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Leadership Styles and Employees’ Job Performance at Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria 尼日利亚林业研究所领导风格与员工工作绩效
IF 0.4 Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2023-04-06 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v27i2.4
K. Bolarinwa, Iyanuoluwa Simeon Ajayi, Olufunmilola Oyinade Adenuga, A. Obayelu
The study examined leadership styles and employees’ job performance in the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN). A total of 120 employees were  chosen at random from among the 900 FRIN employees. Percentages, means, standard deviation and regression were used for the analysis. Results  showed that the majority (89.2%) of the employees displayed transformational leadership styles while 87.5% of the employees were democratic in their  leadership styles. Indicators of autocratic leadership style include: superiors telling subordinates what to do, how to do it, and when they want it done (x̄  =3.6). Indicators of laissez-faire leadership style include employees responsible for defining his or her own job ( x̄ = 3.01). Aspects of job performance  influenced by the leadership styles of employees include: efficiently managing information and data ( x̄ = 4.10) and achieving deadlines ( x̄ = 4.10).  Transformational (78.5%) and democratic styles (54.3%) caused (variations in employee job performance. The organization made used of  transformational and democratic leadership styles more than other leadership styles. The organisation should encourage the use of the two styles and  mix it with other leadership styles where necessary in order to improve the administrative strength and achievement of organisational goals  
这项研究调查了尼日利亚林业研究所(FRIN)的领导风格和员工的工作表现。从900名FRIN员工中随机抽取了120名员工。采用百分比、均值、标准差和回归分析。结果显示,绝大多数(89.2%)的员工表现为变革型领导风格,87.5%的员工表现为民主型领导风格。专制领导风格的指标包括:上级告诉下属做什么,怎么做,什么时候做(x ā =3.6)。自由放任型领导风格的指标包括员工对自己的工作负责(x ā = 3.01)。受员工领导风格影响的工作绩效方面包括:有效地管理信息和数据(x ā = 4.10)和完成最后期限(x ā = 4.10)。变革型风格(78.5%)和民主型风格(54.3%)导致了员工工作绩效的变化。该组织比其他领导风格更多地使用变革型和民主型领导风格。组织应鼓励使用这两种领导风格,并在必要时将其与其他领导风格相结合,以提高行政力量和实现组织目标
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Traditional Perceptions of Climate Change Phenomenon Influencing Adaptation Decisions among Women Crop Farmers in Southern Nigeria 对气候变化现象的传统观念影响着尼日利亚南部女性种植户的适应决策
IF 0.4 Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2023-04-06 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v27i2.2
C. C. Ifeanyi-obi, Chimkanmma Chimenem Wigwe, O. M. Adesope, A. Obafemi
The study assessed traditional perceptions of climate change phenomenon influencing adaptation decisions among women crop farmers in southern  Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 420 rural women crop farmers for the study. Structured interview schedule through the use  of Open Data Kit, focus group discussion and in-depth interview were used to collect data. Data were analysed using mean, percentages and Binary Logit  regression. Approximately 89% had taken the decision to adapt to climate change with 81% supporting their decision with action by utilizing available  climate change adaptation strategies. The belief that climate change is too complex to understand ( x̄= 2.83), caused solely by man’s carelessness over his  environment ( x̄= 2.97), rainfall and temperature variation ( x̄= 3.07), violation of traditional farming rituals (x̄ = 2.72) and God’s anger on mankind (x̄ = 2. 65)  were the major traditional perceptions of climate change influencing adaptation decisions among rural women crop farmers. The traditional perceptions  of climate change among other factors were found to influence rural women crop farmers’ decision to adapt to climate change. Knowledge building  through training workshops on climate change is key to stimulating right adaptation decisions and action among rural women crop farmers.  
