Constraints and Strategies toward Effective Cost-sharing of Agricultural Technology Delivery in Nigeria: Perception of Farmers and Agricultural Extension Personnel

Chukwuone, Nnaemeka; Agwu, A. E.; Ozor, Nicholas

doi:10.5191/jiaee.2006.13103

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“…A previous study by Ozor et al (2013) also reported that majority of farmers in Nigeria (95.1%) were willing to pay for improved extension services irrespective of their poor income status so long as the extension services remained relevant to their felt needs. In a similar study, Chukwuone et al (2006) found out that one of the most effective strategies through which farmers can pay for the cost of private extension services is through the farmers' cooperative societies. Figure 2 illustrates the frequency of contracted extension services that farmers ranked top three most effective for value chain development.…”

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Changes in agri-business outcomes among the dairy beneficiaries of contracted extension service delivery model in Kenya

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Mwangi

Ozor

2016

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Changes in agri-business outcomes among the dairy beneficiaries of contracted extension service delivery model in Kenya

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“…The factor loading high under each factor variable (Beta weight) represents a correlation of variables to the identified factors and has the same interpretation as any correlation coefficient. However, only variables with loading of 0.40 and above (10% overlapping variance), (Chukwuone et al, 2006) were used in naming factors. Also factors that loaded in more than one places were discarded.…”

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Livelihood issues in herdsmen-farmers conflict among farming communities in Kogi State, Nigeria

Ukamaka¹,

Danjuma²,

Mbolle³

et al. 2017

Afr. J. Agric. Res.

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Conflicts between crop farmers and herders are common in nearly every part of Nigeria. It is a formidable challenge to economic development, threat to food security and sustainable livelihood of the agrarian communities. The study assessed the causes and effects of herdsmen-farmers' conflicts on livelihood of agrarian communities in Kogi State. A total of 135 randomly selected crop farmers was used. Data were collected by use of structured interview and focus group discussion, and analysed using descriptive statistics and factor analysis. The results showed that crop farmers were predominantly male (85.2%), married (85.9%) and with mean age of 51 years. They were small scale farmers with average farm size of 2.9 ha and were engaged in the production of yam (97.8%), cassava (92.6%), maize (92.6%) and other arable crops, mainly for income and household food supply. The farmers indicated that violation of laws/tradition, livelihood interference and cultural factors were the major causes of conflict between crop farmers and herdsmen. Consequently, the socio-economic life, production outcome and settlement of crop farmers are affected, cumulating to breakdown in livelihood assets of farmers. The study recommends that there should be strategic and regular orientation of resource users on the need for co-existence and adherence to regulations regarding use of resources. Multi-stakeholders' efforts exploring grass root participation should be promoted by government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in policies and strategies for management of conflict. Farmers should be assisted with productive resources and training by extension services to reduce vulnerability and protracted conflict in the farming communities.

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“…The factor loading high under each factor variable (Beta weight) represents a correlation of variables to the identified factors and has the same interpretation as any correlation coefficient. However, only variables with loading of 0.40 and above (10% overlapping variance) (Comrey in Chukwuone et al, 2006) were used in naming factors. Also factors that loaded in more than one places were discarded.…”

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Challenges of herdsmen-farmers conflict in livestock production in Nigeria: Experience of pastoralists in Kogi State, Nigeria

Dimelu¹,

Salifu²,

Enwelu³

et al. 2017

Afr. J. Agric. Res.

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Herders-farmers' conflict is wide spread and a formidable challenge to livestock production in Nigeria. The study examined challenges faced by pastoralists in conflict with farming communities. A total of 72 Fulani pastoralists from transit camps were used. Data were collected by use of structured interview schedule, focus group discussion and personal observation and analysed using descriptive statistics and factor analysis. The majority (95.8%) of pastoralists were male, married (80%) with mean age of 39 years and average household size of 11 persons. Herding was mainly for prestige and commercial purposes with average farm size of 240 cattle. Conflicts between pastoralists and crop farmers were caused by socio-economic, security, production practices and institution related factors. Consequently, pastoralists had the problems of insecurity of human and animal lives, displacement and economic losses leading to poor productivity. Therefore, we recommend that all stakeholders (government, nongovernmental organizations, extension agencies, rural institutions among others) should intensify efforts to build cooperative and peaceful coexistence between farmers and pastoralists through public enlightenment, education and campaign in agrarian communities. Government and NGOs should promptly intervene with aids/compensation to reduce vulnerability, persistence and further spread of conflict of pastoralist-farmer conflict in communities.

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Constraints and Strategies toward Effective Cost-sharing of Agricultural Technology Delivery in Nigeria: Perception of Farmers and Agricultural Extension Personnel

Cited by 26 publications

References 3 publications

Changes in agri-business outcomes among the dairy beneficiaries of contracted extension service delivery model in Kenya

Changes in agri-business outcomes among the dairy beneficiaries of contracted extension service delivery model in Kenya

Livelihood issues in herdsmen-farmers conflict among farming communities in Kogi State, Nigeria

Challenges of herdsmen-farmers conflict in livestock production in Nigeria: Experience of pastoralists in Kogi State, Nigeria

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