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Factors Influencing Adoption of the New Rice for Africa Technologies by Smallholder Farmers in Selected Chiefdoms in Sierra Leone 影响塞拉利昂部分酋长领地小农采用非洲水稻新技术的因素
IF 0.4 Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2022-08-08 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v26i3.3
P. Kamanda, E. Momoh, Masa Veronicah Motaung, K. Yila
The study examined factors influencing adoption of NERICA rice production and post-harvest technologies by smallholder farmers in Magbema and Kaiyamba chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. The data were purposively obtained from 150 smallholder NERICA farmers through a multi-stage sampling procedure from NERICA farmers in both chiefdoms. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data, analyzed with the aid of percentage and logistic regression. Demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of the farmers significantly influenced the adoption of recommended NERICA production technologies. For the post-harvest technologies, the R2 of 0.26 suggests that only the socioeconomic characteristics of the farmers significantly influenced the adoption of the recommended NERICA post-harvest technologies. Contact with extension agents, promotion of a literacy drive to raise technological awareness among farmers, and timely input delivery to attract and sustain the farmers’ interest to adopt NERICA rice production and post-harvest technologies.
该研究调查了影响塞拉利昂Magbema和Kaiyamba酋邦小农采用NERICA水稻生产和收获后技术的因素。这些数据是通过从两个酋邦的NERICA农民中进行多阶段抽样程序,有目的地从150名NERICA小农中获得的。采用结构化问卷收集数据,采用百分比和逻辑回归进行分析。农民的人口和社会经济特征显著影响了推荐的NERICA生产技术的采用。对于收获后技术,R2为0.26,表明只有农民的社会经济特征对推荐的NERICA收获后技术的采用有显著影响。与推广机构联系,促进扫盲运动以提高农民的技术意识,及时交付投入物以吸引和维持农民对采用NERICA水稻生产和收获后技术的兴趣。
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Capability of Extension Agents in Disseminating Climate Change Information in Delta State Nigeria 尼日利亚三角洲州推广机构传播气候变化信息的能力
IF 0.4 Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2022-08-08 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v26i3.7
R. Ozioko, K. Eze, Abigail Ngozichukwuka Emordi, D. J. Okoronkwo, C. E. Nwobodo
The study assessed the capability of extension agents in disseminating Climate Change (CC) information in Delta State, Nigeria. A multi-stage procedure was used in selecting 60 respondents. Data were collected on respondents’ capacity for outreach to farmers; existence of linkage on CC and sources of information on CC, constraints to building capacities for outreach and strategies to strengthen capacities. Mean, percentage, were used for analysis. Findings showed the existence of training on CC (23.3%) and practical learning experience on CC adaptation (20.0%). Lack of human resources (𝑥̅= 3.30) and training programmes on CC (𝑥̅= 3.23) were constraints to building capacities for outreach. Organization of seminars, workshops (𝑥̅= 3.58), proper staffing (𝑥̅= 3.57), provision of incentives (𝑥̅= 3.55) were suggested as strategies to strengthen capacity for outreach. Extension agents in the state lack the requisite facilities for outreach to farmers on climate change agricultural adaptation. Also, there are inadequate human and material resources necessary for effective coverage of the farming population. Government and development organizations should hire qualified extension personnel and provide weather observatory for CC outreach in Delta State.
该研究评估了推广机构在尼日利亚三角洲州传播气候变化信息的能力。采用多阶段程序选择了60名受访者。收集了关于受访者与农民接触的能力的数据;CC与CC信息来源之间的联系、外联能力建设的制约因素以及加强能力的战略。平均值、百分比用于分析。研究结果显示,存在CC培训(23.3%)和CC适应实践学习经验(20.0%)。缺乏人力资源(𝑥ξ=3.30)和关于CC的培训计划(𝑥ξ=3.23)是外联能力建设的制约因素。组织研讨会、讲习班(𝑥=3.58),适当的人员配置(𝑥ξ=3.57),提供激励措施(𝑥提出了加强外联能力的战略。该州的推广机构缺乏向农民宣传气候变化农业适应的必要设施。此外,有效覆盖农业人口所需的人力和物力资源不足。政府和发展组织应雇佣合格的推广人员,并为CC在三角洲州的推广提供气象观测站。
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Adoption of Improved Small Ruminant Husbandry Practices among Ranchers in Selangor, Malaysia 马来西亚雪兰莪州牧场主采用改良的小型反刍动物饲养方式
IF 0.4 Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2022-08-08 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v26i3.2
Nurul Athira Mohd Affandi, M. Norsida, Anjas Asmara Abdul Hadi, M. Sa’adu
This study determined the extent to which improved husbandry practices in the study area were adopted by ranchers of small ruminants. A total of 100 respondents of small ruminant ranchers were selected for this study, using simple random sampling. Data were analyzed using descriptive percentage and cross tabulation to determine the adoption of improved small ruminant husbandry practices among ranchers. The study revealed that reproduction, healthcare and feeding had a higher adoption rate among the key management practices of small ruminant husbandry compared to general management. The findings revealed the majority of the respondents (65%) were classified as medium level adopters of improved animal husbandry practices, with an average adoption index of 65. The adoption rates of animal husbandry among small ruminant ranchers should be enhanced by promoting guidance, education and their evaluation on the practices.
