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Evaluation of West African Agricultural Productivity Programme in the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training Adopted Villages 农业研究和培训研究所西非农业生产力方案评价
Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2023-10-20 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v27i4.4
Anjolaoluwa Ore Fadairo, Margaret Olayemi Oyedokun, Adeniyi Suraju Amusat, Lucia Omobolanle Ogunsumi, Bosede Olukemi Lawal
This study examined gaps and gains of WAAPP interventions on the agricultural productivity of farmers in IAR&T-adopted villages of southwest Nigeria. Purposively, 4 adopted villages where the WAAPP project was implemented were selected and a total of 138 farmers were interviewed. With the use of a questionnaire, the study assessed the impact of WAAPP project on the specific agricultural needs of villages, determined agricultural productivity for crop and livestock enterprises and identified challenges associated with the intervention. Linear regression model, variance analysis, and t-test were used to achieve the study objectives. Major gaps identified in WAAPP activities were inconsistencies in operation (x̄ = 2.36), limited market access (x̄ = 2.35) and poor communication with members (x̄= 2.35). Significant differences also existed in the impact of WAAPP intervention among villages (F= 5.103), and enterprise type (F=4.553). Sex (β = 0.373), age (β = 0.312) and enterprise type (β = 0.365) were major contributors to productivity in WAAPP. The paper concludes that WAAPP interventions in adopted villages had a positive impact on crop and livestock productions of beneficiaries, though constraints by inconsistencies in operation, intra-communication and limited market access. The study recommends continuous funding and monitoring of agricultural activities by WAAPP to broaden the impact of the intervention.
本研究考察了WAAPP干预措施对尼日利亚西南部采用国际农业援助计划的村庄农民农业生产力的差距和收益。有针对性地选取了实施WAAPP项目的4个被收养村,共采访了138名农民。通过问卷调查,本研究评估了WAAPP项目对村庄特定农业需求的影响,确定了作物和畜牧业企业的农业生产力,并确定了与干预措施相关的挑战。采用线性回归模型、方差分析和t检验来实现研究目标。WAAPP活动中发现的主要差距是操作不一致(x ā = 2.36)、市场准入有限(x ā = 2.35)和与成员沟通不良(x ā = 2.35)。WAAPP干预的影响在村庄(F= 5.103)和企业类型(F=4.553)之间也存在显著差异。性别(β = 0.373)、年龄(β = 0.312)和企业类型(β = 0.365)是影响WAAPP生产力的主要因素。本文的结论是,尽管受到操作不一致、内部沟通和有限的市场准入的限制,在被采纳的村庄实施WAAPP干预措施对受益者的作物和牲畜生产产生了积极影响。该研究建议WAAPP继续资助和监测农业活动,以扩大干预措施的影响。
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Awareness, access and utilization of certified seeds by rice farmers in Ebonyi State 埃邦伊州稻农对认证种子的认识、获取和利用
Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2023-10-20 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v27i4.8
Chibuzo Uzoma Izuogu, Jude Onwe Nwokpoku, Martha Akunna Orugbala, Gillian Chidozie Azuamairo, Loveday Chukwudi Njoku, Gabriel Daniel Agou, Sikiru Ibrahim-Olesin, Ikechukwu Chiemena Chinaka
The study assessed the awareness, access and utilization of certified seeds by rice farmers in Ebonyi State. One hundred and Twenty respondents were selected for the study using a multi-stage random sampling procedure. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed with percentages, mean and Probit regression at 5% significance level. Results show that 51.7% of the farmers were aware of certified rice seeds. The main sources of information on certified seeds were cooperative associations (72.5%) and mass media (49.0 %). Certified rice seeds were available for the farmers (x̄ =1.8) but not always accessible ( x̄= 1.3). Majority of the farmers utilized FARO 44 (74.2%) due to its early maturing and high yielding quality. Membership of a cooperative association (0.600) and ownership of phones (0.012) had positive significant influence on the utilization of certified seeds. The study concludes that rice farmers have low access to certified seeds and recommends that the value chain for the distribution of certified seeds should be re-invigorated to ensure that certified seeds become more accessible to farmers
