umeri, G. Nwabeze

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Gender Roles of Farmers in the Production of African Black Beans (Vigna unguiculata) In Anambra and Enugu States Nigeria 尼日利亚阿南布拉州和埃努古州农民在非洲黑豆（Vigna unguiculata）生产中的性别角色

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Journal of Agricultural Extension Pub Date : 2024-01-10 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v28i1.5

Violet Amarachukwu Ohagwu, Esther. N Chukwu, Onyeka Onwubalili, C. E. Nwobodo, R. Ozioko, O. I. Nnadi

{"title":"Gender Roles of Farmers in the Production of African Black Beans (Vigna unguiculata) In Anambra and Enugu States Nigeria","authors":"Violet Amarachukwu Ohagwu, Esther. N Chukwu, Onyeka Onwubalili, C. E. Nwobodo, R. Ozioko, O. I. Nnadi","doi":"10.4314/jae.v28i1.5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/jae.v28i1.5","url":null,"abstract":"The study assessed gender roles in the production of African black beans (akidi) in Southeast Nigeria. Specifically, it addressed the socio-economic characteristics of the farmers, agronomic practices, gender roles, constraints, and strategies for improving the production of African black beans (ABB). A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 192 ABB farmers for the study. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview schedule. Data were analysed using percentage and mean statistics. Results revealed that the average age of female and male respondents was about 44 and 41 years, respectively. Men, women and youths played complementary roles in various operations in ABB production. Men (37.5%, 32.8%, 32.8% and 13.5%) and youths (32.8%, 33.9%, 34.9% and 10.9%) dominated heavy labour operations like land clearing, ploughing, harrowing and fertilizer application, respectively, while women (60.4%, 53.1%, 59.9%, 63% and 61.5%) dominated other operations like planting, harvesting, processing, storage and marketing respectively. Therefore, all genders are involved in ABB production in the area. Efforts should be made to target different genders in ABB production. This can be done through the dissemination of improved technologies in the various production operations. This will ensure that roles are not neglected, thereby enhancing the production of African black beans.","PeriodicalId":43669,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural Extension","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140510825","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Training Needs of Agro-Dealers in Southwest, Nigeria 尼日利亚西南部农产品经销商的培训需求

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Journal of Agricultural Extension Pub Date : 2024-01-10 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v28i1.8

O. Bamigboye, Oladimeji Bolaji Adeniji, S. B. Fakayode, S. Ogunjimi

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Dimensions of Accessibility and Use of Information Communication Technology Among Cocoa Farmers in Atwima Mponua District, Ghana 加纳 Atwima Mponua 地区可可种植户获取和使用信息通信技术的情况

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Journal of Agricultural Extension Pub Date : 2024-01-10 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v28i1.1

E. K. Tham-Agyekum, B. O. Awuku, F. Ankuyi, Patrick Appiah, Collins Osei, J. Bakang, E. Okorley

{"title":"Dimensions of Accessibility and Use of Information Communication Technology Among Cocoa Farmers in Atwima Mponua District, Ghana","authors":"E. K. Tham-Agyekum, B. O. Awuku, F. Ankuyi, Patrick Appiah, Collins Osei, J. Bakang, E. Okorley","doi":"10.4314/jae.v28i1.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/jae.v28i1.1","url":null,"abstract":"This research examined the drivers of accessibility and use of information communication technologies (ICTs) by cocoa farmers. A sample size of four hundred (400) cocoa farmers was selected using a multi-stage random sampling procedure. Data were analysed using percentage, means, standard deviation, Kendall’s coefficient of concordance and multiple linear regression model. The study revealed that mobile phones, radio and television are the most available (=4.99, 4.95 and 4.85 respectively), accessible (=4.97, 4.83 and 4.40 respectively) and utilised (=4.97, 4.81 and 4.30 respectively) ICT tools by cocoa farmers. There is a relatively high level of availability of ICT (=3.57), a moderate level of accessibility (=2.90) and low use (=2.19) of ICT tools. Cocoa farmers mainly used ICT tools to acquire information on their cocoa farm activities (=4.82). Gender, age, education and farmer-based organisation participation affected farmers' accessibility of ICT tools. Age, education and farm experience significantly affected farmers’ use of ICT tools. The greatest challenge faced by cocoa farmers in accessing and using ICT tools is a lack of skills in operating the tools ( rank=2.24). Training on ICT use should be intensified by all relevant stakeholders to enable cocoa farmers to increase their use of ICT tools. \u0000 ","PeriodicalId":43669,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural Extension","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140510921","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Utilisation of Information Communication Technologies among Male and Female Rural Dwellers of Southwestern Nigeria 尼日利亚西南部农村男女居民利用信息通信技术的情况

