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ADENIYI RHODA

Ajayi Crowther University Oyo Nigeria, Agricultural Economice and Extension, Faculty Member

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I am a developmental communicator who specialises in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
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The Agricultural programme titled "Latinuoko"(Right from the farm)

Latinuoko is an agricultural program aired by the Faculty of Agriculture,Ajayi Crowther Universit... more Latinuoko is an agricultural program aired by the Faculty of Agriculture,Ajayi Crowther University. The program is packaged to project Agriculture to the existing and potential farmers, arouse the interest of upcoming generation in Agriculture as a gainful enterprise.

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Papers by ADENIYI RHODA

Utilisation of Information Communication Technologies among Male and Female Rural Dwellers of Southwestern Nigeria

Journal of Agricultural Extension, Jan 10, 2024

Information and Communication Technologies: A Horticulturist Companion for Enhanced Productivity in Nigeria

BOOK OF PROCEEDINGS 41ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF HORTSON, LAAUTECH, 2023

This study examined the contributions of Information and Communication Technologies to horticultu... more This study examined the contributions of Information and Communication Technologies to horticultural enterprises in Nigeria. The study uses secondary data to examine the importance of horticulture to Quality of life, information need, available ICTs, sources of information, benefits derived, and the constraints to ICT utilization. The study found that quality diets and sustainable livelihood come from horticulture; while production and marketing information were the most needed. The available ICT for them were Radio, Television, and Android with information sources being Radio and mobile money payment. The ICT benefits derived were the provision of timely information on market links. However, the constraints encountered in the use of ICT were insufficient funds and poor electricity supply. The study concludes that ICTs are useful for information dissemination and gathering though with a lot of constraints. Hence, horticulturist should form a cooperative society to pool their resources together to overcome the challenges

-SLIDEN AFRICA BENNIN CONFERENCE

-SLIDEN AFRICA BENNIN CONFERENCE

YEKINNI, ADENIYI AND IBIKUNLE 2024 AESON JANUARY JOURNAL PUBLICATION

JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION, 2024

The study assessed the utilisation of Information Communication Technologies among rural dwellers... more The study assessed the utilisation of Information Communication Technologies among rural dwellers of Southwestern Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 240 respondents using an interview schedule. Data collected on socioeconomic characteristics, use, purpose, benefits, constraints, disposition to ICT utilisation, and the difference between the use of ICT among males and females were analysed with percentages, mean, Chi-square, and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation at α 0.05. The results showed that most of the respondents were members of a social group (82.9%) who mostly used mobile phones (WMS=1.64); with no significant difference in the use of ICTs by male and female respondents (t= 0.767) for networking among males (98.5%) and female (100.0%). Respondents’ most derived benefit from ICT use was network facilitation (WMS=0.87); with females (M=13.06±3.90) benefiting than males (M=12.73±3.97). However, the most realised constraint to ICTs use was inadequate funds (WMS=0.60) affecting females (M=9.46±3.90) more than males (M=8.27±4.05); with males (M=85.75±10.80) being favourably disposed to ICTs use than females (M=85.69±10.05) respondents. Marital status (x̄=0.047), years of formal education (r=0.000), and non-formal education (x̄=0.018) significantly influenced the use of ICTs. The study shows that respondents' constraints and perceptions of ICTs limit the benefits derived.
Keywords: Benefits of ICTs, purpose of ICTs, perception of ICTs, gender and ICTs

ODEBODE, SAMUEL AND ADENIYI-

by ADENIYI RHODA and Olufunke Samuel

CYIAP-network publishing, 2023

This study investigated the factors responsible for capacity development in Fish farming among 35... more This study investigated the factors responsible for capacity development in Fish farming among 355 youths of Southwest Nigeria using a multistage sampling procedure. Interview schedule was used to elicit data on respondents’ socioeconomic characteristics, factors motivating youth capacity development in fish farming, the extent of capacity development, and benefits derived in fish farming were analysed with percentages, mean, and Analysis of variance (ANOVA) at α 0.05. The results show that most of the respondents were formally educated (97.6%) and had earthen ponds (73.0%) with a mean number of production cycles per annum being 2.9±2.3 cycles. The motivating factors for fish farming were the respondents’ interest (2.80) and profitability of the enterprise (2.40) with mean capacity development in production, post-production, and pre-production activities being 14.67, 7.15, and 4.09 respectively for 59.7%. Self-dependency (1.92±1.07) and improved food security (1.90±1.06) were the benefits enjoyed by 68.2% of the respondents. There was no significant difference in the level of capacity building (p= 0.115) of the respondents across the state. However, respondents’ interest, profitability, and benefits derived encourage youth capacity development in fish farming; hence these propelling drives should be sustained for enhanced capacity development.

