Results 71 to 80 of about 5,466 (236)
Journal of Agricultural ExtensionThe study ascertained extension professionals learning capabilities in using social media platform for service delivery in southeast, Nigeria. The population for the study comprised one hundred and twenty-seven extension professionals (academic staff of
Charles Ekene Udoye +1 more
doaj
Contemporary Research: An Interdisciplinary Academic JournalAddressing challenges faced by the agricultural extension service delivery system and different needs of its relevant stakeholders in the 21st century information age require multi-dimensional innovative approaches and tools. This paper therefore, critically analyzes the relevancy of citizen science in agricultural extension service delivery, and ...
Aliyu Akilu Barau, Nura Bawa
openaire +1 more source
Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension, 2010 The study investigated folk media preferences and prospect for use in agricultural extension service delivery in two Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Benue State. A total of 100 farmer respondents were selected using a random sampling technique. Data collected were analyzed using frequency, mean, percentage and chi-square.
Daudu, S., Anyanwu, A.C.
openaire +2 more sources
A Skills Gap Analysis of Farmer Directors of US Farmer Cooperatives
Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Boards of directors are vital to firm performance and are an integral part of the decision‐making process of any business. Several studies have been conducted that observe corporate or nonprofit board characteristics, skills, and the board's connection to firm performance.
Jody S. Herchenbach +5 more
wiley +1 more source
Growth of Omnichannel Grocery Retailing and Food Prices
Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This paper examines the effects of the growth of omnichannel grocery retailing on food prices. We first develop a conceptual model of consumer choice and retailer pricing that allows us to evaluate changes in equilibrium prices, quantities, and profits with online channel growth and alternative pricing strategies.
Xiangwen Kong +2 more
wiley +1 more source
Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2015 Effective communication of agricultural information to farmers is crucial in achieving optimum efficiency in agricultural extension administration and practice in Nigeria.
M N. Okeke +2 more
doaj +4 more sources
Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Contract farming is a viable strategy agribusinesses rely on to strengthen coordination across actors in the value chain. However, low contract compliance remains a significant setback to agribusinesses' contract performance in low‐ and middle‐income country context.
Umar Shehu Umar +2 more
wiley +1 more source
Journal of Asian and African StudiesAgricultural extension plays a crucial role in agricultural development and supports farmers and rural communities; it remains a powerful strategy for enhancing agricultural productivity. This study assessed the views of agricultural extension staff on the major constraints to effective agricultural extension services in the North Central region.
Martha M. Hangula +3 more
openaire +1 more source
Access to Finance and Innovation in the Canadian Food Processing
Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Innovation is a presumed channel through which finance affects productivity, yet there is limited research testing the relationship between finance and innovation in the food manufacturing sector. The purpose of the paper is to explore the determinants (e.g., financing, R&D, firm size, expenditure on innovation) of the adoption of innovation ...
Getu Hailu, Deepananda Herath
wiley +1 more source
Cogent Food & AgricultureThis study examines the experiences of personnel in the agricultural extension system, aiming to understand the multifaceted nature, challenges, and opportunities of extension service delivery from their perspective.
Leah M. Mungai +4 more
doaj +1 more source