该研究评估了Ebonyi州稻农对认证种子的认识、获取和利用情况。采用多阶段随机抽样方法,选取120名调查对象进行研究。采用结构化问卷收集数据,采用5%显著性水平的百分比、均值和Probit回归进行分析。结果表明,51.7%的农民知道水稻种子认证。获得认证种子信息的主要来源是合作协会(72.5%)和大众媒体(49.0%)。农民可以获得经认证的水稻种子(x ā =1.8),但并非总是可以获得(x ā = 1.3)。由于早熟、高产,大多数农民使用FARO 44(74.2%)。合作协会成员(0.600)和手机拥有量(0.012)对认证种子的利用有显著的正影响。该研究的结论是,稻农获得认证种子的机会很少,并建议重新激活认证种子分销的价值链,以确保农民更容易获得认证种子
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Perceived soft skills needs of agriculture students in public universities in Niger Delta, Nigeria 尼日利亚尼日尔三角洲公立大学农业专业学生软技能需求感知
Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2023-10-20 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v27i4.2
Charity Nwamaka Atoma, Elizabeth Chidinma Mube-William, Olufemi Martins Adesope
The study investigated the perceived soft skills needs of agriculture students in public universities in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria. The population of the study is 11,283 agriculture undergraduate students in the 12 public universities in states in the Niger Delta geo-political zone. The sample size was 300 agriculture undergraduate students. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select the sample. The instrument for data collection was a questionnaire. Percentage and mean were used for analysis. Results revealed that the majority of the respondents (97.2%) could communicate effectively; 96% had a good sense of humour; 95.6% possessed the ability to cope with new changes; 92% possessed the ability to meet responsibilities on time; 89.6% possessed problem-solving skills. The results also revealed that agriculture students need many soft skills; some of which are creative thinking skills (x̄ =3.51), teamwork skills (x̄ =3.50); problem-solving/decision-making skills (x̄ =3.48); and leadership/management skills (x̄ ==3.47) among others. The universities should establish 6-month to 1-year student internship programmes, which will enable agriculture students to fully understand professional soft skills such as teamwork, creative thinking skills, and time management, among others that are relevant to the establishment and sustainability of agro-based enterprises.
本研究调查了尼日利亚尼日尔三角洲地区公立大学农业专业学生对软技能需求的感知。该研究的人口是尼日尔三角洲地缘政治区各州12所公立大学的11,283名农业本科生。样本量为300名农业本科学生。采用多阶段抽样程序选择样本。数据收集的工具是一份问卷。采用百分率和平均值进行分析。结果显示,绝大多数受访者(97.2%)能够有效沟通;96%的学生有良好的幽默感;95.6%具备应对新变化的能力;92%的人有能力按时完成职责;89.6%具备解决问题的能力。结果还表明,农业专业学生需要许多软技能;其中一些是创造性思维技能(x′=3.51),团队合作技能(x′=3.50);解决问题/决策能力(x ā =3.48);以及领导/管理技能(x ā ==3.47)。大学应设立为期6个月至1年的学生实习计划,让农业专业的学生充分了解与农业企业的建立和可持续发展有关的专业软技能,如团队合作、创造性思维能力、时间管理等。
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Cost of farm operations for major cereals in Nigeria 尼日利亚主要谷物的农场经营成本
Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2023-10-20 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v27i4.6
Fadlullah Olayiwola Issa
This study assessed the cost of farm operations for major cereals in Nigeria. Secondary data obtained from the Annual Agricultural Performance Survey Report of the National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS) was used to compute the cost of 12 farm operations as well as the percentage change in the cost from 2021 to 2022. Results showed that the cost of farm operations for producing major cereals recorded a very high increase across the states in Nigeria. The percentage increase in the cost of farm operations for producing a hectare was higher for maize (25.4%) than rice (18.3%). Furthermore, the percentage increase in the cost of farm operations for producing a hectare of maize was higher in the Northern region (34.9%) than in the South (17.2%). For rice, the percentage increase was higher in the Southern region (21.8%) than in the North (13.7%). The cost of farm operations has generally increased thereby threatening food prices. Efficient tractor-hiring services should be made available at subsidized rates at all LGAs through public-private partnership arrangements in Nigeria.
