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Acceptability of egg powder among nursing mothers in rural areas of Ijebu North local government area of Ogun State, Nigeria
(2018) Tijani, S. A.
Eggs are among the most nutritious foods, cheapest source of protein, vitamins and minerals. However, fresh egg is fragile and its quality deteriorates easily. Egg powder adds consistent performance to the list of attributes of the commodity hence the need to evaluate the acceptability of egg powder among nursing mothers as a source of protein. The study was carried out in rural areas of Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State. Random sampling technique was used to select 120 respondents across five maternity health centres. Interview schedule was used to collect data. Data were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics at α0.05. Findings revealed that 62.5% of the respondents had low level of awareness about egg powder, more than half (55.8%) had unfavourable disposition towards egg powder, resulting in 60.0% of them having low acceptability for its use. Non-availability of egg powder (50.8%) and lack of information on egg powder (50.0%) were major constraints to egg powder consumption in the study area. Significant relationship existed between respondents’ income (χ2 = 0.184), level of education (χ2 = 0.233), awareness (r = 0.229), perception of egg powder (r = 0.246) and the level of acceptability of egg powder. There was a low level of egg powder acceptability in the study area. Hence, there is a need to create awareness on the nutritive value of egg powder in the study area.
Assessment of current status of women farmers in Japan using empowerment indicators
(Asian Network for Scientific Information, 2007) Tijani, S. A.; Yano, I.
This research assessed the current status of Japanese women farmers using universal measurement of women empowerment. Two prefectures, Hiroshima and Shimane were selected. Stratified sampling technique was used to select respondents from each village while structured questionnaire was employed to collect data on economic, social, familial, legal, mobility and political status of the respondents. The result shows that status of women farmers was improved in the recent time compared to years back. This was revealed in the favourable responses to some statement questions such as; freedom and participation in voting, relationship with husband, participation in outside work and freedom of movement. However, their status as unpaid workers on family farms, lack of freedom to borrow and lend, inability to express their mind over the children to mother-in- law were the prevailing items of their disempowerment. Classifying respondents on the overall empowerment shows that majority of them were highly empowered. Inferential analysis using t-test to compare women farmers past and present status shows a significant difference, t = 4.827, p = 0.000. Relationship between personal characteristics of women farmers and their present empowerment status using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) coefficient r shows negative correlation between age and all empowerment indicators. Also marital status has negative correlation with familial and legal empowerment while mother-in-law and familial empowerment were positively correlated. It therefore suggests that status of women farmer in Japan has improved, compare to their situation years back.
An assessment of the effect of extension services on arable farmers' production in Ekiti South west local government area of Ekiti State
(2012) Oluwasusi, J. O.; Tijani, S. A.
The study investigated the effect of extension services on arable crop farmers' production in Ekiti South West Local Government Area of Ekiti State. Multistage sampling technique was used to select 105 respondents from the list obtained from the state ADR Interview schedule was employed to elicit information from the respondents. Data obtained were subjected, to descriptive and inferential statistics. More than half (55.2%) of the respondents were aged 50 years and above and 57.1%) had no formal education. Majority (83.8%) were married, had a farm size range of 1-2 hectares (80.9%) and had farming experience of not less than 16 years (72.4%). A large percentage of respondents (68.6%) sourced for improved agricultural practices through fellow farmers and 50.5% financed their arable fanning business through cooperative societies' loans. Crops grown by the farmers Include; maize, yam, cassava, okra, vegetable and sweet potato. More than half (52.4%) of the respondents had favourable attitude towards extension services while farmers' production was low among many of them (48.6%). Significant relationship exist between age (r = 0.305). farm size (r = 0.381), years of formal education (r = 0.488), fanning experience (r = 0.643), attitude of fanners towards extension services and their production (r= 0. 196;p<0.05). Farmers had poor but effective extension services on their production. Therefore, arable crop farmers need a dynamic extension service through purposeful contact with extension agents, government should increase the funding, mobility and. motivation of field extension staff to ensure better agricultural production, and invariably. achieve food security in the country.
Attitude of farmers towards Non-governmental extension organisations in Oyo-State, Nigeria
(2013-12) Tijani, S. A.; Mudashir, H. B.
