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Determinants of catfish farmers’ use of sustainable environmental management practices in Enugu State, Nigeria 尼日利亚埃努古州鲶鱼养殖户采用可持续环境管理做法的决定因素
IF 0.4 Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2021-11-15 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v25i4.15
Chukwuone Nnaemeka Andegebe, Onyia Chukwuemeka Chiebonam, Aniokoh Chukwuebuka David
The study assessed the use of sustainable environmental management practices (SEMP) by fish farmers in Enugu state, Nigeria. Seventy-five catfish farmers selected through multistage sampling procedure were used for the study. Data were obtained with the aid of a well-structured questionnaire. Analysis of data was done using descriptive statistics, probit regression model and factor analysis. Results showed that most of the catfish farmers did not apply SEMP as only 25.33% of them had a score of 50% and above regarding the application of SEMP. The number of years spent in school and being a male significantly increased the likelihood of using SEMP. In contrast, the likelihood of use of SEMP significantly reduced with an increase in the number of production cycles carried out by a fish farmer. The fish farmers' constraints were grouped as poor technical knowledge and feed issues, financial uncertainties, and water supply problems. Government should deliver training packages and provide information on SEMP to catfish farmers through different media, including extension agents, radio and television messages, handbills and billboards. Supporting the farmers with credit facilities through existing credit programmes would help reduce their challenges in applying SEMP.
该研究评估了尼日利亚埃努古州养鱼户对可持续环境管理实践(SEMP)的使用情况。通过多阶段抽样程序选择了75名鲶鱼养殖户进行研究。数据是通过一份结构良好的调查问卷获得的。数据分析采用描述性统计、概率回归模型和因子分析。结果显示,绝大多数鲶鱼养殖户没有施用SEMP,只有25.33%的养殖户对SEMP的施用得分在50%及以上。受教育年限和男性身份显著增加了使用SEMP的可能性。相比之下,随着养鱼户生产周期次数的增加,使用SEMP的可能性大大降低。养鱼户面临的制约因素包括缺乏技术知识和饲料问题、财政不确定性和供水问题。政府应通过不同的媒体,包括推广机构、广播和电视信息、传单和广告牌,向鲶鱼养殖户提供培训包和有关环境保护措施的信息。通过现有的信贷计划向农民提供信贷便利,将有助于减少他们在申请农业可持续发展计划时面临的挑战。
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引用次数: 1
Digitization of agricultural extension system for effective management of emergency in Nigeria 数字化农业推广系统,有效管理尼日利亚的紧急情况
IF 0.4 Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2021-11-15 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v25i4.9
O. Olagunju, O. Adetarami, G. F. Koledoye, A. T. Olumoyegun, I. S. Nabara
This paper presents challenges facing agricultural extension system in Nigeria most especially, during crises and emergencies, which necessitate the adoption of digitizing extension systems as a basis for improving farmers’ access to extension services during emergencies. The emergence of ICTs has given rise to digitization, which is the delivery of agricultural advice via audiovisual messages (video), interactive voice response (IVR) and short message services (SMS) among others. Efforts should be made by the stakeholders in agricultural extension to digitize the country's extension system by capitalizing on the existing enthusiasm among extension practitioners, and farmers using lessons of best practices from elsewhere.
本文介绍了尼日利亚农业推广系统面临的挑战,特别是在危机和紧急情况下,这就需要采用数字化推广系统,作为在紧急情况下改善农民获得推广服务的基础。信息通信技术的出现促进了数字化,即通过视听信息(视频)、交互式语音应答(IVR)和短消息服务(SMS)等方式提供农业咨询。农业推广的利益相关者应努力利用推广从业人员现有的热情,并利用其他地方的最佳实践经验,使该国的推广系统数字化。
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引用次数: 1
Factors affecting multiple climate change adaptation practices of smallholder farmers in lower Eastern Kenya 影响肯尼亚东部下游小农多种气候变化适应实践的因素
IF 0.4 Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2021-11-15 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v25i4.10
H. Mogaka, Lydia N. Muriithi
The study investigated the socioeconomic and institutional factors influencing uptake of multiple climate change adaptation practices among smallholder farmers in lower Eastern Kenya. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select 384 small-scale farmers. Percentage and regression were used in the analysis. Among the socio-economic factors, gender positively and significantly influenced adoption of conservation agriculture and water harvesting at 5%, respectively. Among the institutional factors, distance to markets positively or negatively influenced uptake of all the technologies at 1% and 5%, respectively. Due to complementarity in adoption of all the seven adaptation practices, age and distance to nearest markets should be considered during technology dissemination. The study, therefore, calls for agricultural policy reforms that aim at designing incentive programmes which adequately address most of the socioeconomic and institutional issues related to uptake of adaptation practices as well as encouraging off-farm diversification.