本研究确定了小型反刍动物牧场主在多大程度上采用了研究区域内改良的畜牧业做法。本研究采用简单随机抽样的方法,共选择了100名小型反刍牧场主的受访者。使用描述性百分比和交叉表对数据进行分析,以确定牧场主采用改良的小型反刍动物饲养方法的情况。研究表明,与一般管理相比,繁殖、保健和喂养在小型反刍动物饲养的关键管理实践中的采用率更高。调查结果显示,大多数受访者(65%)被归类为改良畜牧业做法的中等水平采用者,平均采用指数为65。应通过促进指导、教育和对实践的评估,提高小型反刍牧场主对畜牧业的采用率。
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Perception of the effects of firewood usage on rural women’s health in Ogun State Nigeria 了解木柴使用对尼日利亚奥贡州农村妇女健康的影响
IF 0.4 Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2022-05-19 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v26i2.6s
F. Wole-Alo, Agnes Olubunmi Alokan, Esther Kemisola Ogundele
The study assessed the effects of firewood usage on rural women health in Ogun State. Samples of 128 respondents were randomly selected from four local government areas of Ogun State. Data were collected with the aid of structured questionnaire. Percentages were used for data analysis. Majority of the respondents were married (91%) with a mean age of 50 years. Most of the respondents (86.7%) used firewood for cooking, the preference of the utilization of firewood over other alternatives was due to non-availability of other sources (40%) and availability of firewood (33%). Some perceived health effects on the respondents were discomfort caused by the smoke from the firewood (𝑥 ̅ = 2.81) and eyes irritation (= 2.53). The study recommended alternative energy sources that are with lesser health hazards be made readily available at subsidized rate in the rural areas since this was the major attractive driving force for the use of firewood.
该研究评估了木柴使用对奥贡州农村妇女健康的影响。从奥贡州四个地方政府区随机抽取128名答复者的样本。采用结构化问卷收集数据。数据分析采用百分数。大多数受访者已婚(91%),平均年龄为50岁。大多数受访者(86.7%)使用木柴做饭,使用木柴而不是其他替代品的原因是没有其他来源(40%)和有木柴(33%)。被调查者感知到的健康影响主要是柴火烟雾引起的不适(≥2.81)和眼睛刺激(≥2.53)。该研究建议在农村地区以补贴价格提供对健康危害较小的替代能源,因为这是使用柴火的主要吸引力。
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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on agro-inputs distribution in Ogun State, Nigeria 新冠肺炎大流行对尼日利亚奥贡州农业投入分配的影响
IF 0.4 Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2022-05-19 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v26i2.5s
W. O. Oyediran, F. A. Alaka, N. Olutegbe, Oluwadamilola Mary Ojo
This study investigated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on agro-inputs distribution and sales along the agricultural supply chain (ASC) in Ogun State, Nigeria. A simple random sampling technique was used to select 96 agro-dealers from the Abeokuta and Ilaro ADP zones of Ogun State. Data were collected and analysed using a computer assisted personalized interviewing (CAPI) system. Findings showed that 89% of the respondents sold agro-inputs in the shops, 26% in the rural villages, and 19.8% at market stands. Due to the lockdown, 68.8% closed down shops for 35 – 39 days, 92.7% found it difficult to move agro-inputs from the stores to the villages, and 85.4% incurred high costs in transporting agro-inputs from urban to the rural areas. Likewise, 61.5% reported low patronage of fewer than 10 customers per week while the average weekly sales dropped from ₦60,000 to 15,600 for maize seeds, ₦78,000 to 27,000 for herbicides, and ₦336,000 to 120,000 for fertilizers. The lockdown was significantly affected patronage (β = 0.64) and sales (β = 0.72). The COVID-19 pandemic affected patronage and sales of agro-inputs in Ogun State.
