Adoption of Improved Rice Varieties among Small- Scale Farmers in Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria

Jirgi, A. J.; Abdul-Rahman, M.; Ibrahim, F. D.

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“…The finding implies that the respondents in study area rely more on extension workers as a major source of sourcing information (Figure 1) on improved rice production technologies. This finding differs with Shegun and Adun (2002) and Jirgi (2009) who reported that the greatest key source of information was radio with 43% followed by neighbors (29%) and extension agents (28%). According to Jirgi et al (2009) among rice farmers in Niger State, Nigeria 56% of the farmers received information through the radio, 28% through extension agents, 10% through television and pamphlet 6%.…”

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“…This finding differs with Shegun and Adun (2002) and Jirgi (2009) who reported that the greatest key source of information was radio with 43% followed by neighbors (29%) and extension agents (28%). According to Jirgi et al (2009) among rice farmers in Niger State, Nigeria 56% of the farmers received information through the radio, 28% through extension agents, 10% through television and pamphlet 6%. Fadiji et al (2005) reported that the major sources of extension information among farmers in rural Nigeria were extension agents, radio and other farmers.…”

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Awareness and Adoption of Rice Production Technologies in Jigawa State, Nigeria

Abdulmumini¹,

Omokore²,

Tologbonse³

2021

JASD

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The study broadly aims at providing information on the awareness and adoption of rice production technologies in Jigawa State,, Nigeria. Data were generated from a sample size of 203 respondents and analysed using descriptive statistics. The result showed that the average age of household head was 42 years, average farm size of 3 hectares and farming experience of 12 years. The results revealed that respondents were aware (64 %) and adopted (18 %) rice production technologies. It was concluded that extension workers were a major sources of information for rice production. Therefore, it was recommended that the extension workers should update their knowledge on current production technologies and authentic rice farmers should be granted loan at a very low interest and without or minimal collateral.

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Awareness and Adoption of Rice Production Technologies in Jigawa State, Nigeria

Abdulmumini¹,

Omokore²,

Tologbonse³

2021

JASD

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“…This coupled with population pressure has resulted in food insecurity. Jirgi et al (2007) Cooperative societies and self-help groups are also major players in this respect. Other initiatives included theSmall -Scale Industries Credit Guarantee Scheme (SSICGS), the Nigerian Commercial Banks and Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund (ACGSF), the Commercial Agricultural Credit Scheme (CACS), Nigeria Initiative-based risk sharing system for agricultural lending (NIRSAL), Agricultural Credit Support Scheme (ACSS) and the Anchor Borrower's Programme (ABP).…”

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The Performance of Microfinance Providers on Poverty Alleviation Among Yam Farm Households in Selected Local Government Areas of Niger State, Nigeria

Ndanitsa¹,

Sallawu²,

Ndako³

et al. 2021

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The study examined the performance of microfinance providers on poverty alleviation among yam farm household in some selected Local Government Areas of Niger State, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to draw up respondents for the survey. Data were collected from 120 respondents using structured questionnaire and were analyzed using descriptive statistics, poverty gap index, Foster-Greer-Thorbeck index, head count ratio, severity index, farm budget technique, and Gini coefficient. The results revealed that most (89.17%) yam farm household were males and married (87.50%). The average age of the respondents was 37.83 years; 75% were into poultry farming; 44.17% and 30.83% obtained credit from commercial and microfinance banks, respectively. Also, average income of the respondents before and after the loan was N38, 401.04 and N83, 329.21, respectively. The results also revealed even though credit had positive impact on the livelihood of the respondents in the area, the result of the Gini coefficient (0.6631) showed that there was inequality in income distribution among the respondents in the area. The study therefore, recommended that additional microcredit providers be established in the study area to increase its impact among the respondents especially in poverty alleviation. Also, integrated community development effort should be encouraged to provide rural infrastructures in the study area.

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“…Rice is from the family Poaceae, Genus Oryza and species sativa L. and glaberrima. The crop was introduced to West Africa in the early 19th century (Jirgi et al, 2009). Rice (Oryza sativa) is the most important staple food for about half of the human race and one-third of the world population depend on rice for about 50% of their daily calorie intake (Food and Agricultural Organization -FAO, 2011;National Cereals Research Institute -NCRI, 2010).…”

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Factors Influencing Adoption of Faro 58 Rice Package (NERICA 7) by Small Holder Farmers of Katsina State, Nigeria

S. I.,

A. A.,

F. U.

2024

African Journal of Agriculture and Food Science

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This study investigates the multifaceted factors that enhance the adoption of the FARO 58 rice package, specifically focusing on the NERICA 7 variety, among smallholder farmers in Katsina State, Nigeria. The FARO 58 rice package, known for its adaptability to diverse agro-ecological zones and improved yield potential, serves as a crucial element in enhancing food security and livelihoods within the region. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to arrive at a sample size of 220 respondents based on a sample frame of 2,630 farmers. Data obtained for the study were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The result of the study indicated that the average proportion of the respondents fall within the medium adoption category (0.34-0.66), 42.3% fall within the high adoption category (0.67-1.0), while only a small fraction of the respondents (6.4%) fall within the low adoption category. This could enable smallholder rice farmers to take advantage of access to agricultural information and technology adoption. Based on the findings of the study, it was concluded that farmers’ socio-economic factors had a significant influence on their adoption of the FARO 58 rice production package in the study area.

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Adoption of Improved Rice Varieties among Small- Scale Farmers in Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria

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Awareness and Adoption of Rice Production Technologies in Jigawa State, Nigeria

Awareness and Adoption of Rice Production Technologies in Jigawa State, Nigeria

The Performance of Microfinance Providers on Poverty Alleviation Among Yam Farm Households in Selected Local Government Areas of Niger State, Nigeria

Factors Influencing Adoption of Faro 58 Rice Package (NERICA 7) by Small Holder Farmers of Katsina State, Nigeria

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