该研究调查了影响肯尼亚东部下游小农采用多种气候变化适应做法的社会经济和制度因素。采用多阶段抽样法对384名小农进行抽样调查。分析采用百分比法和回归法。在社会经济因素中,性别对采用保护性农业和集水的影响分别为5%。在制度因素中,与市场的距离对所有技术的吸收分别产生了1%和5%的积极或消极影响。由于采用所有七种适应做法具有互补性,在技术传播过程中应考虑年龄和与最近市场的距离。因此,该研究呼吁进行农业政策改革,旨在设计激励方案,充分解决与采用适应做法以及鼓励非农多样化有关的大多数社会经济和体制问题。
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Determinants of farmers’ knowledge on soil and water conservation technologies in dry zones of Central Highlands, Kenya 肯尼亚中部高地干旱区农民水土保持技术知识的决定因素
IF 0.4 Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2021-11-15 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v25i4.14
M. Njenga, J. Mugwe, H. Mogaka, G. Nyabuga, N. Oduor, M. Kiboi, F. Ngetich, M. Mucheru-Muna, I. Sijali, D. Mugendi
This study ascertained the socioeconomic determinants of farmers’ knowledge on soil and water conservation technologies in Dry zones of Central Highlands of Kenya involving 400 farming households. Results showed that the majority of the farmers had inadequate knowledge on the use and benefits of soil and water conservation technologies. The socio-economic factors that influence knowledge levels of the knowledge-intensive technologies were education level, gender, perceptions on soil fertility, farmer group membership, access to training, farm size, access to credit, number of livestock kept and access to farm equipment. This implies that there is the need to come up with an all-inclusive policy that can be employed in improving farmer’s level of knowledge through the use of more innovative methods of information dissemination. This can be done by strengthening the existing farmer groups, enhancing extension services, and also formulating gender-friendly policies.
本研究确定了肯尼亚中部高地干旱区农民对水土保持技术知识的社会经济决定因素,涉及400户农户。结果表明,大多数农民对水土保持技术的使用和效益了解不足。影响知识密集型技术知识水平的社会经济因素包括教育水平、性别、对土壤肥力的看法、农民群体成员、获得培训的机会、农场规模、获得信贷的机会、饲养牲畜的数量和获得农场设备的机会。这意味着有必要制定一项包罗万象的政策,通过使用更具创新性的信息传播方法来提高农民的知识水平。这可以通过加强现有的农民群体、加强推广服务以及制定有利于性别平等的政策来实现。
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Workplace conflict and employees’ job performance in Agro-services Corporation, Ogun State, Nigeria 尼日利亚奥贡州农业服务公司工作场所冲突与员工工作表现
IF 0.4 Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2021-11-11 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v25i4.5
A. F. Ayinde, Kamilu Kolade Bolarinwa, C. I. Alarima, Saheed Oluwatobi Kazeem, H. T. Kareem
The study determined the effects of workplace conflict on employees’ job performance in Ogun State Agro-service Corporation (OGASC). Multistage sampling technique was used to select 77 respondents. Data were collected through the administration of questionnaires and were analysed using frequency, percentage, and mean. The presence of functional staff union to minimize conflict (x̅ = 2.99) ranked as the first indication of reduced conflict, followed by existence of favouritism (x̅ = 2.51) which was ranked highest as an indication of conflict escalating factor by the respondents. Job performance of the respondents was not adversely affected by the workplace conflict they experienced. Therefore, the management of OGASC should ensure improvement in the deployment of the used resolution strategies to drastically reduce conflict for better performance of the employees.
