The study assessed the training needs of extension agents in Edo State Agricultural Development Programme (ESADP). The study specifically examined the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents, tasks and new tasks performed by them and the task areas in which they needed further training. Using structured questionnaire, data were collected from seventy six (76) randomly selected extension agents in 3 agricultural zones of Edo State. Findings revealed that the mean age of the respondents was 41.7 years. More than half (55.3%) of them holders of National Diploma (ND) and about seventy two percent of the respondents had been working in extension service for 6 and 7 years.
The study assessed various motivating factors and level of job satisfaction of staff in large-scale private agricultural farms in Ogun State, Nigeria. A total of 90 employees from five purposively selected farms were surveyed using structured questionnaire for data collection. The findings of the study show that high remuneration, promotion, good pension scheme, job security and recognition of staff were rated as very important motivating factors. There was also no significant relationship between socio-economic characteristics and motivational factors. The results further show that high proportions of staff are poorly motivated due to their non-participation in decision-making process and the reward system appears not encouraging. However, employees were satisfied with the rate and basis of promotion. It is therefore suggested that there should be a change in policy among large-scale private farms to improve organizational effectiveness by improving reward system and involving employees in decision-making process.
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