CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Niger State in the North-Central zone is one of the leading rice-producing states in Nigeria, and Katcha Local Government Area, which lies in the Bida area near the River Niger, is among the main rice-growing areas of the state. Rice is a major source of food and […]
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THE EFFECT OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION EDUCATION ON FARMERS’ ADOPTION OF CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES (A CASE STUDY OF MAIZE FARMERS IN GWAGWALADA AREA COUNCIL, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY)
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Climate change is one of the biggest threats to food production in Nigeria, particularly for smallholders who depend on rainfall. Erratic rainfall, prolonged dry spells, floods and rising temperatures reduce crop yields and raise the risk of farming. Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is an approach that aims to […]
FACTORS AFFECTING FARMERS’ ACCESS TO AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICES (A CASE STUDY OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN NSIT IBOM LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, AKWA IBOM STATE)
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Most food in Nigeria is produced by smallholder farmers who have limited land, capital and technical knowledge. For these farmers, agricultural extension services are a key source of information on improved seed, soil fertility, pest control, processing and marketing. Access to extension is therefore a precondition for […]
THE EFFECT OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICES ON THE ADOPTION OF IMPROVED RICE PRODUCTION PRACTICES (A CASE STUDY OF RICE FARMERS IN IKWO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EBONYI STATE)
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Rice (Oryza sativa) has become one of the most important staple foods in Nigeria. Demand has grown with urbanisation and rising incomes, and the country still relies on imports to meet part of its needs. Government programmes and development partners have therefore encouraged farmers to expand local […]
THE INFLUENCE OF EXTENSION AGENTS’ FARM VISITS ON THE ADOPTION OF IMPROVED CASSAVA PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES (A CASE STUDY OF CASSAVA FARMERS IN IKA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, DELTA STATE)
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Cassava is a major food and income crop in the southern part of Nigeria, and Delta State is one of the states where it is widely grown and processed into garri, fufu and other products. Improved cassava technologies, including high-yielding and disease-resistant varieties, recommended spacing and planting […]