这项研究评估了尼日利亚南部女性种植户对气候变化现象影响适应决策的传统看法。采用多阶段抽样方法,选取420名农村女种植户进行研究。采用Open Data Kit结构化访谈计划、焦点小组讨论和深度访谈等方式收集数据。数据分析采用均值、百分比和二元Logit回归。大约89%的人已经做出了适应气候变化的决定,81%的人通过利用现有的气候变化适应战略以行动支持他们的决定。认为气候变化太复杂而难以理解(x ā = 2.83),完全是由人类对环境的粗心(x ā = 2.97)、降雨和温度变化(x ā = 3.07)、对传统农业仪式的破坏(x ā = 2.72)和上帝对人类的愤怒(x ā = 2)造成的。65)是影响农村女性种植户适应气候变化决策的主要传统观念。研究发现,除其他因素外,对气候变化的传统观念影响了农村妇女种植户适应气候变化的决定。通过气候变化培训讲习班建立知识是激励农村女性种植户做出正确的适应决策和采取行动的关键。
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Determinants of Adoption of Improved Varieties of Wheat (Triticum aestivum), Teff (Eragrostis teff), and Maize (Zea mays L.) in Central Ethiopia 埃塞俄比亚中部小麦(Triticum aestivum)、玉米(Eragrostis Teff)和玉米(Zea mays L.)改良品种采用的决定因素
IF 0.4 Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2023-04-06 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v27i2.1
Kifle Tekeste, Tolossa Degefa, Shibru Admasu, A. Dawit
This study determined factors of the adoption of improved varieties of certified maize, teff, and wheat seeds in central Ethiopia. The logit model was  applied to estimate the likelihood of adoption decisions. The result showed that 29% of household respondents adopted improved seeds, while 71%  relied on their local landraces. The findings also revealed that farmers' decisions to adopt wheat, teff, and maize varieties were significantly influenced by  educational level, farm size, farming experience, income, credit access, extension contact, farm input, and distance to the market. Thus, the study  recommends that the government should focus on strengthening extension services, improving access to improved seeds, expanding timely agricultural  inputs supply, improving market opportunities, equipping knowledgeable farmers who increase the use of new varieties, and making the land more  economical by sharing agronomic practices are areas that need policy attention enhancing the adoption of certified seeds of improved varieties. 
本研究确定了埃塞俄比亚中部采用认证玉米、聚四氟乙烯和小麦种子改良品种的因素。采用logit模型来估计采用决策的可能性。结果显示,29%的家庭受访者采用改良种子,71%的人依赖当地的土地种族。研究结果还表明,农民采用小麦、聚四氟乙烯和玉米品种的决定受到教育水平、农场规模、农业经验、收入、信贷渠道、推广联系、农场投入和市场距离的显著影响。因此,该研究建议政府应重点加强推广服务,改善获得改良种子的机会,扩大及时的农业投入供应,改善市场机会,为知识渊博的农民提供更多新品种的使用,以及通过分享农业实践使土地更加经济,这些领域需要政策关注,以加强改良品种的认证种子的采用。
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引用次数: 1
Determinants of Communication Channel Used among Rice Value Chain Actors in Nasarawa and Benue States, Nigeria 尼日利亚纳萨拉瓦州和贝努埃州稻米价值链参与者沟通渠道的决定因素
IF 0.4 Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2023-04-06 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v27i2.3
C. E. Nwobodo, E. Agwu, D. J. Okoronkwo, Celestina Dupe Innih
The study assessed the determinants of communication channel use among rice value chain actors in Nasarawa and Benue States, Nigeria. A multistage  sampling procedure was used to select six hundred (600) respondents. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview schedule and were  analyzed using a binary logistic regression model with the forced entry method. Results show that the full Logit Regression model containing all the  predictors for determinants of use of face-to-face communication channel (x2 = 19.74), mobile phone (x2 = 46.453), radio (x2 = 55.12), television (x2 = 34.41) and print media (x2 = 29.71) were statistically significant. The key determinants for the use of mobile phones include: sex, age, number of social  organizations, and years of experience while sex, age, and number of years spent in school were key determinants in the use of television. Therefore,  extension agents should consider the different socio-economic groups in selecting communication channels in reaching out to rice value chain actors as  identified. Also, extension agencies should create awareness, and provide training opportunities to enable actors to take advantage of the available  channels in rice value chain communication.
