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The Role Of Agricultural Extension Workers In Educating Farmers In Plantain Production
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In Edo State some agricultural extension activities include the following:
getting
the farmers into a frame of mind and attitude conducive to acceptance
or adoption of technological change. This function is achieved by
educating the farmers on newly developed technology and to convince them
of the visibility of the new technologies in agriculture.
disseminating
to the plantain farmers the result of research and to carry the
farmer’s problem back to the research system for solution. In order to
perform this function properly, effective communication exist among the
research institute, the extension agent and the farmers and,
helping
farmers make wise decision in farm management processes. Extension is a
significant tool in assisting the farmers to develop proficiency in the
management of his farm and general agricultural advisory services
(Agbamu, 2006).
Broadly speaking the role of agricultural extension
workers call for the unique blend of skills and attitude. They must have
the competence to understand and apply technical information related to
their work as well as the ability to diagnose problems and come up with
possible solutions such as adopting to new innovation practices. They
should plan and organized extension activities and willingness to
interact with others. The delivery system that matter most in dealing
with farmers are the subject matter specialists who will help in
assisting the extension agents in educating the farmers. Extension
agents are also involved in farm input distribution (e.g. seed yam,
hybrid maize, improved sucker e.t.c.) which invariably increase output
and income generation.
1.2 Statement of Problem
For the past
two decades, the major challenges be deviling developing countries like
Nigeria is that of food insufficiency which is dependent on the
frequency of extension workers effectiveness. Insufficient education of
the farmers involved in plantain production contributes to food
production shortage.
The backdrops of plantain production in agricultural extension are itemized in the following research questions:
a. What are the social-economic characteristics of plantain farmer in selected Local Government areas in Edo State?
b. How does farmers get information on plantain technology in the study Areas?
c. What are types of planting material used by the farmers in the selected local Government Areas in Edo State?
d. What is the level of adoption of technology in plantain production by the farmers in the study Areas?
e. What are the possible constraints faced by farmer in plantain production in some selected Local Government Areas?
1.3 Objective of the Study
The
major objective of this study is to determine the role of agricultural
extension workers in educating the farmers in plantain production in the
study area.
Specific objective were to:
a. identify the socio-economic characteristics of farmers in the study areas;
b.
ascertain the source of information on plantain technology to the
farmers in selected Local Government Areas in Edo state;
c. analyze the level of adoption of technology in plantain production by the farmers;
d. survey the types of planting material used by the farmers and
e. assess the constraints faced by farmers in plantain production.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]The study examined the role of extension workers in educating farmers and constraints farmers face in plantain production in some selected areas in Edo State, Nigeria. A total of 120 Plantain farmers were randomly selected from the study area. Farmers were interviewed using well structured questionnaire. Simple descriptive statistics and multiple regression were used to analysis the data collected. The likert scale techniques was used to identify the constraints faced by the farmers, the result ... Continue reading---