The study examined the attitude of farmers towards non-governmental extension organisations (NGEOs) in Oyo State. Multistage sampling procedure was used to choose 160 respondents. Data were collected through interview schedule and analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics at p=0.05. More than one-third of the respondents were in the age bracket of 41-50years, majority were maies (67.5%), 76.9% had ten years of formal education and 81.9% were married. Only 28.8% cultivated between 2.43-4.05hectares, 23.7% had more than 2Oyears of farming experience and 65.0% grew cash crop. Majority (86.3%) of the respondents were aware of NGEOs through radio and FADU was ranked 1sl followed by Leveniis as the most prominent NGEOs. Greater percentage (93.7%) was willing to pay for the services of the organizations. However, 82.5% could only afford between N1,000.00~N10,000.00/month. Prohibitive cost of services provided (mean =0.719) was the major limiting factors to respondents' willingness to access services of NGEOs. Notwithstanding, 57.5% had favourable attitude towards NGEOs. There was significant relationship between years of formal education (r=0.346), years of farming experience (r=0.187), marital status (y2=25.47), primary occupation (y2 =10.016) and attitude towards NGEOs. Also, type of crops grown (y2 -4.32), willingness to pay (y2 =9.525), number of hectares under cultivation (r=0.171), source of information (r=0.519) and constraints to using NGOE services (r=0.428) had significant relationships with respondents' attitude towards NGEOs. Synergies and collaboration between governmental and NGEOs become imperative for efficient and effective delivery of extension services
Attitude of women cassava farmers towards participation in growth enhancement support scheme in Oyo state, Nigeria
(2016-12) Tijani, S. A.; Umoh, I. E.
The study examined attitude of women cassava farmers towards the Growth Enhancement Support Scheme (GESS) in Oyo state. Three LGAs were purposively selected while random sampling was used to select 4 communities in each LGA with five respondents each using snowball method to give sample size of 180 respondents. Interview schedule was used for data collection and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results reveal that most of the respondents (67.8%) were within 31-50years of age, married (90.0%), literate (57.8%) with open market (x̅=1.98) and middlemen (x̅=1.78) being the preferred sources of inputs. More than half (52.7%) had over ten years of farming experience, 52.3% cultivated above 6 acres, 68.3% had high level of participation in GESS while 63.3 had favourable attitude towards GESS. Inadequate finance (x̅=1.94) and high illiteracy (x̅=1.93 were the constraints to participation. Significant relationship exists between education (χ2=2.315, p=0.040), level of participation (r=0.258, p= 0.000), sources of input (r=0.223, p= 0.003), constraint to participation (r=0.424, p=0.000) and attitude towards GESS. Though, many respondents were unable to access agricultural inputs from redemption centers yet they had favourable attitude towards GESS. Proper inputs distribution mechanism to eliminate diversion and financial institution with minimum interest rate and collateral should be employed.
Awareness and participation of farmers in extension activities of agricultural media resources and extension centre in Ogun state
(2013) Fawole, O. P.; Tijani, S. A.
This study assessed the extension activities of Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) of University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Ogun State. Five villages that were in active collaboration with the centre were targeted. Ten percent (10%) of registered farmers were selected from each village given the sample size of 170 respondents. Data based on respondents awareness and participation in the extension activities of AMREC were collected through structured questionnaire and analysis was done using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The study revealed that 69.6% of the respondents were between 31-50years of age, 68.3% were males, 88.8% were married and 62.7% of the respondents have one form of education or the other. Majority (82.6%) were full time farmers with 44.7% cultivating 1-2hectares while 95.0% had technical background before the inception of AMREC in the area. Greater percentage (59.0%) of the respondents had been having contacts with extension agents once in 2 weeks. All the respondents were aware of AMREC research activities but 95% had more awareness on market research. Respondents were aware of extension services of AMREC more than research activities and almost all the respondents were aware of input supply services of AMREC. Meanwhile, participation of respondents in research activities of AMREC was occasional while that of extension and input supply activities was regular. There is significant relationship between gender, marital status, level of education and level of participation in AMREC activities (χ2= 20.31, p<0.05; χ2= 6.92, p<0.05 and χ2= 21.58, p< 0.05). Positive relationship exists between respondents’ awareness of all AMREC activities and participation in the extension activities. It can be concluded that most of the participants in AMREC activities were small scale farmers and their awareness and participation in AMREC extension and input supply activities were more than research activities. More female farmers and farmers with large hectares of land should be involved. Also, AMREC should ensure that their research work is disseminated to all farmers within their coverage areas irrespective of the specific target audience.