本研究调查了2019冠状病毒病大流行对尼日利亚奥贡州农业供应链上农业投入物分配和销售的影响。采用简单随机抽样技术,从奥贡州阿贝奥库塔和伊拉罗ADP区选择96名农业经销商。数据收集和分析使用计算机辅助个性化访谈(CAPI)系统。调查结果显示,89%的受访者在商店销售农用投入品,26%在农村销售,19.8%在市场摊位销售。由于封锁,68.8%的商店关闭了35至39天,92.7%的人发现很难将农业投入物从商店转移到村庄,85.4%的人在将农业投入物从城市运输到农村地区时成本高昂。同样,61.5%的银行报告每周的顾客不足10人,而玉米种子的平均每周销售额从6万奈拉降至1.56万奈拉,除草剂从7.8万奈拉降至2.7万奈拉,化肥从33.6万奈拉降至12万奈拉。封锁显著影响了惠顾(β = 0.64)和销售(β = 0.72)。2019冠状病毒病大流行影响了奥贡州农业投入品的赞助和销售。
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Households food security and perception of food nutrition in Enugu State, Nigeria 尼日利亚埃努古州家庭的粮食安全和对粮食营养的看法
IF 0.4 Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2022-05-18 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v26i2.2
S. N. Chiemela, C. Chiemela, Chikamso C. Apeh, Chikaosolu Maryqueen Ileka
The study used household data from 240 randomly selected respondents to assess the food and nutrition security of households in Enugu State. The Household Food Insecurity Access Scale (HFIAS) and Household Dietary Diversity Score (HDDS) were used to describe households’ food security levels. Descriptive statistics, such as percentages, were also utilized to describe households' food sources, as well as their understanding of food nutrition and balanced diet, while the Likert scale was employed to identify the variables influencing their food choices. Only 30% of the respondents were food secure. The mean score of the dietary diversity of households was 5.95 out of 12. The respondents had little or no knowledge of food nutrition and balanced diet. Educational programmes on food and nutrition security should be conducted and encouraged by extension agents, governments and non-governmental agencies to enlighten households.
该研究使用了240名随机选择的受访者的家庭数据来评估埃努古州家庭的粮食和营养安全。家庭粮食不安全获取量表(HFIAS)和家庭饮食多样性得分(HDDS)用于描述家庭的粮食安全水平。百分比等描述性统计数据也用于描述家庭的食物来源,以及他们对食物营养和均衡饮食的理解,而Likert量表则用于确定影响他们食物选择的变量。只有30%的受访者认为食物安全。家庭饮食多样性的平均得分为5.95分(满分12分)。受访者对食物营养和均衡饮食知之甚少或一无所知。推广机构、政府和非政府机构应开展和鼓励关于粮食和营养安全的教育方案,以启发家庭。
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Availability and utilization of digital marketing tools among fresh African catfish marketers in Omambala Region of Anambra State, Nigeria 尼日利亚阿南布拉州奥曼巴拉地区新鲜非洲鲶鱼营销商中数字营销工具的可用性和使用情况
IF 0.4 Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2022-05-18 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v26i2.7
I. I. Nwoye, O. H. Onubogu, I. Uzochukwu
This study examined the availability and utilization of digital marketing tools among fresh African catfish marketers in Omambala region of Anambra State, Nigeria. Frequency count, percentage, mean score and multiple regression analysis were used to analyze the data collected from 120 respondents. Social media marketing (84.2%), video/YouTube marketing (79.2%), websites (71.7%) and mobile applications (55.0%) were the digital marketing tools available to them in the study area. Perceived benefits of digital marketing included easy access to unlimited geographical location and information, its less expensive nature, convenient store hours, and increased customer base, sales, and profit. Level of utilization of digital marketing tools amongst the fresh African catfish marketers showed that there were high levels of utilization of social media marketing, video/YouTube marketing, Mobile applications, and websites, with social media marketing being the most utilized. High cost of mobile phones and laptops, inadequate operating capital, poor power supply, computer literacy, huge advertisement and internet subscription cost, limited access to internet, and lack of awareness were the identified constraints to the marketers’ utilization of digital marketing strategies. Age of the marketers had negative effect on their level of utilization of digital marketing tools, while educational qualification, marketing experience and availability of fund had positive effect on the marketer’s level of utilization of digital marketing tools. Fresh African catfish marketing is a source of livelihood in the study area and the marketers utilize some digital marketing tools. Fresh African catfish marketers be given financial support, and more awareness created on other digital marketing tools for increased income and livelihood.