本研究确定了工作场所冲突对奥贡州农业服务公司(OGASC)员工工作绩效的影响。采用多阶段抽样技术选择了77名受访者。通过问卷调查收集数据,并使用频率、百分比和平均值进行分析。职能工作人员工会的存在以最大限度地减少冲突(x=2.99)被列为冲突减少的第一个迹象,其次是存在偏袒(x=2.51),这被受访者列为冲突升级因素的最高迹象。受访者的工作表现没有受到他们所经历的工作冲突的不利影响。因此,OGASC的管理层应确保改进已使用的解决策略的部署,以大幅减少冲突,从而提高员工的绩效。
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引用次数: 1
Content of YouTube videos on cassava production and processing in Nigeria YouTube上有关尼日利亚木薯生产和加工的视频内容
IF 0.4 Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2021-11-11 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v25i4.7
T. Banmeke, Olumayowa Cornelius Eniola, B. Akeredolu-Ale, Rofiyat Folashade Kareem, Luqman Adedeji Hussain
This study examined content of YouTube videos on cassava production and processing posted in Nigeria between 2009 and 2019. Purposive sampling method was used in selecting 155 YouTube videos with cassava production and processing contents. Primary data on video source, content, duration, quality, number of views, subscribers, likes, comments, presentation format and year of upload were obtained by watching these videos. Data were analysed using frequency counts, percentages, means, standard deviation. Many (53.5%) of the videos were on processing of cassava, while most (80.0%) of the videos were relatively recent (2014 - 2019). Private individuals (38.7%) and media houses (34.2%) were the main sources of videos on cassava production and processing on YouTube. The major content of the video was on agronomic practices in cassava production (12.9%) and value addition (11.0%). Also, 66.0% of the videos had video description (descriptive texts), 36.8% had mobilizing information while 52.3% had a video quality of 720p. Furthermore, 72.9% of the videos had between 1-to-7-minute runtime and these videos had more likes than dislikes with mean values of 92.8 and 5.6 respectively. The mean number of views, subscribers and comments were 11,138.1, 179,537.6 and 13.6, respectively. The presentation patterns in the videos were in form of news (24.5%) and documentary (20.0%). YouTube videos on cassava production and processing were well viewed with a substantial number of subscribers. More YouTube videos on cassava production and processing should be produced with varied contents by different stakeholders in the agricultural sector.
这项研究调查了2009年至2019年间在尼日利亚发布的关于木薯生产和加工的YouTube视频内容。采用有针对性的抽样方法,选取了155个含有木薯生产加工内容的YouTube视频。通过观看这些视频获得了关于视频来源、内容、持续时间、质量、观看次数、订阅者、点赞、评论、演示格式和上传年份的主要数据。使用频率计数、百分比、平均值和标准差对数据进行分析。许多(53.5%)视频是关于木薯加工的,而大多数(80.0%)视频是相对较新的(2014-2019)。私人(38.7%)和媒体公司(34.2%)是YouTube上木薯生产和加工视频的主要来源。视频的主要内容是木薯生产中的农艺实践(12.9%)和附加值(11.0%)。此外,66.0%的视频有视频描述(描述性文本),36.8%有动员信息,52.3%的视频质量为720p。此外,72.9%的视频的运行时间在1到7分钟之间,这些视频的喜欢比不喜欢多,平均值分别为92.8和5.6。平均浏览量、订阅量和评论量分别为11138.1、179537.6和13.6。视频中的呈现模式是新闻(24.5%)和纪录片(20.0%)。YouTube上关于木薯生产和加工的视频受到了大量订阅者的好评。农业部门的不同利益相关者应该制作更多关于木薯生产和加工的YouTube视频,内容各异。
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Training needs of N-Power Agro-beneficiaries in Kwara State, Nigeria 尼日利亚夸拉州N-Power农业受益人的培训需求
IF 0.4 Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2021-11-11 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v25i4.4
Adeyemi Sidiqat Aderinoye-Abdulwahab, Jamiu Mohammed, F. Issa
This study assessed the training needs of N-Power Agro beneficiaries in Kwara State. Simple random sampling was used to select 216 respondents using a questionnaire to collect data while percentages, mean, standard deviation and Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) were used to analyze the data. Training of respondents was assessed using job/task and skill gap analysis. Results showed that rules and regulation governing the job (x̅ = 5.69), knowledge acquisition (x̅ =1.99), field practices (x̅ =1.70), record keeping (x̅ =1.69), and extension service delivery methods (x̅ =1.59) were the areas where training were needed. Extension service delivery methods (x̅ =3.17) was identified as the only gap which training could address. It was found that age (r=0.341), sex (r=0.095) and educational status (r=0.180) were favorable socioeconomic factors determining training needs of respondents at p≤0.05 level of significance. A significant gap exists in what the beneficiaries already know and what they now need to know as they have not been undergoing adequate capacity building training; hence there is a dire need for intensive training to cover the existing gaps for effective productivity of the N-agro beneficiaries in Kwara State.