Livelihood Information Endowment as a Correlate of Material Quality of Life among Rural Women in Southwest, Nigeria

Journal of Agricultural Extension

This study examined the livelihood information endowment as a correlate of material quality of li... more This study examined the livelihood information endowment as a correlate of material quality of life among rural women in Southwest Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 384 respondents using an interview schedule. Data collected on socioeconomic characteristics, livelihood information endowment (livelihood information sought and sources of information); constraints to livelihood information endowment and material quality of life were analysed with percentages, mean, standard deviation, the Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Chi-square at α0.05. The results showed that most of the respondents were cooperative society members (51.6%) with a mean year of former education being 8.0±4.62 years. The most accessible information sources were mobile phones (3.73±0.90) and husband (3.72±0.82) with livelihood information endowment being high at 55.7%. However, respondents’ prominent constraints to livelihood information endowment were network problem (0.40) and ...

Livelihood Information Endowment as a Correlate of Material Quality of Life among Rural Women in Southwest, Nigeria

JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION, 2023

This study examined the livelihood information endowment as a correlate of material quality of li... more This study examined the livelihood information endowment as a correlate of material quality of life among rural women in Southwest Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 384 respondents using an interview schedule. Data collected on socioeconomic characteristics, livelihood information endowment (livelihood information sought and sources of information); constraints to livelihood information endowment and material quality of life were analysed with percentages, mean, standard deviation, the Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Chi-square at α0.05. The results showed that most of the respondents were cooperative society members (51.6%) with a mean year of former education being 8.0±4.62 years. The most accessible information sources were mobile phones (3.73±0.90) and husband (3.72±0.82) with livelihood information endowment being high at 55.7%. However, respondents' prominent constraints to livelihood information endowment were network problem (0.40) and poor rural infrastructure (0.39). The respondents' material quality of life status was low 52.1%, as most did not possess landed properties (58.1%). A significant relationship existed between respondents' material quality of life and livelihood information endowment (r=0.134), social group belonged (r=0.153) and constraint to livelihood information endowment (r=-0.017). Constraints to livelihood information endowment inform the respondents' Material Quality of Life status. Network providers should offer efficient services.

ASSESSMENT OF HOME GARDENING ON THE WELFARE OF RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN EGBEDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OYO STATE, NIGERIA

NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF RURAL SOCIOLOGY, 2023

Backyard farming has been one of the routes to sustainable food availability and accessibility fo... more Backyard farming has been one of the routes to sustainable food availability and accessibility for households. The study investigated the contributions of involvement in home gardening to the welfare of rural households in Egbeda Local Government Areas of Oyo state. A two-stage sampling procedure was used to select 120 respondents for the study using an interview schedule. Data on respondents' social-economic characteristics, involvement in home gardening, benefits derived from home gardening and welfare status were collected and analysed using percentages, frequency, mean, Chi-square, and Pearson Product Moment Correlation at α0.05. Result shows that the respondents' mean age, household size and monthly income were 43.0±13.0 years, 5.0±3.0 persons and N145,000 respectively. Most of the respondents were female (52.1%), married (79.5%) and had tertiary education (53.0%) while the most involved home gardening was cultivation of Corchorus (1.57) which was high for 55.6%. The benefits derived from home gardening were easy source of fresh food (1.66) and better nutrition security (1.61) and was high for (62.4%) of the respondents. Result from welfare domain shows that the mostly consumed food item by the respondents was Rice (3.36) with highest expenditure been on Food items (Ꞥ95,000); with high welfare status for 55.6%. A significant relationship existed between respondents' marital status (χ 2 =11.321), age (r=0.357), household size (r=0.207), involvement in home gardening (r=0.299), benefits derived (r=0.205) and respondents' welfare status. The study concluded that the respondents had better welfare status based on their involvement in home gardening. Hence, home gardening should be encouraged for better household nutrition.