这项研究评估了尼日利亚主要谷物的农场经营成本。从国家农业推广和研究联络服务处(NAERLS)的年度农业绩效调查报告中获得的二手数据用于计算12个农场经营的成本以及2021年至2022年成本变化的百分比。结果显示,尼日利亚各州生产主要谷物的农场经营成本有了非常高的增长。生产每公顷玉米的农场经营成本增加百分比(25.4%)高于水稻(18.3%)。此外,北部地区生产一公顷玉米的农场经营成本增加百分比(34.9%)高于南部地区(17.2%)。大米的上升率,南方地区(21.8%)高于北方地区(13.7%)。农业经营成本普遍增加,从而威胁到粮食价格。在尼日利亚,应通过公私伙伴关系安排,在所有地方政府以补贴费率提供高效的拖拉机租用服务。
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Optimal vetiver hedgerow spacing for mitigating sediment and runoff erosion on steep slopes in Malawi 最优香根草篱间距减轻马拉维陡坡上的泥沙和径流侵蚀
Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2023-10-20 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v27i4.9
Judith Kamoto, Chisomo Mussa, Nicholas Ozor, Kondwani Banda,
This study assessed the optimum vetiver hedgerow spacing capable of reducing sediment and runoff erosion on a 17% slope. Three treatments were used: 2-meter vetiver hedgerow spacing, 4-meter vetiver hedgerow spacing, and a control plot without vetiver. Erosion pins were strategically placed on the plots and measured periodically over a period of 6 months, accompanied by daily rainfall measurements. The findings revealed the effectiveness of vetiver hedgerows in reducing sediment erosion and runoff from the plots. Notably, the 2-meter vetiver hedgerow spacing proved more efficient in reducing erosion and minimizing soil accumulation within the plot, with an average change in erosional pin height of 1.2 cm, whereas the 4-meter hedgerow spacing exhibited higher erosion rates at 2 cm, which was statistically significant. These results underscore the importance of optimizing vetiver hedgerow spacing to effectively combat soil erosion and runoff on steep slopes.
本研究评估了在17%坡度上能够减少泥沙和径流侵蚀的香根草植物篱的最佳间距。采用3种处理:2 m香根草篱间距、4 m香根草篱间距和不含香根草的对照样地。侵蚀销钉被战略性地放置在地块上,并在6个月内定期测量,同时进行每日降雨量测量。研究结果揭示了香根草篱在减少地块泥沙侵蚀和径流方面的有效性。值得注意的是,2米的香根草篱间距在减少侵蚀和减少土壤堆积方面更有效,侵蚀销钉高度的平均变化为1.2 cm,而4米的篱间距在2 cm处表现出更高的侵蚀速率,这在统计学上是显著的。这些结果强调了优化香根草篱间距对有效防治陡坡土壤侵蚀和径流的重要性。
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Husbandry system and efficiency of goat fattening among households in Nghe An Province, Vietnam 越南义安省家庭山羊育肥的农牧制度和效率
Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2023-10-20 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v27i4.3
Le Van Nam, Nguyen Huu Van, Nguyen Xuan Ba, Pham Hoang Son Hung, Ngo Mau Dung
This study assessed the goat-fattening system among households, its economic efficiency, and farmers` constraints in goat fattening. A survey was conducted with 30 goat farmers randomly selected in Nghe An province. The results showed that goats are kept confined and fed a high level of commercial concentre (46-60%) in the diet. Two types of goats have been used for fattening: growing goats and culled female goats and two types of breeds (Co breed/Lao goat and Boer crossbred). The average fattening farm size was 88.2 goats/period. The weight of fattened goats for selling was from 29.0 to 38.3kg/head and live weight gain was from 3.7-5.4 kg/head/month. The profit of goat fattening was relatively good, from 494-590.8 thousand VND/goat/period (2-4 months). The goat fattening was a profitable alternative income opportunity for farmers in the study areas. Most of the farmers are facing difficulties in disease control, high prices of commercial concentrate, and unstable markets. The study suggests that extension programs need to improve the capacity of farmers in goat fattening techniques and disease management, as well as establish a sustainable linkage in the goat value chains for the sustainable development of goat farming.