本研究评估了Kwara州N-Power农业项目受益人的培训需求。采用简单随机抽样法抽取216名调查对象,采用问卷法收集数据,采用百分比、均值、标准差和Pearson积差相关(PPMC)对数据进行分析。使用工作/任务和技能差距分析来评估受访者的培训。结果表明,管理工作的规章制度(x′s = 5.69)、知识获取(x′s =1.99)、实地实践(x′s =1.70)、记录保存(x′s =1.69)和推广服务提供方法(x′s =1.59)是需要培训的领域。推广服务提供方法(x′s =3.17)被确定为培训可以解决的唯一差距。年龄(r=0.341)、性别(r=0.095)、学历(r=0.180)是决定被调查者培训需求的有利社会经济因素,p≤0.05显著性水平。由于受益者没有接受足够的能力建设培训,他们已经知道的和现在需要知道的之间存在着巨大的差距;因此,迫切需要进行强化培训,以弥补Kwara州N-agro受益人有效生产力方面的现有差距。
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Knowledge of extension agents on climate smart agricultural initiatives in South-West Nigeria 了解尼日利亚西南部气候智能型农业项目的推广人员
IF 0.4 Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2021-11-11 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v25i4.3
O. Olorunfemi, T. Olorunfemi, O. Oladele, James Olorunfemi Malomo
This study examined the knowledge level of extension agents on six classes of climate smart adaptation initiatives (CSAI). A multi-stage sampling procedure was utilized to collect data from 277 agents in South-West Nigeria with the aid of a structured questionnaire. Data were descriptively analysed using frequency counts, percentages and means. The result showed that extension agents were knowledgeable on crop-mix (56.3%) and tillage-smart (53.4%) related initiatives with more than half of them scoring above the mean benchmark. However, they had a low knowledge level on the majority of the water management (59.2%), fossil-burning (94.2%), soil (75.8%), ICT and other adaptive initiatives (98.9%) as the majority of them scored below the mean benchmark for each of these categories. Seminars and workshops should be provided by extension organizations for these agents to upgrade their knowledge on these initiatives, thus positioning them to effectively be able to render needed advisories to farmers. This will equip farmers to be adept in responding adequately to managing climate change risks and also scale-up their use of CSAI.
本研究考察了推广人员对6类气候智能型适应举措(CSAI)的知识水平。采用多阶段抽样程序,在结构化问卷的帮助下,从尼日利亚西南部的277名代理商收集数据。使用频率计数、百分比和平均值对数据进行描述性分析。结果表明,推广人员对作物组合(56.3%)和耕作智能(53.4%)相关举措了解较多,其中一半以上的人得分高于平均基准。然而,他们在大多数水资源管理(59.2%)、化石燃烧(94.2%)、土壤(75.8%)、ICT和其他适应性举措(98.9%)方面的知识水平较低,因为他们中的大多数人在这些类别的得分低于平均基准。推广组织应为这些代理人提供讨论会和讲习班,以提高他们对这些倡议的知识,从而使他们能够有效地向农民提供所需的咨询意见。这将使农民能够熟练地充分应对气候变化风险的管理,并扩大他们对CSAI的使用。
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Herbaceous farmers’ linkage to grocery stores in Ondo State, Nigeria 尼日利亚翁多州草药农民与杂货店的联系
IF 0.4 Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2021-11-11 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v25i4.2
F. Wole-Alo, Agnes Olubunmi Alokan
This study examined linkage between herbaceous farmers and grocery stores in Ondo State, Nigeria. A multi stage sampling procedure was used to select 96 respondents for the study. Interview schedule was used to elicit information while data were analysed using percentages, mean, and the Pearson Product Moment Correlation. The results revealed that all the respondents (100%) of the herbaceous farmers got information from input suppliers, which can enhance their linkage to grocery stores. However, the linkage between the herbaceous farmers and groceries store was low. Increase profitability ( x̅ = 4.7) and increase yield (x̅ = 4.3) were major factors that encouraged the farmers to sell to grocery stores. Result showed that farmers’ age, educational level and farm size influence farmers ‘linkage to grocery stores. There is need for the state government and other non-governmental bodies to create awareness and training for farmers on how to get connected with grocery stores other than just selling at the local markets.