RURAL WOMEN' CHARACTERISTICS AFFECTING THE HOUSEHOLD WELLBEING IN OLORUNSOGO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE, NIGERIA 1

by ADENIYI RHODA and Oyefunke Olayemi Adebayo

NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF RURAL SOCIOLOGY, 2023

Rural women's contributions to sustainable household wellbeing are functions of the status of the... more Rural women's contributions to sustainable household wellbeing are functions of the status of their personal attributes. The study investigated the rural women's characteristics that enhanced the household wellbeing in Olorunsogo Local Government Areas of Oyo State. A Multistage sampling procedure was used to select 120 respondents for the study. Data on respondents' socioeconomic characteristics, livelihood activities, living conditions, constraints to wellbeing, mitigation strategies employed, and dimensions of household wellbeing were collected and analysed using descriptive (frequencies, percentages, and weighted mean scores) and inferential (PPMC and Chi-square). The result shows that the respondents' mean age, household size, and monthly income were 39.9 years, 7.6 persons, and N24,699.15 respectively. The dimensions of household wellbeing were possessions of mobile phones (97.5%) and aluminium windows (97.5%) which was high for 67.5%. The respondents' livelihood activities were Trading (WMS=2.53) and livestock rearing (WMS=1.81) with 50% living condition's level. The main respondents' constraint to household wellbeing was low income (WMS=1.95) and was high for 56.7%; while the main mitigating strategy employed was to take less preferred and less expensive food (WMS=1.95) and was low for 55% of the respondents. Significant relationship existed between respondents age (r=0.836), marital status (χ 2 =4.0872), primary occupation (χ 2 =4.4078), monthly income level (r=0.403), social organisation (χ 2 =4.0260) and the respondents wellbeing. The high constraints of the respondents do not influence the respondents' wellbeing negatively due to the average living condition. Hence respondents should be encouraged to diversify their income sources for enhanced living condition to maintain the wellbeing status.

THE ROLE OF HOME GARDENING INVOLVEMENT TOM THE WELFARE OF RURALHOUSEHOLD IN EGBEDA LOCAL GOVERNMEN,T OYO STATE, NICERIA

PROCEEDINGS OF THE 31ST ANNUAL NATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE RURAL SOCIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (RuSAN), 2022

The study investigated the contributions of involvement in home gardening to the welfare of rural... more The study investigated the contributions of involvement in home gardening to the welfare of rural households in Egbeda Local Government Areas of Oyo State. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select 120 respondents for the study using interview schedule. Data on respondents’ social-economic characteristics, involvement in home gardening, benefits derived from home gardening and welfare status were collected and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical (PPMC) at α0.05. Result shows that the respondents’ mean age, household size and monthly income were 43.0±13.0 years, 5.0±3.0 persons and N145,000 respectively. The most involved home gardening was cultivation of Corchorus (¯x=1.57) which was high for 55.6%. The most benefits derived from home gardening was easy source of fresh food (¯x=1.66); and was high for (62.4%) of the respondents. The welfare status of the respondents was better off for 55.6%; with the most consumed food item being Rice (¯x=3.36) while the respondents’ highest expenditure mean was on Food items (#95,000). A significant relationship existed between respondents’ age (r=0.357), household size (r=0.207), involvement in home gardening (r=0.299), benefits derived (r=0.205) and respondents’ welfare status. The study concluded that the respondents had better welfare status based on their involvement in home gardening. Hence, the home gardening should be encouraged for better household nutrition.

Keywords: Home gardening, Welfare status, backyard farming, Nutrition security

RURAL WOMEN CHARACTERISTICS CONTRIBUTING TO HOUSEHOLD WELLBEING IN OLORUNSOGO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA , OYO STATE, NIGERIA

PROCEEDINGS OF OF THE ANNUAL NATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE RURAL SOCIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (RuSAN)), 2022