该研究评估了尼日利亚纳萨拉瓦州和贝努埃州大米价值链参与者使用沟通渠道的决定因素。采用多阶段抽样程序选择了600名受访者。使用半结构化访谈时间表收集数据,并使用二元逻辑回归模型和强迫进入法进行分析。结果显示,包含面对面交流渠道(x2=19.74)、手机(x2=46.453)、收音机(x2=55.12)、电视(x2=34.41)和印刷媒体(x2=29.71)使用决定因素的所有预测因素的完整Logit回归模型具有统计学意义。使用手机的主要决定因素包括:性别、年龄、社会组织的数量和经验年限,而性别、年龄和在校年限是使用电视的关键决定因素。因此,推广机构在选择与所确定的大米价值链参与者接触的沟通渠道时,应考虑不同的社会经济群体。此外,推广机构应提高认识,并提供培训机会,使行为者能够利用大米价值链沟通的现有渠道。
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A Review of the Digitalization of Agriculture in Nigeria 尼日利亚农业数字化发展综述
IF 0.4 Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2023-04-06 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v27i2.5
C. Izuogu, L. Njoku, M. Olaolu, Philomina Chinyere Kadurumba, G. Azuamairo, Gabriel Daniel Agou
It has become difficult to articulate the impacts, needs and challenges of digitalization of agriculture due to the extensive nature of publications relating  to the digitalization of the agricultural sector. This review evaluated the effect of digitalization of agriculture on improved food production and standard of  living, identified the training needs of extension staff and clientele for digitalization of agriculture, and highlighted the challenges of digitalization of  agriculture. From an initial search of 208 articles, only 87 articles met the inclusion criteria using the PRISMA guidelines. Most articles were published  between 2016 and 2020; more studies were carried out in the South Western region of the country. Digitalization of agriculture has reduced the role of  middlemen, provided opportunities for farmers to expand their markets, and improved the linkage between extension and research centers, and  productivity and livelihood of small-scale farmers. Training needs for effective digitalization of agriculture were in skills, use of relevant digital services,  digital privacy and security risks. Challenges of digitalization of agriculture were lack of technical skill, poor infrastructure and high cost of purchase and  maintenance. The government should focus on initiating agricultural technology transfer programs and provide the necessary rural infrastructure to  support the sector's digitalisation.  
由于与农业部门数字化相关的出版物的广泛性,很难阐明农业数字化的影响、需求和挑战。这篇综述评估了农业数字化对改善粮食生产和生活水平的影响,确定了推广人员和客户对农业数字化的培训需求,并强调了农业数字化的挑战。在对208篇文章的初步搜索中,只有87篇文章符合PRISMA指南的纳入标准。大多数文章发表于2016年至2020年之间;在该国西南地区进行了更多的研究。农业数字化减少了中间商的作用,为农民扩大市场提供了机会,并改善了推广和研究中心之间的联系,以及小规模农民的生产力和生计。农业有效数字化的培训需求包括技能、相关数字服务的使用、数字隐私和安全风险。农业数字化的挑战是缺乏技术技能、基础设施差以及购买和维护成本高。政府应专注于启动农业技术转让计划,并提供必要的农村基础设施,以支持该行业的数字化。
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引用次数: 3
Challenges and Training Needs for Integrating Social Media into Agricultural Extension Services in Enugu State, Nigeria 尼日利亚埃努古州将社交媒体融入农业推广服务的挑战和培训需求
IF 0.4 Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2023-04-06 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v27i2.9
Julina Chinasa Iwuchukwu, Okechukwu George Eke, Precious Obinna Arigbo, E. O. Chukwudum, N. J. Igwe
This research examined the challenges, and training needs for the integration of social media into extension in Enugu State, Nigeria. Ninety-seven  agricultural extension workers were proportionately selected from six agricultural zones in Enugu State. Data were generated through a questionnaire  and results were presented with percentages and mean scores. The major challenge to the use of social media was the lack of access to social media by  some target audiences ( x̄ =1.55) and the complexity of the devices (phone and media). Some areas of training needs of the extension workers were how  to place advertisements using Youtube (89.5%), how to transform images on Instagram (89%), how to post a link on Twitter (83.6%) and how to update  WhatsApp application (79.4%). The government and extension organization should provide internet and internet-enabled devices as part of tools for  extension work and the use of social media should be incorporated as part of continuous professional development (CPD) for extension agents by   extension organizations in Enugu State.