这项研究考察了尼日利亚翁多州草本植物种植者和杂货店之间的联系。采用多阶段抽样程序选择96名受访者进行研究。访谈时间表用于获取信息,同时使用百分比、平均值和Pearson乘积矩相关性对数据进行分析。结果显示,所有被调查者(100%)都从投入供应商那里获得了信息,这可以增强他们与杂货店的联系。然而,草本农民和杂货店之间的联系很低。盈利能力的提高(x=4.7)和产量的提高(y=4.3)是鼓励农民向杂货店销售的主要因素。结果表明,农民的年龄、文化程度和农场规模影响了农民与杂货店的联系。州政府和其他非政府机构需要提高农民的认识,并对他们进行培训,让他们了解如何与杂货店建立联系,而不仅仅是在当地市场销售。
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Effectiveness of climate change adaptation measures used by women garden egg farmers in Enugu State, Nigeria 尼日利亚埃努古州女花园蛋农采用的气候变化适应措施的有效性
IF 0.4 Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2021-11-11 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v25i4.6
O. I. Nnadi, Francisca N. Ogbodo, A. V. Ohagwu, C. Onyia, U. Nnadi, R. Ozioko
This study investigated the effectiveness of climate change adaptation measures used by women in garden egg production in Enugu State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select eighty respondents for the study. Data were collected through the use of semi-structured interview schedule and analysed with descriptive statistical tools such as frequency count, percentage, mean scores and standard deviation. The major effects of climate change on garden egg production were scarcity of floral resources (x̅ = 3.00), increased spread of pests and pathogens (x̅ =2.78), reduced pollen production in flowers (x̅ = 2.68), increased garden egg susceptibility to pathogens (x̅ = 2.67) and decreased quantity and quality of garden egg production (x̅ = 2.67). The effectiveness of adaptation strategies used by women in garden egg production were change of farming sites (x̅ = 2.97), establishment of water reserve and farming close to irrigated area (x̅ = 2.92). The identified constraints to adapting to the present climate change scenario included: unstable weather (x̅ = 3.00), unavailability of modern harvesting techniques (x̅ = 2.75), increased pest and disease pathogens (x̅ = 2.68) and poor access to materials and equipment (x̅ = 2.63). Hence, this study recommends provision of incentives such as materials and equipment’s and increased training of garden egg farmers on how to reduce and prevent pests and diseases outbreak.
这项研究调查了尼日利亚埃努古州妇女在花园鸡蛋生产中使用的气候变化适应措施的有效性。采用多阶段抽样程序选择80名受访者进行研究。通过使用半结构化访谈时间表收集数据,并使用描述性统计工具进行分析,如频率计数、百分比、平均分和标准差。气候变化对花园鸡蛋生产的主要影响是花卉资源稀缺(xõ=3.00)、害虫和病原体传播增加(xõ=2.78)、花卉花粉产量减少,增加了园卵对病原体的易感性(xõ=2.67)和降低了园卵生产的数量和质量(xř=2.67),在灌溉区附近建立水源和农业(x=2.92)。确定的适应当前气候变化情景的制约因素包括:天气不稳定(x=3.00)、无法获得现代收割技术(x=2.75)、病虫害病原体增加(x=2.68)以及难以获得材料和设备(x=2.6 3)。因此,这项研究建议提供材料和设备等激励措施,并加强对花园鸡蛋养殖户的培训,以减少和预防病虫害的爆发。
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