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Measuring the Impact on Farmers of Agricultural Radio and Television Programs in Southwest Nigeria

open access: yesJournal of Applied Communications, 2002
In Nigeria, as in many other countries, limited numbers of extension agents (one to 4,000 farmers) make it impossible to reach all farmers by interpersonal means.
Mohammed Kuta Yahaya   +1 more
openaire   +3 more sources

SOIL FERTILITY MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES AMONG ARABLE CROP FARMERS IN SOUTHWEST, NIGERIA [PDF]

open access: yesBig Data in Agriculture, 2022
Soil fertility management techniques (SFMT) among arable crop farmers in southwest, Nigeria was examined. Multiphase techniques were employed in selecting three hundred and fifty (350) arable crop farmers. Data were harvested using a structured interview
Janet Ojediran   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Developing improvement strategies for management of the Sisrè berry plant [Synsepalum dulcificum (Schumach & Thonn.) Daniell] based on end-users’ preferences in Southern Nigeria

open access: yesFrontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2023
Synsepalum dulcificum is a valuable horticultural and lesser-known crop, famous for the uniqueness of its taste modifying properties, which is candidate for genetic improvement in West Africa.
Dèdéou A. Tchokponhoué   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

DETERMINANTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AMONG FARM HOUSEHOLDS IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA: A HECKMAN DOUBLE STAGE SELECTION APPROACH [PDF]

open access: yesReview of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 2015
This study provided empirical information on determinants of climate change adaptation among farming households in Southwest Nigeria using Heckman’s double stage selection approach.
Taofeeq A. AMUSA   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

FACTORS AFFECTING THE PROFITABILITY OF POULTRY EGG PRODUCTION IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA. AN APPLICATION OF QUANTILE REGRESSION [PDF]

open access: yesReview of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 2020
This study investigated the key factors affecting the profitability of poultry egg production in Southwest, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was employed to select 360 egg farmers using a structured questionnaire.
Sina Basil JOHNSON   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Menace of Insecurity by Herdsmen Attack and its Implication on Tourism in Southwest Nigeria [PDF]

open access: yesAfrican Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 2021
The objective of this research is to assess the effects of herdsmen menace on tourism. Secondary data about insecurity caused by herdsmen attack were collected from news media using Google search and were subjected to descriptive statistics.
Kayode Ogunsusi, Olusola Bola Adeleke
doaj   +1 more source

Porcine circovirus type 2 and its associated diseases in southwestern Nigeria: Farmers' perception and level of awareness

open access: yesJournal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research, 2022
Objective: Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) is one of the most important causative agents of swine diseases that pose a global economic threat. Presently, there is little or no information on the perception and awareness of PCV2 and its associated ...
Oluwawemimo Oluseun Adebowale   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Assessment of dairy farmers’ awareness and knowledge of Artificial Insemination in Southwest, Nigeria

open access: yesIOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 2023
Abstract Nigerian dairy sector regardless of its size, compared with other African nations, is divided, and ineffective, with a milk shortfall of 1.2 million metric tons per annum, despite the immense potential for profits from this venture.
A Ayandiji, I Nwachukwu
openaire   +1 more source

Determinants of Adoption of Integrated Pest Management Practices Among Maize Farmers in Southwest Nigeria

open access: yesContemporary Agriculture, 2022
The purpose of this study is to examine the determinants of integrated pest management (IPM) adoption among maize farmers in Southwest Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was used to collect information from 360 respondents (namely 180 adopters and ...
Olasunkanmi Nuren Olawole   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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