本研究调查了尼日利亚阿南布拉州Omambala地区新鲜非洲鲶鱼营销商中数字营销工具的可用性和使用情况。使用频率计数、百分比、平均分和多元回归分析对120名被调查者的数据进行分析。社交媒体营销(84.2%)、视频/YouTube营销(79.2%)、网站(71.7%)和移动应用程序(55.0%)是他们在研究领域可用的数字营销工具。人们认为数字营销的好处包括可以轻松获得无限的地理位置和信息,成本较低,营业时间方便,增加了客户群,销售额和利润。非洲新鲜鲶鱼市场营销人员对数字营销工具的使用水平显示,社交媒体营销、视频/YouTube营销、移动应用程序和网站的使用率很高,其中社交媒体营销使用率最高。手机和笔记本电脑的高成本、运营资金不足、电力供应不足、计算机素养、庞大的广告和互联网订阅成本、有限的互联网接入以及缺乏意识是营销人员利用数字营销策略的确定制约因素。营销人员的年龄对其使用数字营销工具的水平有负向影响,而教育程度、营销经验和资金可得性对其使用数字营销工具的水平有正向影响。新鲜非洲鲶鱼营销是研究区域的生计来源,营销人员利用一些数字营销工具。为新鲜非洲鲶鱼市场提供资金支持,并提高对其他数字营销工具的认识,以增加收入和生计。
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Perceived capacities of public extension personnel for climate information dissemination to farmers in Cross River State, Nigeria 尼日利亚克罗斯河州公共推广人员向农民传播气候信息的感知能力
IF 0.4 Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2022-05-18 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v26i2.5
Hilda C. Eta, Oyedeji T. Yekinni, Ginini F. Elemi
The study examined the perceived capacities of public extension personnel for climate information dissemination to farmers in Cross River State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 72 extension agents. Data were collected using structured questionnaire and were analysed using a multinomial logistic regression at 5% level of significance. Some of the climate information disseminated were information on appropriate measures to take to prevent water shortage due to adverse weather conditions (75%) and early warning signs on events such as drought, flooding etc. (70.8%). Radio and/or television (68.1%), and the Ministries of Agriculture and Natural Resources (68.1%) were the main sources of climate information. Respondents perceived that they had low capacities for producing and airing radio and television messages on climate change (15.3%) and carrying out impact analysis of climate change effects on farmers (18%). Results of the multinomial logistic regression analysis showed that years of experience (x2 =6.244; p = 0.044); and highest educational qualification (x2 =11.021; p = 0.088) had positively significant effects on capacity to disseminate climate information. Extension staff should be encouraged to go for specialized studies on climate change and be trained to interpret and disseminate agro-meteorological data and information.
该研究考察了向尼日利亚克罗斯河州的农民传播气候信息的公共推广人员的能力。采用多阶段抽样方法,选取72种推广剂。采用结构化问卷收集数据,采用5%显著性水平的多项逻辑回归进行分析。发放的气候资料中,有一些是有关防止因恶劣天气而引致缺水的适当措施(75%),以及有关干旱、水浸等事件的早期预警信号(70.8%)。广播电视(68.1%)、农业部和自然资源部(68.1%)是气候信息的主要来源。受访者认为他们制作和播放气候变化广播和电视信息的能力较低(15.3%),对气候变化对农民的影响进行影响分析的能力较低(18%)。多项logistic回归分析结果显示,工作年限(x2 =6.244;P = 0.044);最高学历(x2 =11.021;P = 0.088)对气候信息传播能力有正显著影响。应鼓励推广工作人员进行关于气候变化的专门研究,并接受解释和传播农业气象数据和资料的培训。
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Rural households’ attitude to diversification into non-farm enterprises in Katsina State, Nigeria 尼日利亚卡齐纳州农村家庭对非农业企业多元化的态度
IF 0.4 Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2022-05-18 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v26i2.3
D. Yakubu, Nasiru Musa, B. Abubakar, M. S. Jabo
The study investigated the rural households’ attitude to diversification into non-farm enterprises in Katsina State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 256 farmers for the study. Data were obtained with the aid of questionnaire and analyzed using percentage and regression analysis. The most positive attitude was “that non-farm enterprise is a crucial pathway to food security for rural households”. It was closely followed by “non-farm enterprise is a source of agricultural household savings used for food purchase in hard times” and “non-farm enterprise provides a means to cope or survive when farming fails”. Farmers expressed positive attitude to diversification into non-farm enterprises and do not depend on agriculture as a sole means of livelihood but diversified income sources; the diversified farmers had higher income level. Government should support the existing non-farm enterprises and encourage creation of new ones; also improve formal credit access. Furthermore, technical support and skills acquisition training programs should be provided to enhance the performance and efficiency of non-farm enterprises in rural areas.