这项研究考察了尼日利亚埃努古州将社交媒体融入推广的挑战和培训需求。97名农业推广工作者按比例从埃努古州的六个农业区中选出。数据是通过问卷生成的,结果以百分比和平均分数表示。使用社交媒体的主要挑战是一些目标受众无法访问社交媒体(x̄=1.55),以及设备(电话和媒体)的复杂性。推广人员的一些培训需求领域是如何使用Youtube投放广告(89.5%)、如何在Instagram上转换图像(89%)、,如何在推特上发布链接(83.6%)以及如何更新WhatsApp应用程序(79.4%)。政府和推广组织应提供互联网和互联网设备,作为推广工作工具的一部分,社交媒体的使用应纳入埃努古州推广组织对推广代理的持续专业发展(CPD)的一部分。
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Prominence of Agricultural Information in Print Media: A Content Analysis of Selected Nigerian Newspapers 农业信息在印刷媒体中的突出地位——尼日利亚部分报纸的内容分析
IF 0.4 Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2023-04-06 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v27i2.8
Precious Obinna Arigbo, T. F. Adeogun, E. Agwu
This study adopted a content analysis to describe the prominence given to agricultural information in print media using four selected Newspapers.  Specifically, the study determined the space allotted; the number; and prominence given to agricultural information in Nigerian newspapers. Stratified  and purposive sampling procedures were used to select a sample of 384 editions of newspapers for analysis. Data were collected from hard copies of the  selected Newspapers and were analysed using percentages, Kruskal Wallis (H) test and Pearson Product Moment correlation. Findings revealed that a  total of 102,317.57cm2 space was allotted to agricultural information out of which 41% was used by the Guardian Newspaper. Only 398 pieces of  agricultural information were reported out of a total of 29,666 pieces of information reported. There were significant differences across the newspapers  in the number and space allotted to agricultural information and there was a positive and significant correlation (r=0.794) between the space allotted to  agricultural information and the number of agricultural information reported. The majority (86.6%) of the agricultural information were reported on  other pages of Newspapers. The study recommended that agricultural information should be reported at prominent pages and Ministries and Agencies  should advertise their products and services in the newspapers.
本研究采用内容分析的方法,使用四家选定的报纸来描述印刷媒体对农业信息的重视程度。具体而言,研究确定了分配的空间;数字;以及尼日利亚报纸对农业信息的重视。采用分层和有目的的抽样程序,从384份报纸中抽取样本进行分析。数据从选定报纸的硬拷贝中收集,并使用百分比、Kruskal-Wallis(H)检验和Pearson乘积矩相关性进行分析。调查结果显示,共有102317.57平方米的空间被分配给农业信息,其中41%被《卫报》使用。在总共报告的29666条信息中,仅报告了398条农业信息。不同报纸在农业信息的数量和篇幅上存在显著差异,农业信息的篇幅与报道的农业信息数量呈正相关(r=0.794)。大多数(86.6%)农业信息是在报纸的其他版面上报道的。该研究建议,农业信息应在显著页面上报道,各部委和机构应在报纸上宣传其产品和服务。
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Socioeconomic Determinants of the Use of Social Media among Agricultural Undergraduates in North-West Nigeria 尼日利亚西北部农业本科生使用社交媒体的社会经济决定因素
IF 0.4 Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2023-04-06 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v27i2.10
D. Yakubu, Nasiru Musa, Anas Ahmed Ali, Muhammad Lawal Maidoki
This study assessed the socioeconomic determinants of the use of social media among agriculture undergraduates in North-west Nigeria. Three States were purposively selected out of 7, and 250 students were randomly selected from the States. Data were collected with the aid of a questionnaire. Percentages, means and multiple linear regression models were used to analyze the data. Results of the data analysis reveal that 76.4% of the students’ had a monthly income of ₦10,000-₦30,000; 55.2% spent 10-29 hours per week using the social media. Facebook (x̄=3.18) and WhatsApp (x̄=3.02) had the highest number of users. Age, marital status and monthly income were statistically significant (P≤0.05); while years of formal education and the access to internet were both significant. Age, marital status and years of formal education were the major determinants of social media usage among agricultural undergraduates. The Nigerian communication commission should enforce a downward review of data bundles and also push for a larger access to free Wi-Fi services.
这项研究评估了尼日利亚西北部农业本科生使用社交媒体的社会经济决定因素。有目的地从7个州中选出3个州,从这些州中随机选出250名学生。数据是在问卷调查的帮助下收集的。采用百分比、均值和多元线性回归模型对数据进行分析。数据分析结果显示,76.4%的学生月收入在10000至30000之间;55.2%的人每周花10-29小时使用社交媒体。脸书(x̄=3.18)和WhatsApp(x̃=3.02)的用户数量最高。年龄、婚姻状况和月收入具有统计学意义(P≤0.05);而多年的正规教育和互联网接入都很重要。年龄、婚姻状况和正规教育年限是农业本科生使用社交媒体的主要决定因素。尼日利亚通信委员会应强制对数据包进行向下审查,并推动更大范围的免费Wi-Fi服务。
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Causes Of Cassava Post-Harvest Losses Among Farmers In Imo State, Nigeria 尼日利亚伊莫州农民木薯收获后损失的原因
IF 0.4 Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2023-04-06 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v27i2.7
N. O. Anyoha, Cornelia Udemba, A. Ogbonnaya, Emmanuel Okoroma
The study examined the causes of cassava post-harvest losses among farmers in Imo State, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain data  from 120 rural farmers using multistage, random and purposive sampling techniques. Data were analysed using percentage, mean and standard  deviation. Findings from the study reveal that farmers frequently used mobile phone calls/SMS as their sources of information on cassava postharvest  losses (x̄ =3.01) followed by the use of radio( x̄=2.5) The findings also revealed that farmers experienced different forms of post-harvest cassava losses at  one point or the other. Physical loss was experienced by 95.64% of the respondent, economic loss (93.8%) and monetary loss (97.7%).The causes of  cassava post-harvest losses included lack of finance ( x̄=3.56) poor storage (x̄ =3.46) pest and disease infection (x̄ =3.46) inappropriate harvesting time (x̄ =3.40) among others. Most of the causes of cassava post-harvest losses identified in the study area are serious. Cassava farmers should be granted  credit facilities and been courage to form cooperatives to help raise the funds and get facilities needed to reduce post-harvest losses. 