Awareness and participation of farmers in extension activities of agricultural media resources and extension centre in Ogun State
(2013-12) Fawole, O. P.; Tijani, S. A.
This study assessed the extension activities of Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) of University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Ogun State. Five villages that were in active collaboration with the centre were targeted. Ten percent (10%) of registered farmers were selected from each village given the sample size of 170 respondents. Data based on respondents awareness and participation in the extension activities of AMREC were collected through structured questionnaire and analysis was done using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The study revealed that 69.6% of the respondents were between 31-50years of age, 68.3% were males, 88.8% were married and 62.7% of the respondents have one form of education or the other. Majority (82.6%) were full time farmers with 44.7% cultivating 1-2hectares while 95.0% had technical background before the inception of AMREC in the area. Greater percentage (59.0%) of the respondents had been having contacts with extension agents once in 2 weeks. All the respondents were aware of AMREC research activities but 95% had more awareness on market research. Respondents were aware of extension services of AMREC more than research activities and almost all the respondents were aware of input supply services of AMREC. Meanwhile, participation of respondents in research activities of AMREC was occasional while that of extension and input supply activities was regular. There is significant relationship between gender, marital status, level of education and level of participation in AMREC activities (χ2= 20.31, p<0.05; χ2= 6.92, p<0.05 and χ2= 21.58, p< 0.05). Positive relationship exists between respondents’ awareness of all AMREC activities and participation in the extension activities. It can be concluded that most of the participants in AMREC activities were small scale farmers and their awareness and participation in AMREC extension and input supply activities were more than research activities. More female farmers and farmers with large hectares of land should be involved. Also, AMREC should ensure that their research work is disseminated to all farmers within their coverage areas irrespective of the specific target audience.
Awareness and use of natural growth promoters among poultry farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria
(2013-07) Tijani, S. A.; Ogunlade, O. A.; Adekoya, A. E.
The study investigated the awareness and use of natural growth promoters (NGPs) among poultry farmers in Oyo state. Purposive sampling was used to select 11 local government areas based on the concentration of the poultry farms and 13 respondents were randomly selected from each local government. Structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from respondents. The study revealed that69.6% of poultry farmers were males and 82.7% were within the age range of 21.50 years. Most (67.4%) of the farmers were married, 72.3% were Christian,92.8% were educated and 46.8% practice farming as major occupation. Majority (60.4%) had flock size of less than 1,000 birds and they were aware of NGPs, with feed enzymes having highest percentage (89.3%) of awareness. Feed enzymes and probiotics have the highest utilization with 87.1% and 55.0% respectively. Major constraints to utilization of NGPs are lack of extension agents, lack of knowledge of natural growth promoters, lack of technical know.how and cost of NGPs. Significant relationship was found between farmers’ educational qualification (χ2= 38.762, p= 0.010, flock size; χ2=42.078, p= 0.043 and the awareness of NGPs. Significant relationship also existed between farmers’ monthly income (χ2= 22.744, p= 0.004) flock size (χ2= 48.184, p= 0.010) and utilisation of NGPs. There is high level of awareness but utilization is low. NGPs should be subsidized and distributed through poultry farmers group.
Characteristics of shea butter processing in Niger State, Nigeria
(2020-10) Tijani, S. A.; Sanusi, M. K.