The study investigated the rural women’s characteristics that enhanced the household wellbeing in... more The study investigated the rural women’s characteristics that enhanced the household wellbeing in Olorunsogo Local Government Areas of Oyo State. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select 120 respondents for the study using interview schedule. Data on respondents’ socioeconomic characteristics, livelihood activities, living conditions, constraints to wellbeing, coping strategies employed and dimensions of household wellbeing were collected and analysed using descriptive and inferential (PPMC). The result shows that the respondents mean age, household size and monthly income were 39.9 years and #24,699.15 respectively. The dimensions of household wellbeing were possessions of mobile phone (97.5%) and aluminum windows (97.5%) which was high for 67.5%. The respondents’ main livelihood activities were Trading (WMS=2.53) and rearing of livestock (WMS=1.81) with 50% living condition’s level. The main respondents’ constraint to household wellbeing was low income (WMS=1.95) and was high for 56.7%; while the main coping strategy employed was to take less preferred and less expensive food (WMS=1.95) and was low for 55% of the respondents. Significant relationship existed between respondents age (r=0.836), monthly income level (r=0.403) and the respondents wellbeing. The high constraints of the respondents do not influence the respondents’ wellbeing negatively due to the average living condition. Hence respondents should be encouraged to diversify their income sources for enhanced living condition to maintain the wellbeing status.
Key words: Living condition, Coping strategies, Rural women, Household wellbeing, Rural livelihood activities.

POTENTIAL OF CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURE FOR FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY IN NIGERIA

by ADENIYI RHODA and Stella Odebode

NIWARD 2022 CONFRENCE PROCEEDINGS, 2022

Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) can be defined as the ability of agricultural stakeholders across... more Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) can be defined as the ability of agricultural stakeholders across the value chain to sustainably enhance productivity and income; by coping effectively with the effects of climate change through adaption and reduction in the emission of greenhouse gasses to the environment. The study identified three components of CSA to be food and nutrition security, mitigation and adaptation. Six objectives addressing the focus of CSA were highlighted to include: easy access to climate related information; reduction of vulnerability to drought, pests, diseases and other climate-related risks; and soil conservation strategies among others. The impact of climate change on livelihoods and household food security across the value chain were discussed. The implementation and adoption of new agricultural technologies, diversification of agricultural crops, Information and Communication Technologies usage, biotechnology and agroforestry among others were the suggested resilience principles against climate change. CSA practiced in Africa as documented by the World Bank Group Approach with example in Senegal, Kenya and Malawi was examined. However, the roles of ICTs and the contributions of rural women to effective practice of CSA were stated while benefits like enhanced sustainable

Poultry farmers adaptation strategies to consequences of COVID-19 pandemic in Oyo State, Nigeria

by Bolanle A OLUMOYEGUN and ADENIYI RHODA

Journal of Agricultural Extension, May 19, 2022

This study examined the adaptation strategies to the consequence of COVID-19 pandemic on Poultry ... more This study examined the adaptation strategies to the consequence of COVID-19 pandemic on Poultry Farmers in Oyo State. Multistage sampling procedure was employed to select five Key Informants and five Focus Group Discussion from the respondents respectively. Data on effects of lockdown, coping strategies and role of PAN were collected and analysed using constant comparison analysis.The effects of pandemic in severity order include, poor marketing due to collapse of the standard delivery system (85%); glut of the poultry products (80%), laying stock reduction (25%) and folding up of the enterprise (15%) burying of unsold bad eggs (5%).Coping strategies employed were sourcing financial support from cooperative societies (85%), sold produce on credit (75%) and sourcing ICT-based marketing information (70%). The role played by PAN include taking exemption letter from police (Police wireless message) to move poultry products for sale; mediating unfavourable government taxation and relevant information dissemination via WhatsApp group platform. There is the need to develop an emergency's-smart resilience programme for the poultry industry. Measures adopted to manage emergencies such as COVID-19 should not impede the flow of agricultural products and inputs from the onset.