本研究评估了家庭山羊育肥系统、经济效益和农民在山羊育肥方面的制约因素。对在义安省随机抽取的30名羊农进行了一项调查。结果表明:山羊饲养受限,饲粮中添加高水平的商品浓缩物(46 ~ 60%)。用于增肥的山羊有两种:生长山羊和淘汰的母山羊,以及两种品种(Co品种/老挝山羊和波尔杂交山羊)。育肥场平均规模为88.2只/期。待售肥山羊体重29.0 ~ 38.3kg/头,活增重3.7 ~ 5.4 kg/头/月。山羊肥育的利润相对较好,为494- 59.8万越南盾/头/期(2-4个月)。对研究地区的农民来说,山羊育肥是一个有利可图的替代收入机会。大多数农民在疾病控制、商业浓缩物价格高企和市场不稳定方面面临困难。研究表明,推广项目需要提高农民在山羊育肥技术和疾病管理方面的能力,并在山羊价值链中建立可持续的联系,以促进山羊养殖的可持续发展。
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Utilization of digital tools in extension service delivery amongst extension agents in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria 尼日利亚阿夸伊博姆州推广人员利用数字工具提供推广服务
Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2023-10-20 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v27i4.7
Chinwoke Clara Ifeanyi-obi, Blessing Lucky Corbon
This study examined the use of digital tools in extension services delivery amongst extension agents in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Simple random sampling was used to select 47 agricultural extension agents for the study. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire while analysis of the data was done using mean, percentages, and the Binary Logit regression analysis. Results showed that the majority (74%) of the agents indicated that they used digital tools in agricultural extension service delivery with WhatsApp (x̄ =3.60) and Video camera (x̄=3.60) as the most used digital tools among them. The extension agents were highly knowledgeable in the use of WhatsApp (x̄=3.66). Age, educational status, household size, working experience and sex were found to affect extension agents’ utilization of digital tools. The major constraints were epileptic power supply (x̄=3.72) and loss of privacy over the internet (x̄=3.66). The study concludes that agricultural extension agents in Akwa Ibom are aware of and utilize digital tools though constrained by some factors. It therefore stressed the need for training and retraining of extension agents on the use of digital tools by the Agricultural Development Programme.
本研究调查了尼日利亚阿夸伊博姆州推广人员在推广服务中使用数字工具的情况。采用简单随机抽样的方法,选取47个农业推广机构进行研究。数据采用结构化问卷收集,数据分析采用均值、百分比和二元Logit回归分析。结果显示,大多数(74%)的代理商表示,他们在农业推广服务提供中使用数字工具,其中WhatsApp (x ā =3.60)和摄像机(x ā =3.60)是使用最多的数字工具。扩展代理对WhatsApp的使用非常了解(x ā =3.66)。年龄、受教育程度、家庭规模、工作经验和性别影响推广人员对数字工具的使用。主要的限制因素是癫痫病的电力供应(x ā =3.72)和互联网上隐私的丧失(x ā =3.66)。该研究的结论是,阿夸伊博姆的农业推广人员虽然受到一些因素的限制,但他们意识到并利用了数字工具。因此,它强调需要就农业发展方案使用数字工具对推广人员进行培训和再培训。
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Oyo and Kaduna States maize farmers’ perception of selected agricultural policies in Nigeria 奥约州和卡杜纳州玉米农民对尼日利亚选定农业政策的看法
Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2023-10-20 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v27i4.1
Benjamin Olusegun Oyelami, Iredele Ogunbayo, Effa Enya, Peace Aburime, Adegbenga Adekoya, Oreoluwa Akano, Uyiosa Genesis Osadebamwen
This study examined the awareness and perception of agricultural policies by maize farmers in Oyo and Kaduna States of Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 424 respondents: 210 farmers from Oyo and 214 farmers from Kaduna, from whom data were collected using questionnaires administered through a phone poll. Mean, frequency and inferential statistics such as Chi-square, Spearman Rho, and Pearson Correlation were used to analyse the data. The findings revealed that farmers in Oyo (67.6%) and Kaduna (68.7%) States were aware of the ban on maize importation. Moreover, farmers in Kaduna were more aware (63.1%) of the Growth Enhancement Support Scheme than those in Oyo (48.1%). Most farmers in Oyo and Kaduna States had a favourable perception of the ban on maize importation. Farmers in Kaduna had a better perception of the Anchor Borrowers’ Program and Growth Enhancement Support Scheme than their Oyo counterparts. The study recommends that Agricultural policies in Nigeria should be co-created with farmers and decentralised to have holistic and encompassing policies workable nationwide.