The study examined the characteristics of Shea Butter processing and factors associated with the output in Niger states, Nigeria. Two stage sampling procedure was used to select 315 respondents. Interview schedule was used in data collection. Data collected were analysed with percentages, Chi-square, the Pearson Product Moment Coefficient (PPMC) and simple regression model at α 0.05. The result revealed that the majority (80.6%) of the respondents used semi-mechanised method in processing Shea butter. The average unit price of Shea butter was N476.07K per Kilogramme, while the average income was N439,650.37K per annum. Processors had low level of accessibility to modern processing technologies (66.2%) and more than half (64.8%) of the processors were producing at low level. Lack of credit facilities and high cost of processing equipment were identified as severe constraint to Shea butter processing. There were significant relationship between level of education (χ²=11.18, p≤0.05), level of engagement (χ²=8.71, p≤0.05), income (r=0.819, p≤0.05) and accessibility to modern Shea butter processing technologies (r=0.164, p≤0.05) with level of Shea butter processing output. The major determinants of Shea butter processing output were income, household size, unit price and accessibility to modern processing technologies. Financial institutions should provide soft loans to Shea butter processors to acquire inputs and equipment. Similarly, government agencies should provide Shea butter processing equipment to the processors to improve access to the technologies that could lead to increase Shea butter production in Niger state.
Climate induced changes on fishing activities of artisanal fisher folks in the coastal area of Ogun State
(Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria, 2015) Tijani, S. A.; Hassan, F. A.
The climate induced changes on the fishing activities of artisanal fisher folks was investigated in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of Ogun State. Daze were obtained from one hundred and twelve fisher men using simple random sampling technique. Data analysis was done through the use of descriptive and inferential statistics (Chi-square, t-test at p=0.05 Findings show most respondents were male (90.2%). married 92 2% and mostly used family labour (80.3%). Most (69.6%) of the respondents used fishing net of various mesh sizes and The majority 72.3% of the fisher folk used unmotorized boats and traditionals. Factors influencing changes in fishing activities include reduction of volume of fish catch (79 5%), damage of nets and boats by ocean surges (50.4%), wind storm (59.8%), flooding of dwelling house and fa—-srz 84.8% and problem of fuel wood (81.3%).Coping strategies emearked upon by the fisher folks to combat the effect of climate charge were channelization of beels to Atlantic ocean (90.2%), construction of plant foot bridges (83.9%) and the use of hard wood to construct canoes (61.6%). More than half of the respondents (56.2%) had unfavourable perception of climate change on the extinction of fish species There were significant relationship between age (age x2=7 730). household size (x2=155.479) and volume of fish caught. There was a significant difference between the volume of fish caught ten years ago and now (t=22.427). Climate change has impacted negatively on the fishing activities of the artisanal fisher folks. It is recommended that metrological stations need to be resuscitated and well equipped in human resource and modem equipment to function effectively in climate information dissemination.
Comparative assessment of women farmers’ status in Japan and Nigeria
(2011) Tijani, S. A.; Yano, I.
The research compared the status of Japanese and Nigerian women farmers. The study was conducted in Sera Chuo, Hiroshima and Ohnan Chao, Shimane prefecture, Chugoku region of Japan and Southwestern part of Nigeria covering three locations (Omi-Adio, Ijaye and Kila) within the suburban area of Ibadan metropolis. Purposive sampling was used, to select direct farmers market (DFM) while random sampling was employed to select respondents from each market. Total sample size of 234 was obtained and data collection was done through structured questionnaires. The result revealed that both women farmers were into agriculture through marriage and they were both marginalized in terms of land resources. Japanese women farmers were not participating in the marketing of agricultural products in the past. DFM is being operated as indoor type in Japan while opposite is the case in Nigeria. More than half of Japanese sell their vegetable, rice cake, rice bread and cookies in DFM but only few sell rice in the same market. In contrary, most of the Nigeria women farmers produce were marketed in DFM. Both women were empowered in all indicators but Nigerian women were more empowered than Japanese except on mobility. However, autonomy of decision making regarding borrowing or lending remains low. Both women farmers judged their present status to improve compared to the past.
Compliance with good handling practices among tomato farmers in Kaduna State
(2018) Tijani, S. A.
