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WOMEN ENTREPRENEURIAL EMPOWERMENT AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL PERFORMANCE IN SOUTHWEST, NIGERIA [PDF]

, 2021
Agriculture in Nigeria is still largely practised at the subsistence level compared to more developed agriculture-driven economies. Part of the reasons for this is that farmers lack access to productive resources.
OMOLADE, AYOYIMIKA ADUFE
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Alternative Extension Methods: Triple-Bag Storage of Cowpeas by Small-Scale Farmers in West Africa

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., Lowenberg-DeBoer, James, Moussa, Bokar, Otoo, Miriam   +3 more
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FARMERS RESOURCE – USE AND TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY IN COWPEA PRODUCTION IN NIGERIA [PDF]

In Nigeria, the use of stochastic frontier to estimate farm level efficiency effects is still at the rudimentary level and is beginning to build up. Few studies have been undertaken but there is dearth need for more empirical studies on this important ...
A.T. Akanbi, O.A. Egbetokun, Omononona B.T.   +2 more
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Effect of pandemic and lockdown on the performance and operations of farmers’ markets in Southwest, Nigeria

, 2023
The study critically examined the effect of the pandemic and lockdown on the performance and operations of farmers’ markets in Southwest, Nigeria. Primary data were used and the information was sourced using questionnaires.
Olutumise, Adewale Isaac, Ehinmowo, Olubukola Omotinuke, Harrison, Christian   +2 more
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Conservation Farming Practices Among Yoruba Farmers in Southwest Nigeria: A Policy Perspective

, 2009
Conservation farming practices are crucial for sustainable agricultural development in Nigeria's diverse agro-ecological zones, including the Yoruba-dominated Southwest region. The study employed a qualitative approach using semi-structured interviews with selected farmers in Southwest Nigeria, focusing on their perceptions and experiences with ...
Adebiyi, Bamidele, Ajayi, Oludotun, Ayeniwoyo, Falana, Ogunleyokunle, Femi   +3 more
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Efficiency Analysis Among Maize and Cassava Farmers in Southwest, Nigeria: Application of Log Input Mean Correction Strategy

, 2019
This study applied log input mean correction strategy and imposed linear homogeneity restriction in the estimation of efficiency among maize and cassava farmers in Southwest, Nigeria.
Daramola, Adebiyi Gregory, Amos, Taiwo Timothy, Oparinde, Lawrence Olusola, Ojo, Sylvester Oluwadare   +3 more
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Adoption of a New Maize and Production Efficiency in Western Kenya

Declining yields of maize as a result of Striga infestation has necessitated a new technology known as Imazapyr-resistant maize (IRM) to contain the problem.
Senkondo, E.M., Mignouna, D.B., Mutabazi, K.D.S., Manyong, Victor M.   +3 more
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Assessing Good Post-Harvest Practices and Barriers among Cocoa Farmers and Licensed Buying Agents in Southwest, Nigeria

This study assesses the post-harvest practices and barriers among cocoa farmers and Licensed Buying Agents (LBAs) in Southwest Nigeria. The research utilizes primary data collected through structured questionnaires distributed to 200 cocoa farmers and ...
Akinrotimi, Abiodun Festus, Thompson, Olaniran Anthony, Arifalo, Sadiat Funmilayo   +2 more
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FARMERS’ PERCEPTION OF FRAUDULENT PRACTICES AMONG AGRICULTURAL INPUT RETAILERS IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA

Journal of Agricultural Extension
This study examined fraudulent practices among agricultural input retailers and farmers' perceptions of these practices. A multistage random sampling technique was used to select 75 registered maize farmers in the Ibadan/Ibarapa Agricultural zone of Oyo
Peace Aburime, Benjamin Oyelami, Oreoluwa Akano   +2 more
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Influence of Information Sources on Awareness of Forestry-related Technology in Southwest Nigeria

Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2008
Forestry-related technologies (FRTs) are practices to mitigate and ameliorate effects of environmental degradation resulting from agricultural production practices.
A O Adu, A E Adekoya
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