Maize Farmers’ Perception of Commercialization and Privatization of Agricultural Extension Services in North Senatorial District of Gombe State, Nigeria

Sa’adatu, B A; Usman, Syed; Dahiru, B

doi:10.4314/jae.v15i1.8

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“…It is surprising that even farmers who had no access to extension services from private organizations are willing to pay only if these organizations decide to reach them. This finding is consistent with the finding of Shausi et al [13] who found that about 92% of farmers in Mpwapwa and Mvomero districts are willing to pay for agricultural extension services provided by various providers. This is because farmers see agricultural extension services are more potential in their agricultural activities.…”

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Attitude of Farmers and Factor Associated with Farmers Attitude towards Agricultural Extension Services Provided by Private Organizations in Kibondo District, Kigoma Region, Tanzania

Masanja,

Shausi,

Kalungwizi

2023

AJAEES

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The main focus of this study was based on extension services provided by private organizations such as non-Government organizations (NGOs), Farmer Based organizations (FBOs) and private agribusiness firms. However, prior to make any decision regarding the quality of extension services from these organizations, it is crucial to understand the perspective of farmers regarding the privatization of agricultural extension services. Therefore, the study intended to analyze farmers attitude towards agricultural extension services provided by private organizations. The study employed the use of 120 respondents selected from four villages kibingo, kitahana. Biturana and Bitare. The study used a total of 10 statement which were obtained from literatures, informal meeting with farmers and agricultural extension officer. Six statements were positive and four statements were negative. Prior data analysis all negative statements were converted to positive statements. Thereafter, data were analyzed by using Statistical package for social science version 20 in which descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage and mean were computed. The study found that 75% had unfavorable attitude, 11.7% had favorable attitude, 12.5% were neutral and 0.8% had most unfavorable attitude toward agricultural extension services provided by private organizations. Also, ordinal regression was used to determine factors associated with farmers attitude among all factors only group membership was to found to be positive and statistically significant with P<0.000 and odds ratio of 0.002. The study concludes that majority of farmers are not in favor with extension services from private organizations. This is due to lack of awareness among farmer concerning these private organizations that provide extension services. Therefore, the study recommends that, important strategies such as spreading awareness to farmers about private organizations, fostering public-private partnership and encouraging farmers to join agricultural associations would help to make farmers to be in-favor with extension services from private providers.

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Attitude of Farmers and Factor Associated with Farmers Attitude towards Agricultural Extension Services Provided by Private Organizations in Kibondo District, Kigoma Region, Tanzania

Masanja,

Shausi,

Kalungwizi

2023

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“…In Nigeria, it was found that the major constraints are weak institutional development, lack of cooperation by farmers, uncertainties experienced in agriculture and conflicts and corruption (Chukwuone et al, 2006). Another study in Nigeria found that the main barriers to the acceptance of commercialization/privatization of agricultural extension included high cost of inputs, low profit, poor quality of DAs, high farmer to DA ratio and financial constraints (Sa'adatu et al, 2011). The respondents were asked to prioritize some strategies to alleviate the challenges associated with this system.…”

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Are farmers in Ethiopia ready to embrace cost-sharing agricultural extension approach?

Wordofa

2019

IJSE

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate perceptions of smallholder farmers toward the cost-sharing agricultural extension service provision. Design/methodology/approach The study used data from a cross-sectional survey, key informants interviews and focused group discussions conducted on 384 farm households from six Kebeles of Eastern Ethiopia. Findings The authors find that flexibility and credibility, ability of development agents to address neglected aspects in agricultural production, and reaching diversified groups of farmers as the perceived advantages of the cost-sharing approach. Furthermore, improved knowledge and attitude, enhanced research–extension–farmer linkages, and improved food security and poverty reduction are found to be the three most important impact areas associated with the approach. On the contrary, poor economic status of farmers, high cost of administration and absence of a clear guideline/legislation are found to be the most important constraints. The authors find that increasing farmers’ awareness about the cost-sharing approach and preparing a clear definition of the form, modalities and principles of the cost-sharing extension approach can be a part of the practical solutions to overcome the challenges. Research limitations/implications The current research is limited to the investigation of farmers’ perceptions toward paid extension services. The willingness to pay for extension services – using discrete choice experiments – is dealt with in another paper. Originality/value The first of its kind in the country, the paper tried to assess farmers’ readiness to try a new extension service delivery. The findings have important implications for policy makers and local level implementers of extension programs.

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Competency Assessment as a Way of Determining Training and Educational Needs of Extension Professionals in Nepal

Ghimire

Suvedi

Kaplowitz

et al. 2017

JIAEE

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This study examines the level of and gaps in core competencies among agricultural extension professionals in Nepal. The study population was composed of agricultural extension professionals in governmental extension offices and agriculture-based, non-governmental organizations. During August-September 2015, 349 extension professionals completed selfadministered surveys. The design for the data collection instrument was based on a literature review and on focus group recommendations. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that respondents perceived themselves to be moderately competent in extension core competencies --program planning, program implementation, communication skills, educational and informational technology, program evaluation, personal and professional development, diversity, and technical subject matter expertise. Respondents' perceived levels of competency differed by their current position, undergraduate college attended, and level of education, although not much by their age and experience in extension. Office chiefs and foreign-educated respondents perceived themselves as having higher levels of competency than their counterparts --subject matter specialists and technical officers, and in-country-educated professionals. The perceived levels of the importance of all core competencies were significantly higher than the professionals' perceived levels of their own competency, indicating gaps in extension core competencies among Nepalese extension professionals. The findings imply that that there is a need for in-service training of extension professionals in all core competency areas. Preservice extension education curricula need to be reviewed and updated, incorporating the core competencies highlighted in this study.

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Maize Farmers’ Perception of Commercialization and Privatization of Agricultural Extension Services in North Senatorial District of Gombe State, Nigeria

Cited by 3 publications

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Attitude of Farmers and Factor Associated with Farmers Attitude towards Agricultural Extension Services Provided by Private Organizations in Kibondo District, Kigoma Region, Tanzania

Attitude of Farmers and Factor Associated with Farmers Attitude towards Agricultural Extension Services Provided by Private Organizations in Kibondo District, Kigoma Region, Tanzania

Are farmers in Ethiopia ready to embrace cost-sharing agricultural extension approach?

Competency Assessment as a Way of Determining Training and Educational Needs of Extension Professionals in Nepal

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