Tomato is one of the most popular fruit vegetables grown in Nigeria because of its nutritional and medicinal value. However, it is highly perishable and large volumes of tomatoes are lost every year due to post harvest handling practices. Good Handling Practices (GHPs) are essential to retain its value which could be lost through microbial contamination and damage. This study therefore examined compliance with GHPs among tomato farmers in Kaduna State. Multi-stage sampling procedure way used to select 150 respondents. Data were obtained through the use of interview schedule and analyzed using Chi-Square and Pearson Product Moment Correlation. The result shows that the mean age of respondents was 52±12 years with majority (96.0%) being males. Respondents produced an average of 1,511 baskets of tomatoes and earned average monthly income of 138,900±47,478. Respondents (90.7%) had high knowledge of GHPs. All the respondents (100%) always handle tomatoes carefully to minimize bruising and breaking of the skin while 92.7% had high compliance with GHPs. The most severe constraint (ẋ=2.00) to compliance was high cost of packaging materials. Type of labour and knowledge were significantly related to compliance with GHPs. Respondents' association should contribute to buy packaging materials in bulk and provision of subsidized packaging equipment like Returnable Plastic Crates (RPC) by the government will encourage farmers to purchase and use in marketing their produce
Contribution of shell petroleum development company (SPDC) agricultural extension programme to farmers in Oil producing areas of Delta State, Nigeria
(2012-06) Fawole, O. P.; Tijani, S. A.
The strained relationship between Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) and host communities led SPDC to embark on agricultural extension services programme. Based on this, the study examined the contribution of this programme to farmers in the oil producing areas of Delta State. Simple random sampling technique was used to select four agricultural zones out of eleven zones based on SPDC structure. Proportionate sampling technique was used to select 122 respondents. Data collection was done through interview schedule which were subjected to descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings show that 53.3% of the respondents were within age range of 45 and 54 years, majority (76.7%) were male, 74.2% were married while 65.0% had one form of education or the other. All the farmers were aware of SPDC agricultural extension programme and 57.5% of the farmers participated in training and dissemination of information. Majority (85.8%) benefited from cassava stems, 85.8% pineapple suckers and 85.0% plantain suckers. Low benefit was recorded on tractor services (15.0%) and fishing net (21.7%). Farmers’ attitude towards SPDC agricultural programme was generally favourable. There is a significant relationship between sex (χ2; 27.928, p≤0.000), education (χ2; 24.150; p≤0.000) and contribution of SPDC agricultural programme. There was also a significant relationship between awareness (r =0.268; p≤0.003), participation (r= 0.252; p≤0.005) and the contribution of SPDC agricultural programme. Extension contact should be increased and farmers should be encouraged to form into groups in order to enhance their access to other inputs such as tractor.
Contributions of local soap enterprise to livelihood of rural women in selected local government areas of Oyo State
(The Nigerian Rural Sociological Association, 2012-11) Tijani, S. A.; Oyewole, M. F.; Olabode, C. B.
The rural women engage in diverse livelihood activities to provide for their immediate, family needs. This study examined the contributions of local soap enterprise to the livelihood of rural women in Oyo state. A purposive sampling technique was used to select two local government areas from which two communities each were selected. Snowball technique was used to generate list of women involved in the production and marketing of local soap. Thirty respondents were randomly selected from the list generated in each community to give total sample size of 120 respondents. Data collection was done through the use of interview schedule and analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics (Chi-square). Results reveal that most of the respondents (62.4%) were in their active ages. 77.5% had formal education, and 71.9% belonged to an association. About 54.0% produced local soap on weekly basis and 98.2% produced far the purpose of generating income. Greater percentage (59.0%) used calabash as a unit of measurement while 43.0% were both processors and marketers of local soap. A Iso. 61.4% made use of family labour and 77.2% had high perception towards local soap enterprise's contribution to livelihood due to the high income generated from it. Level of education had significant relationship (x(2) = 12.885, p-value =0.024) with contribution of local soap enterprise. Thus, the study concludes that local soap enterprise is an important contributor to livelihood in the study area. Hence, the activity should be given adequate attention in terms of provision of loans and promotion of local market for improved productivity and overall standard of living of the entrepreneurs.
Determinants of community dwellers’ participation in self-help community development projects in Ido local government area of Oyo State, Nigeria.
(2011) Tijani, S. A.; Adekoya, A. E.
