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International Journal of Research Publication and ReviewsHerders/farmers conflict has posed a serious national security threat in recent times, resulting in loss of lives, livestock production, and food security in Nigeria. The southwestern part of Nigeria is not exempted. This study examined the effectiveness of the conflict resolution mechanisms adopted to manage the conflict in southwest Nigeria.
null ENIKANSELU ADEBAYO +2 more
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Use of Good Agricultural Practices Among Cassava Farmers in Southwest, Nigeria
Journal of Agricultural ExtensionThe study assessed the adoption of good agricultural practices by arable crop farmers in Southwest, Nigeria. Specifically, the study describes the farmers’ awareness of good agricultural practices; ascertains the good agricultural practices arable crop farmers have adopted and identifies the constraints farmers face in adopting GAPs.
Fasina, Olusegun Oluwatosin +2 more
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ANALYSIS OF CLIMATE-RELATED RISK AND MAIZE PRODUCTION IN SOUTHWEST, NIGERIA [PDF]
Scientific Papers Series : Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and Rural Development, 2018 One of the consequences of climate change in Sub-Saharan Africa is that farmers would be more exposed to production risk. Therefore, it is imperative to analyse the climate-related risk and maize production in Southwest, Nigeria.
Lawrence Olusola OPARINDE +1 more
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Frontiers in Sustainable Food SystemsIntroductionMost farmers in Nigeria lack knowledge of their farmland’s nutrient content, often relying on intuition for crop cultivation. Even when aware, they struggle to interpret soil information, leading to improper fertilizer application, which can ...
Olusegun Folorunso +8 more
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Supporting Agricultural Extension: Could Farmers Contribute? [PDF]
Is extension an effective tool for increasing social welfare? The objective of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of farmer financial participation in extension as an alternative to increase its efficiency.
von Oppen, Matthias, Horna, J. Daniela
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Socio-Economic Factors and Smallholder Cassava Farmers' Access to Credit in South-Western Nigeria
Tropicultura, 2019 Access to credit is an important factor in the attainment of agricultural productivity increase. We adopted a Tobit model to assess the factors that influence the intensity of rural smallholder cassava farmers' access to credit in Southwest Nigeria ...
Awotide B.A. +3 more
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Alternative Extension Methods: Triple-Bag Storage of Cowpeas by Small-Scale Farmers in West Africa [PDF]
This study examined two questions related to the adoption of triple-bag storage technology for farmers storing cowpeas in West Africa. First the effect of an extension program, focused on village demonstrations, on adoption was considered.
Fulton, Joan R. +3 more
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Determinants of Credit Constraint Conditions and Production Efficiency Among Farming Households in Southwestern Nigeria [PDF]
Sustaining and improving production efficiency of resource poor smallholder farmers under the existing credit constraint conditions require the improvement of access to credit facilities and other factors involved.
Lawal, Justina Oluwayemisi +2 more
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Record Keeping in Micro-Livestock Farm Management in Southwest Nigeria [PDF]
Re-emerging micro-livestock diseases is a threat to food security among low-income earners in Africa and can be significantly curtailed with efficient farm record keeping. However, several factors mitigate comprehensible record keeping in micro livestock
Amusat, A. S. +2 more
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The Persistence of Small Farms and Poverty Levels in Nigeria: An Empirical Analysis [PDF]
Small farmers are one of the more disadvantaged and vulnerable groups in Nigeria. Studies have shown that majority of people living in absolute poverty can be found on small farms with half in this group undernourished.
Samuel, K.D. +3 more
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