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Journal of Agricultural Extension Pub Date : 2024-01-10 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v28i1.10

Oyedeji T. Yekinni, R. T. Adeniyi, Oluwatosin. O Ibikunle

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Indigenous Preparation Methods of Medicinal Plants Used for the Treatment of Small Ruminant Diseases in Imo State, Nigeria 尼日利亚伊莫州用于治疗小反刍动物疾病的药用植物的本土制备方法

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Journal of Agricultural Extension Pub Date : 2024-01-10 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v28i1.9

Anthony Okorie Ani, Eugenia Nneka Onuoha, P. Umunakwe, R. Nwakwasi, Ogbonnaya Okoro Aja

{"title":"Indigenous Preparation Methods of Medicinal Plants Used for the Treatment of Small Ruminant Diseases in Imo State, Nigeria","authors":"Anthony Okorie Ani, Eugenia Nneka Onuoha, P. Umunakwe, R. Nwakwasi, Ogbonnaya Okoro Aja","doi":"10.4314/jae.v28i1.9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/jae.v28i1.9","url":null,"abstract":"The study examined the use of medicinal plants for the treatment of small ruminant diseases in Imo State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 120 small ruminant farmers for the study. A structured interview schedule was used to collect data. Data were analysed using mean and percentages. Retained placenta (82%), pneumonia (82%), foot rot (82%) and helminthosis (81%) were the common diseases of small ruminants in the area. Available medicinal plants were Garcinia kola (93%), Ageratum conyzoides (92%), Costus afer (91%) and Vernonia amygdalina (80%). Many medicinal plants were used in the treatment of more than one small ruminant disease. Roots (98%), leaves (98%), juice (93%) and stems (91%) were the highly used plant parts for the preparation of the remedies. Squeezing (98%), mixing with palm oil (97%) and pounding (91%) were the highly used preparation methods for herbal remedies by the farmers. The study concluded that medicinal plant species were used for the treatment of small ruminant diseases in the study area. Therefore, the government and other relevant stakeholders should promote the use of medicinal plants for the treatment of small ruminant diseases. \u0000 ","PeriodicalId":43669,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural Extension","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140510789","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Relationship between Social Media Use and Development of Crop Production Skills in Saudi Arabia 沙特阿拉伯社交媒体使用与作物生产技能发展之间的关系

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Journal of Agricultural Extension Pub Date : 2024-01-10 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v28i1.3

Abdulaziz Thabet Dabiah, Yahya S. Alotibi, Muhammad Imran Azeem

{"title":"Relationship between Social Media Use and Development of Crop Production Skills in Saudi Arabia","authors":"Abdulaziz Thabet Dabiah, Yahya S. Alotibi, Muhammad Imran Azeem","doi":"10.4314/jae.v28i1.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/jae.v28i1.3","url":null,"abstract":"The current study examined the information preferences of the subscribers of various agricultural content accounts on social media as well as the perceived impact of social media on crop production skills in Saudi Arabia. Data were collected from the subscribers of the agricultural content accounts of Saudi Arabia on social media using an online survey with the help of a structured questionnaire and a convenient sampling methodology. Both descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation analysis were run to analyse the data. The majority (81%) of the respondents preferred agricultural information in the form of videos, followed by photos (75%). Moreover, a moderate to high impact was reported by the respondents on their various agricultural skills. Trust in social media had a significant negative correlation with respondents’ perceived impact on their crop production skills. The respondents’ preferences for a particular type of information had a significant positive correlation with the perceived impact of social media on their crop production skills. We conclude that subscribers’ trust in social media and their preference for agricultural information in the form of videos are the critical factors that may shape their behaviourpositively. \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 ","PeriodicalId":43669,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural Extension","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140510782","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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