The study investigated the determinants of community dwellers’ participation in self- help development projects in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo slate in Nigeria. Three wards out of ten that constituted Ido local government were randomly selected. Purposive sampling was used to select one community from each of the three wards due to existence of self-help projects in those communities. Random sampling was used to select 37 respondents from Ido community, 37 were also selected from Onn while 36 respondents were selected from Akufo given the total sample size of 1 10. Data were collected through structured questionnaire and interview schedule. The study revealed that 66.4% of the respondents were male, 65.8% had formal education, majority (73.6%) fell within 19-49 years while 66.9% had income between 1,000 - 20,000 naira. Three projects, school, borehole and market were prominent in the selected communities. Activities undertook by respondents were: awareness creation, identifying community felt need and ensuring sustainability of projects. The study revealed significant relationship between respondents income and participation in self-help projects. Positive correlation existed between the activities undertook by respondents, attitude of respondents and participation in community development projects. Thus, income, activities and attitude of respondents determine the participation of community dwellers in self-help community projects. More income generating activities, positive attitude toward self-help projects and involvement of the entire community in all self- help projects is essential.
Determinants of market participation among small scale shea butter processors in Kwara State, Nigeria
(2018) Tijani, S. A.
The fact that shea butter is gaining much importance in the international market coupled with the high demands from confectionery and cosmetic industries call for empirical analysis on market decision among processors. The study examined the factors that inform market participation decision in shea butter among small scale processors in Kwara state. Zones A and C were purposively selected from the four ADP zones in Kwara State due to preponderance of Shea butter marketing activities. Simple random sampling was used to select 118 respondents. Data were collected through the use of interview schedule on the socio- economic characteristics of respondents, shea butter market participation and constraints to shea butter market participation. It was revealed the average age of the respondents was 33 years, most were married (92.4%), illiterate (55.4%), lacked access to credit and market information with average income of ₦233, 547.06 (US$ 659.23) per annum. Lack of storage facility (x̅ =2.12), distance to market ( x̅ =2.10) and discrimination from buyer (x̅ =2.00) were major constraints to shea butter marketing. Age (β=-0.29), educational qualification (β=0.17), proximity to market (β=-0.22), access to market information (β=0.30), production output (β=0.34) and income (β=0.007, 0.026) from shea butter including membership in a group (β=1.39) significantly influenced respondents’ decision to participate in shea butter marketing. The study concludes that shea butter processors in the study area have potential to contribute to economic growth and development but lack full participation in large scale or international markets thus, relying mostly on small local community based markets. Hence, it is recommended that shea butter processors be sensitised on investment of external incomes into shea butter production as a profitable venture and policy makers should also promote the village market collection centers.
Determinants of utilisation of university of Ibadan agricultural research outputs among farmers in Oyo and Osun states, Nigeria
(2021) Okanlawon, O. M.; Tijani, S. A.; Oguntade, M. I.
The study assessed determinants of farmers’ utilisation of University of Ibadan (UI) Agricultural Research Outputs (AROs) in Oyo and Osun States, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 176 beneficiaries of AROs in the study area. Focus Group Discussion and interview schedule were used for data collection on respondents’ socio-economic characteristics, knowledge, utilisation level and determinants of utilisation of UI AROs. Data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics like Chi square, PPMC, and multiple regression. AROs considered for the study were use of neem (Azadirachta indica) extract for pest management, rice-fish-poultry integrated farming system, processing of moringa oleifera powder and ruminant feed block meal pattern. Results reveal that respondents’ mean age household size were 40.05±35.48 years of 4.04±1.25 persons respectively. Respondents had mean farming experience of 7.92±5.26 years. The most utilised source of labour was family (63.0%) with mean farm size of 1.56±0.93 acres. Respondents’ knowledge (67.0%), and utilisation (55.7%) of UI AROs were high for innovations disseminated. Respondents’ marital status (χ2=5.99), sex (χ2=3.92), level of education (χ2=30.69); age (r=0.23) and income (r=0.79) were significantly related to UI AROs utilisation. Respondents’ knowledge (r=0.32) and benefits derived (r=0.80) were significantly related to utilisation of UI AROs. The determinants of utilisation of the AROs included educational qualification (β = 0.462), years of farming or processing experience (β=0.27), scale of production (β=0.33) and knowledge on utilisation (β=0.45). The study recommends that farmers be encouraged to improve on their level of education for better utilisation of disseminated agricultural research outputs.