该研究调查了尼日利亚卡齐纳州农村家庭对非农企业多元化的态度。采用多阶段抽样程序选择256名农民进行研究。数据通过问卷调查获得,并使用百分比和回归分析进行分析。最积极的态度是“非农业企业是实现农村家庭粮食安全的关键途径”。紧随其后的是“非农企业是困难时期用于购买粮食的农业家庭储蓄的来源”和“非农企业提供了在农业失败时应对或生存的手段”。农民对向非农企业多元化表示积极态度,不把农业作为唯一的谋生手段,而是把收入来源多样化;多样化农民的收入水平较高。政府应支持现有的非农业企业,并鼓励创建新的企业;还改善了正规信贷渠道。此外,应提供技术支持和技能获取培训方案,以提高农村地区非农企业的绩效和效率。
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Information communication technologies utilization and profitability of catfish farming in Ijebu-Ode Zone of the agricultural development programme, Ogun State 奥贡州农业发展方案Ijebu Ode区鲶鱼养殖的信息通信技术利用和盈利能力
IF 0.4 Q4 AGRONOMY Pub Date : 2022-05-18 DOI: 10.4314/jae.v26i2.6
F. O. Oke, A. Arowolo, G. Olorunsogo, D. Akerele
The effect of information communication technologies utilization on profitability was examined among 120 catfish farmers drawn through a multistage sampling procedure. Data were elicited with the aid of a structured questionnaire, analysed using percentages, budgetary technique and multiple regression model. Agricultural media information sources utilized by the farmers include mobile phone (79.2%), television (76.7%) and radio (68.3%). The result revealed that ₦592,448.90 was expended as cost per annum on fish production with ₦970,700.54 as revenue and a gross margin of ₦438,880.28 among ICT users while for non-ICT users ₦652,067.47, ₦1,026,428.66 and ₦427,337.41 were obtained as total cost, revenue and gross margin respectively. A value of 0.64 realized on the investment among ICT users implies that for every ₦1 invested in catfish farming, ₦1.64 is gotten as returns, leaving a profit of ₦0.64 while a profit of ₦0.57 is realized among non-ICT users. The factors that determine the profitability of catfish farming include household size (10%), input cost (1%) and television usage (5%) as agricultural media information source. Catfish farmers who utilized ICT have a higher profit level than non-users. Efforts and policies that will promote the farmers’ timely availability and accessibility of agricultural information, particularly through television is recommended.
通过多阶段抽样程序,对120名鲶鱼养殖户进行了信息通信技术利用对盈利能力的影响研究。数据是在结构化问卷的帮助下得出的,使用百分比、预算技术和多元回归模型进行分析。农民使用的农业媒体信息来源包括手机(79.2%)、电视(76.7%)和广播(68.3%)。结果显示,信息和通信技术用户每年在鱼类生产上的支出为592448.90英镑,收入为970700.54英镑,毛利率为438880.28英镑,总成本、收入和毛利率分别为1026428.66和427337.41。信息和通信技术用户的投资值为0.64意味着,鲶鱼养殖每投资1英镑,就会获得1.64英镑的回报,留下0.64英镑的利润,而非信息和通信科技用户的利润为0.57英镑。决定鲶鱼养殖盈利能力的因素包括家庭规模(10%)、投入成本(1%)和作为农业媒体信息来源的电视使用率(5%)。使用信息通信技术的鲶鱼养殖户的利润水平高于非用户。建议采取措施和政策,促进农民及时获得农业信息,特别是通过电视获得农业信息。
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