Oluwaseun Adetarami

Federal University of Agriculture · Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

The current paper examines the socioeconomic and institutional factors affecting the adoption of improved breeds of small ruminants in Nigeria. Data were collected from one hundred and fifty (150) farmers through a multi-stage random sampling procedure from five Local Government Areas in Ondo State. Data retrieved were subjected to both descriptive...

Land is one the major economic resources that plays a critical role in the production of goods and services. It exhibits distinct characteristics which makes it different from the other factors of production. Some of these features include being subject to the law of diminishing returns, immobile, a free gift of nature, varies in quality and limite...

This study considers analysing factors influencing the choice of production systems in poultry egg farming in the southwest of Nigeria. Specifically, the study describes the socioeconomic characteristics of the respondents and also identifies the factors affecting farmers' decisions to select production system in poultry egg farming. The data for t...

This study was designed to investigate the perceived impact of Farmer Business School (FBS) approach on smallholder cocoa farmers in Ondo and Osun States, Nigeria. One hundred and sixty (160) selected cocoa farmers were used for this study, using a multistage sampling procedure. Data retrieved were subjected to both descriptive and inferential stat...

The main objective of the study was to examine perceptions of issues relating to early marriage among pastoral women in Saki East Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo State. Specifically, the study determined socioeconomic characteristics of the women, perception on women's early marriage, and effects of early marriage among pastoralist women. Popula...

The study investigated COVID-19 pandemic and arable crop farmers' production activities in Odeda local government area of Ogun State, Nigeria. Specifically, it determined perception of other issues relating to COVID-19 pandemic, perceived effects of COVID-19 pandemic on their production and sales of farm produce and coping strategies to Covid-19 pa...

This study assessed crop farmers' participation in research and extension programmes in Ogun State, Nigeria. Data were obtained from randomly interviewing 160 registered crop farmers, 10 subject matter specialists, and 40 extension workers. The data were analysed using percentages, charts, and an ordered logit model. Results showed that 69.2% of th...

This study empirically examined the assessment of charcoal production as an entrepreneurial livelihood strategy in Ekiti, Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was employed to select the 66 respondents for this study. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain data, summarize, and present them using tables, frequency counts, percentages, and...

The study assessed the communication strategies and factors leading to the discontinued utilization of bio-fortified maize among selected value-chain actors in Oyo and Ondo States, Nigeria. Information was collected from 320 value chain actors on the sources of information on bio-fortified maize, factors affecting its utilization, and factors leadi...

This study assessed rural residents' perception on utilization of environmental impact assessment for rural development projects in Oyo State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was employed to select 450 respondents for this study. An interview schedule was used to obtain data, summarize and present by using tables, frequency counts, percent...

The study investigates the utilization of extension services for oil palm production in Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria under the theme of Science, technology, and Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture Development. It employs descriptive statistics to analyze data collected from 118 oil palm producers. Findings indicate...

The goal of the investigation was to evaluate agricultural extension services in developing young rural dwellers capacity in Ogun State, Nigeria. Two hundred and forty (240) respondents were chosen via a two-stages sampling process. Frequency counts, percentages, bar chart and means as well as Chi-square, Linear Multiple Regression and Spearman rho...

Before this study, several studies investigated the resource use efficiency of cocoa farmers in the study area. However, there seems to be no consensus on the production stage of cocoa in Idanre LGA of Ondo State. Hence, this study focuses on the profitability and resource use efficiency of the farmers with a view to determining the current stage o...

Adaptation is second to none in adjusting to a changing climate. The study was conducted to assess the climate change adaptation needs of arable crop farmers in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State. A Multistage sampling procedure was employed to select one hundred and seventy respondents. An interview guide was used to collect data and analyse u...

For the farming profession to continue and to ensure sustainable agricultural output to feed the teeming population, farm children must participate in farming activities. The study attempted to assess the influence of the engagement of farm children in farming activities on their willingness to choose agriculture as a prospective career in Odeda LG...

This study examined the perceived effect of school feeding programme on academic performance of rural children in Odeda Local Government area of Ogun State. The study obtained data on the socioeconomic characteristics of the respondents, the perceived effect of feeding on both the enrolment and academic performance of pupils from 36 teachers using...