Determinants of vegetable women farmers’ economic security in Boke region, Guinea
(2021-06) Tijani, S. A.
Vegetable production had been a major source of livelihood among women in Guinea. This study therefore, assessed the determinants of vegetable women farmers’ economic security in the Boke region of Guinea. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 180 respondents for the study. Data was elicited from the respondents with the aid of interview schedule and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results revealed that average household and farm size cultivated respectively were 8.54±3.55 persons and 1.17±0.62 ha. Personal land (71.7%), household (97.2%) and hired labourers (84.4%) were used by respondents. Almost all (95.0%) relied on personal savings for the finance of vegetable farming. Prominent constraints against vegetable production were inability to access credit at banks (x̅=1.87), lack of storage (x̅=1.87) and processing (x̅=1.86) facility. Vegetable enterprise was not profitable for 53.3% of respondents. Income from vegetable farming was neither adequate (99.4%) nor stable (100.0%). Average annual expenditure ($4,664.92±1723.75) was higher than annual income ($704.49±1,379.98) Almost all the respondents were economically insecure (98.9%) thus unsustainable livelihood and inability to cope with emergencies. Significant predictors of economic security among respondents were household size(β=-0.229), use of personal land (β=-0.188), use of rented or lease land (β=-0.205), use of family land (β=-0.142), use of family/ hired labour (β=0.159), annual income (vegetable) (β=0.596) and the number of vegetables grown (β =-0.150). The study recommends that farmers be encouraged to form cooperatives in order to facilitate access to credit facilities, need for the establishment of cottage industries and promotion of value addition.
Effect of farmers’ field school (FFS) on maize production among women farmers in Ondo State
(2019-03) Tijani, S. A.
Farmer Field School (FFS) is a popular education and extension approach worldwide that uses experiential and group approaches to facilitate farmers in making decisions, solving problems, and learning new techniques. The study investigated the effect of FFS on women farmers’ production in Ondo State. Purposive sampling technique was used to select two local government areas based on the presence of women among the groups or women dominated groups. One hundred and sixty (160) respondents, comprising 80 participants and 80 nonparticipants were randomly selected. Data were collected with the use of interview schedule and analysed using frequencies, percentages, chi- square, Pearson product moment correlation and t-test αt 0.05 level of significance. The results indicated that more than half (51.9% ) had farm size of 0.5- 1.5 hectares, 49.4% affirmed high effect of FFS; 50.0% gained high knowledge, and 38% experienced between half and double increment on their level of production. There was significant relationship between marital status (χ2=7.73), level of education (χ2=14.09), motivating factors (r =0.673), knowledge gained (r=0.551) and the level of production of women farmers. There was significant difference in the level of production (t=13.450) between the participants of farmer field school and non- participants; and that participation in FFS impacted positively on the level of maize production of participants. Thus, it was recommended that government and non-government organizations should support FFS through adequate funding.
Effect of nutritional intake on anthropometry status of rural pregnant women in Ifelodun local government area, Kwara State
(2017) Adebisi, W. O.; Tijani, S. A.; Oduneye, F. E.
Rural women contribute significantly to the national economy by their activities in terms of agriculture and food security under normal and special condition such as pregnancy in which the body requires increase nutrient intake. Many rural women farmers have poor health status, which could be due to workload and poor nutrition. This study examined the effects of nutritional intake on the anthropometry1 status of rural pregnant women in Ifelodun local government area, Kwara Slate. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select 130 respondents. Primary data were collected using a well-structured questionnaire, and were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results showed that majority (68.5%) of the respondents were between age 20-29 years, Muslims (69.2%), with primary school education (43.8%), marketers (76.2%,) with income between 4000- 6000 naira and have at least two (2) children. Results also show that educational background (x2 = 5. 508; p= 0.044), age (r= 0.241; p = 0.006), income (r = 0.358; p = 0.030), nutritional intake (r =0.550; p = 0.030), had significant relationship on their anthropometry status. Also there was a significant weight gain during period of pregnancy (t = 63.861; p = 0.000). It recommends that pregnant women should be empowered economically to have a better source of income that will enable them afford better nutrition for proper development and growth of foetus.