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Institutional barriers to successful innovations: Perceptions of rural farmers and key stakeholders in southwest Nigeria [PDF]

African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development, 2014
Diffusion studies in sub-Saharan Africa have typically focused on the impact of traditional adoption factors on uptake of technological innovations. This study draws on semi-structured interviews of rural farmers and in-depth interviews of stakeholders in southwest Nigeria to examine the impact of institutional factors on the success of technological ...
Oluwaseun Kolade, Gaim Kibreab
exaly   +5 more sources

Relative Efficiency of Fadama Farmers in Southwest Nigeria: An Application of Profit Function Techniques

Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2015
The study examines efficiency of small -scale fadama farmers in Southwest Nigeria. Attempts were also made at examining the relative efficiency of the irrigated system with respect to gender. Data used for the analysis were obtained from 212 farmers (145
V O Okoruwa, S O Akinleye, T O Mafimisebi   +2 more
doaj   +7 more sources

Efficiency of Maize Production among Smallholder Farmers in Southwest, Nigeria [PDF]

Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 2019
Maize is cereal crops commonly grown in Nigeria and it is a source of livelihood for many farming households. This study analyzed the resource use efficiency in maize production among smallholder farmers in southwest, Nigeria. A multistage sampling method was used to select two hundred and seventy (270) farmers for this study.
O. S. Ojo, F. M. Oluwatusin, M. A. Abdulaleem   +2 more
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Input-use Efficiency of Irrigation Farmers in Southwest Nigeria

Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research, 2020
This study estimated the technical and water-use efficiency of irrigation farmers in Southwest Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was employed to interview one hundred and eighty-five irrigation farmers. Descriptive statistics, Data Envelopment Analysis Program (DEAP) and Tobit regression model were used to describe and analyze the determinants ...
K. A. Abdu-Raheem, O. A. Aturamu, A. O. Kolawole, F. M. Oluwatusin   +3 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Assessment of varietal diversity and production systems of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) in Southwest Nigeria

Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics, 2019
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) is the most important source of plant protein consumed in Nigeria with major supplies coming from the northern part of the country.
Jelili Olaide Saka, Opeyemi Adeola Agbeleye, Olukemi Titilola Ayoola, Bosede Olukemi Lawal, Johnson Adedayo Adetumbi, Qudrah Olaitan Oloyede-Kamiyo   +5 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Farmers’ Perception and Practice of Soil Fertility Management and Conservation in the Era of Digital Soil Information Systems in Southwest Nigeria

Agriculture
This study assessed the perception and use of digital applications for soil fertility management and conservation strategies among small-scale crop farmers in southwest Nigeria.
Sakiru O. Akinbode, Olusegun Folorunso, Taiwo S. Olutoberu, Florence A. Olowokere, Muftau Adebayo, Sodeeq O. Azeez, Sarafadeen G. Hammed, Mutiu A. Busari   +7 more
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Traits preferences heterogeneity and biofortified cassava varietal adoption among farming households in Southwest, Nigeria [PDF]

Scientific Reports
Promoting improved crop varietal adoption will prevent a waste of scarce resources deployed to breeding programs for sustained agricultural development in Nigeria. Using household-level survey data, this study aimed to identify farmers’ trait preferences
Oladele Timothy Akinwole, Adetomiwa Kolapo, Adebayo Simeon Bamire, Paul Temegbe Owombo   +3 more
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Knowledge and Perception of Cervical Cancer and Pap‐Smear Screening Among Antenatal Women in Ogun State, Nigeria [PDF]

Cancer Medicine, Volume 15, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Cervical cancer remains an important cause of cancer morbidity and mortality among women in Nigeria despite the availability of preventive screening such as the Pap smear. This study assessed knowledge, perceptions and uptake of cervical cancer screening among women attending antenatal clinics in Ogun State, Nigeria.
Sesan E. Busayo, F. Lukman Adewale, Roseline Oluwaseun Ogundokun, Olajumoke F. Adewale, Syed Abid Hussain   +4 more
wiley   +2 more sources

AN ANALYSIS OF ACCESS TO CREDIT AND FACTORS INFLUENCING CREDIT UTILIZATION AMONG CASSAVA FARMERS IN SOUTHWEST, NIGERIA [PDF]

Scientific Papers Series : Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and Rural Development
This study analyses access to credit and factors influencing credit utilization among cassava farmers in Southwest, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 210 small holder cassava farmers for the study.
Damilola ADEOSUN, Dorcas ADEGBITE, Rahman SANUSI, Simeon AYANSINA, Kazeem ABOABA   +4 more
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Economic Efficiency of Organic Farming Adoption by Cocoa Farmers in Southwest, Nigeria

International Journal of Agricultural Economics, 2022
Lydia Ogunya, Akeem Tijani
exaly   +2 more sources