本研究调查了尼日利亚奥约州和卡杜纳州种植玉米的农民对农业政策的认识和看法。采用多阶段抽样程序选择了424名受访者:来自Oyo的210名农民和来自卡杜纳的214名农民,通过电话调查问卷收集了他们的数据。使用均值统计、频率统计和推理统计,如卡方统计、斯皮尔曼统计和皮尔逊相关来分析数据。调查结果显示,Oyo州(67.6%)和Kaduna州(68.7%)的农民知道玉米进口禁令。此外,卡杜纳的农民(63.1%)比Oyo的农民(48.1%)更了解增长促进支持计划。奥约州和卡杜纳州的大多数农民对玉米进口禁令持赞成态度。卡杜纳的农民比他们的Oyo同行对锚定借款人计划和增长促进支持计划有更好的认识。该研究建议,尼日利亚的农业政策应该与农民共同制定,并进行权力下放,使整体和包容性的政策在全国范围内可行。
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Reconsidering home or farm visits extension method for improving impact of agricultural extension in Tanzania 重新考虑家庭或农场访问推广方法,以提高坦桑尼亚农业推广的影响
Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2023-10-20 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v27i4.5
Respikius Martin
This study examined how agricultural extension agents conduct farm or home visits. Itanalysed the extent to which extension agents follow the guidelines for conducting farm/homevisits and the relationship between extension agent’s characteristics and implementation ofguidelines for conducting home/farm visits. Data for the study were collected through a surveyof 69 agricultural extension agents obtained from 22 Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar regions.Also, qualitative data were collected through in-depth interviews with key informants. Ingeneral, findings showed that home or farm visits are poorly planned which negatively affectedthe conduct of the visits. Furthermore, due to the high farmer extension ratio, extension agentsdo not always make follow-ups of their visits. A large number of farmers constrained extensionagents from visiting all farmers, despite this reality farm or farm visit is still an importantextension method. Nevertheless, for extension agents to be effective, they need to considerplanning home or farm visits as part of the successful extension work.
本研究考察了农业推广人员如何进行农场或家访。它分析了推广人员在多大程度上遵守进行农场/农场访问的指导方针,以及推广人员的特点与实施进行家庭/农场访问的指导方针之间的关系。这项研究的数据是通过对来自坦桑尼亚大陆和桑给巴尔22个地区的69个农业推广机构的调查收集的。此外,通过与关键线人的深入访谈收集了定性数据。总的来说,调查结果表明,家访或农场访问计划不周,这对访问的进行产生了负面影响。此外,由于农民推广比例较高,推广代理并不总是对他们的访问进行跟踪。大量的农民限制了推广代理人对所有农民的访问,尽管如此,农场或农场访问仍然是一种重要的推广方法。然而,为了使推广人员有效,他们需要考虑计划家访或农场访问,作为成功推广工作的一部分。
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Use of Conservation Practices among Arable Crop Farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria 尼日利亚奥约州耕地农民的保护措施使用情况
IF 0.4 Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2023-04-06 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v27i2.11
O. M. Akinnagbe, Adenike Mojisola John
Conservation practices are tools used to help conserve and improve natural resources necessary to maintain sustainable arable crop production. This  study assessed the extent of use of conservation practices among arable crop farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria. A multistage random sampling procedure  was used in selecting 200 arable crop farmers. Data were collected through the use of a structured interview schedule. Percentages and mean statistic  were used in presenting the results. Findings showed that the major conservation practices adopted by arable crop farmers were mulching (100%), crop  rotation (100%), ridging (100%), bush following (99.0%) and mixed cropping (99.0%). The most frequently utilized conservation practices were ridging  (95.0%), mulching (91.0%) and mixed cropping (89.9%). Population pressure on land (𝑥̅=3.77) and availability of funds (𝑥̅=3.74) are factors influencing the  effective use of conservation practices. The results further revealed that longterm continuity of yield from land (𝑥̅=2.84), long-term sustainability and  productivity of land (𝑥̅=2.76) and increased yields (𝑥̅=2.69) were reasons for conservation practices by arable crop farmers. To ensure improvement in  yields, arable crop farmers should be extensively encouraged through access to land and funds to promote the adoption of conservation practices. 
保护措施是用来帮助保护和改善维持可持续耕地作物生产所必需的自然资源的工具。本研究评估了尼日利亚奥约州种植作物的农民使用保护措施的程度。采用多阶段随机抽样方法,选取200名耕地农户。数据是通过使用结构化访谈时间表收集的。结果采用百分数和平均统计量表示。结果表明:耕地农民采取的主要保护措施为覆盖(100%)、轮作(100%)、垄地(100%)、灌木跟踪(99.0%)和混作(99.0%)。最常用的保护措施是垄地(95.0%)、覆盖(91.0%)和混作(89.9%)。人口对土地的压力(≥3.77)和资金可得性(≥3.74)是影响保护措施有效利用的主要因素。结果进一步表明,土地产量的长期连续性(≥2.84)、土地的长期可持续性和生产力(≥2.76)以及产量的增加(≥2.69)是耕地农民采取保护措施的原因。为确保提高产量,应广泛鼓励耕种农民获得土地和资金,以促进采用保护措施。
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