该研究调查了尼日利亚伊莫州农民收获后木薯损失的原因。采用结构化问卷,采用多阶段、随机、目的抽样的方法,对120名农户进行数据采集。采用百分比、平均值和标准差对数据进行分析。研究结果显示,农民经常使用手机电话/短信作为获取木薯收获后损失信息的来源(x ā =3.01),其次是使用无线电(x ā =2.5)。研究结果还显示,农民在收获后经历了不同形式的木薯损失。95.64%的受访者遭受了物质损失,经济损失(93.8%)和金钱损失(97.7%)。木薯收获后损失的原因包括缺乏资金(x ā =3.56)、储存不良(x ā =3.46)、病虫害感染(x ā =3.46)、收获时间不适当(x ā =3.40)等。研究区发现的造成木薯收获后损失的大多数原因都很严重。应该向木薯农民提供信贷,鼓励他们成立合作社,帮助筹集资金和获得减少收获后损失所需的设施。
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Digital Platforms for Linking Agriculture Investors with Smallholder Farmers in Nigeria 连接尼日利亚农业投资者和小农户的数字平台
IF 0.4 Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2023-04-06 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v27i2.6
J. Akinwale, F. Wole-Alo, Babatunde Oladapo Oluwole
The study assessed digital platforms used to link agriculture investors with smallholder farmers in Nigeria. Content analysis and in-depth interviews were  used for the study. Three digital platforms, namely the ThriveAgric, EZ Farming and Farmcrowdy were purposively chosen for this study. Results  showed that ThriveAgric is user friendly; EZ Farming and Farmcrowdy provide risk assessment scores for easy monitoring. Also, ThriveAgric uses the  Agricultural Operating System (AOS) to track farmers’ activities. EZ Farming uses social media platforms for adverts and campaign while Farmcrowdy  innovatively used the platform to render advisory services to the farmers. ThriveAgric and Farmcrowdy invested in crop and livestock production while EZ  Farming areas of investments were crop, livestock, fisheries, farm equipment and hydroponics. Smallholder farmers’ derived benefits were mainly  observed in the aspect of reduction in post-harvest losses. Untimely delivery of agricultural inputs and cost of running the platforms were identified as  major impediments to the effective deployment of the platform by the farmers and operators of the platforms respectively. Cost sharing mechanism  should be incorporated into the partnership to ensure sustainability and a winwin situation. Also, regular review of the initiative by all the stakeholders is  strongly recommended. 
该研究评估了尼日利亚用于将农业投资者与小农户联系起来的数字平台。研究采用了内容分析和深入访谈的方法。本研究有目的地选择了三个数字平台,即ThriveAgric、EZ Farming和Farmcrowdy。结果表明,ThriveAgric对用户友好;EZ Farming和Farmcrowdy提供风险评估分数,便于监控。此外,ThriveAgric使用农业操作系统(AOS)来跟踪农民的活动。EZ Farming利用社交媒体平台进行广告和活动,而Farmcrowdy则创新性地利用该平台为农民提供咨询服务。ThriveAgric和Farmcrowdy投资于作物和牲畜生产,而EZ农业投资领域为作物、牲畜、渔业、农场设备和水培。小农获得的利益主要体现在减少收获后损失方面。农业投入交付不及时和平台运营成本分别被确定为农民和平台运营商有效部署平台的主要障碍。应将成本分担机制纳入伙伴关系,以确保可持续性和双赢局面。此外,强烈建议所有利益攸关方定期审查该倡议。
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