This study was conducted to examine the effect of flood on the livelihood activities of smallholder crop farmers in Oke-ogun, Saki West Local Government Area, Oyo State. Specifically, it identified the livelihood activities of farmers, assessed the effects of floods, and identified adaptation measures adopted by the farmers. Multiple sampling techn...

The research assessed farmers of arable crops in Akoko southwest local government area of Ondo State, Nigeria on their adaptation strategies to perceived climatic unpredictability. Using a multistage sampling, cross-sectional data were collected from 150 farmers in rural areas of all the local governments using a standardized questionnaire. Descrip...

Global climate change threatens agriculture, especially in developing nations like Nigeria. Climate Smart Agricultural Practices (CSAPs) were examined as climate change adaptation techniques for arable crop producers in Owode, Ogun State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique randomly chose 120 farmers. Survey data was analysed using frequency...

Communities, particularly those in the developing countries like Nigeria, require critical interventions in order to achieve rapid transformation. This study was designed to investigate rural dwellers' perception of modern interventions on community development projects in Odeda Local Government Areas-LGAs of Ogun State, Nigeria. A multistage sampl...

The achievement of success in the workplace and the employees' level of job performance are largely determined by the ability to manage the emotions of oneself and others. This study assessed the effects of Organizational Citizenship Behaviour (OCB) and Emotional Intelligence (EI) on agro-faculties' job performance in Federal University of Agricult...

The study on the use of agricultural programmes' technical information on adoption of improved technologies by cassava farmers was conducted in Ogun State. A two stage sampling procedure was used to select 205 respondents for the study. A well-structured questionnaire and interview guide were used to obtain primary data. The data were analyzed by d...

This study assessed rural women participation in cooperative societies, in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria. Data were collected from ninety-six (96) respondents using a multi stage sampling procedure. Data were described using frequency counts, percentage, mean, and analyzed using t-test. Results showed that mean age of the co-...

This study examines the turnover intention factors and its effect on extension officers’ job performance in Ondo State, Nigeria. The study used stratified sampling technique to select 80 extension officers of the Agricultural Development Project in the 4 zones of Ondo State. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and regr...

This study assessed the effect of Ondo State Agricultural Inputs Supply Agency (OSAISA) on the profitability of crop farmers in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria. The study specifically described the socioeconomic characteristics of arable crop farmers, compared the profitability of OSAISA patronizing food crop farmers (PF) and non-p...

This study assessed the effect of Ondo State Agricultural Inputs Supply Agency (OSAISA) on the profitability of crop farmers in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria. The study specifically described the socioeconomic characteristics of arable crop farmers, compared the profitability of OSAISA patronizing food crop farmers (PF) and non-p...

This research measured the output supply and input demand response of poultry egg production in South-western Nigeria. Specifically, the research noted both elasticities of output supply and input demand for egg production, as well as the short run profit value. This is necessary due to the acute shortage of information on the study area’s elastici...

The study is designed to determine the utilization and profitability of good agricultural practices (GAP) programme on maize farmers in Ondo State, Nigeria. The primary data used in the study were collected with the aid of structured questionnaire and multi-stage sampling procedure to select 240 respondents. Descriptive statistics, budgeting techni...

The study assessed the incidences and perceived causes of defilement among adolescents in Abeokuta North Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select a total of 120 respondents for the study. Questionnaire was used to elicit information from the respondents. Data collected was analysed using frequenc...

This paper examined the economics of beekeeping in Ondo State, Nigeria, as a panacea for youth unemployment. Specifically, the study determined the profitability and identified factors influencing the number of bee products produced. Multi-stage sampling procedure was employed for the selection of fifty (50) respondents. Data were collected with th...

This paper presents challenges facing agricultural extension system in Nigeria most especially, during crises and emergencies, which necessitate the adoption of digitizing extension systems as a basis for improving farmers' access to extension services during emergencies. The emergence of ICTs has given rise to digitization, which is the delivery o...

This paper presents challenges facing agricultural extension system in Nigeria most especially, during crises and emergencies, which necessitate the adoption of digitizing extension systems as a basis for improving farmers' access to extension services during emergencies. The emergence of ICTs has given rise to digitization, which is the delivery o...

Abstract This study assessed livelihood diversification and settlement patterns among agro-pastoralists in Ibadan/Ibarapa Agricultural Zone, Oyo State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 106 agro- pastoralists, while data were collected with the aid of pre-tested and validated interview guide. Data were subjected to desc...