Poultry farmers adaptation strategies to consequences of COVID-19 pandemic in Oyo State, Nigeria

by Bolanle A OLUMOYEGUN, GE. Fanifosi, and ADENIYI RHODA

Journal of Agricultural Extension, May 19, 2022

This study examined the adaptation strategies to the consequence of COVID-19 pandemic on Poultry ... more This study examined the adaptation strategies to the consequence of COVID-19 pandemic on Poultry Farmers in Oyo State. Multistage sampling procedure was employed to select five Key Informants and five Focus Group Discussion from the respondents respectively. Data on effects of lockdown, coping strategies and role of PAN were collected and analysed using constant comparison analysis.The effects of pandemic in severity order include, poor marketing due to collapse of the standard delivery system (85%); glut of the poultry products (80%), laying stock reduction (25%) and folding up of the enterprise (15%) burying of unsold bad eggs (5%).Coping strategies employed were sourcing financial support from cooperative societies (85%), sold produce on credit (75%) and sourcing ICT-based marketing information (70%). The role played by PAN include taking exemption letter from police (Police wireless message) to move poultry products for sale; mediating unfavourable government taxation and relevant information dissemination via WhatsApp group platform. There is the need to develop an emergency's-smart resilience programme for the poultry industry. Measures adopted to manage emergencies such as COVID-19 should not impede the flow of agricultural products and inputs from the onset.

Poultry farmers adaptation strategies to consequences of COVID-19 pandemic in Oyo State, Nigeria

by Bolanle A OLUMOYEGUN and ADENIYI RHODA

Journal of Agricultural Extension, May 19, 2022

This study examined the adaptation strategies to the consequence of COVID-19 pandemic on Poultry ... more This study examined the adaptation strategies to the consequence of COVID-19 pandemic on Poultry Farmers in Oyo State. Multistage sampling procedure was employed to select five Key Informants and five Focus Group Discussion from the respondents respectively. Data on effects of lockdown, coping strategies and role of PAN were collected and analysed using constant comparison analysis.The effects of pandemic in severity order include, poor marketing due to collapse of the standard delivery system (85%); glut of the poultry products (80%), laying stock reduction (25%) and folding up of the enterprise (15%) burying of unsold bad eggs (5%).Coping strategies employed were sourcing financial support from cooperative societies (85%), sold produce on credit (75%) and sourcing ICT-based marketing information (70%). The role played by PAN include taking exemption letter from police (Police wireless message) to move poultry products for sale; mediating unfavourable government taxation and relevant information dissemination via WhatsApp group platform. There is the need to develop an emergency's-smart resilience programme for the poultry industry. Measures adopted to manage emergencies such as COVID-19 should not impede the flow of agricultural products and inputs from the onset.

Utilization of Indigenous Knowledge Practices Among Crop Farmers in Ila Local Government Area, Osun State, Nigeria

by ADENIYI RHODA and Oyefunke Olayemi Adebayo

AJSD JOURNAL VOL 11 NO 3, 2022

The study examined the use of indigenous knowledge practices (IKPs) among crop farmers in Ila Loc... more The study examined the use of indigenous knowledge practices (IKPs) among crop farmers in Ila Local Government Area, Osun State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 120 respondents. The interview schedule was employed to elicit information on crop farmers" socioeconomic characteristics, IKPs mostly used, extent of IKP usage, benefits derived and the constraints faced in the use of IKPs. Data was subjected to percentage, weighted mean score, chi-square and Pearson product moment correlation at p=0.05. Findings revealed that most of the respondents were married (64.5%), female (54.8%), with a mean age of 40.5 years. The respondents" primary occupation was farming (48.4%) and most of them personally sourced credit (56.7%). Also, many belonged to farmers" clubs (48.4%) with farm sizes of ≤2 hectares (76.7%). The most used IKP was for household health care (92.5%) while the most used IKPs on domain basis were: food storage-sack (WMS 2.25); weeding-hoe (WMS 2.22); food processing-sun drying (WMS 2.15); land cultivation-land clearing (WMS 2.28); soil conservationmulching (WMS 2.06); household health care-bitter leaf pool their resources to acquire farm machinery to ease the stress that comes with the use of IKPs and to ensure sustainability.

STRESS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AMONG ARABLE CROP WOMEN FARMERS IN AYEDAADE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OSUN STATE

Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology, 2022

Stress is one of the challenges facing the agricultural sustainability of arable crop women farme... more Stress is one of the challenges facing the agricultural sustainability of arable crop women farmers in developing nations hence, the need for coping mechanisms that will keep them in the enterprise. This study investigated stress management strategies, socioeconomic characteristics, types of farming activities, sources of stress among arable women farmers in Ayedaade Local Government Area of Osun State, using interview schedule. A three-stage sampling procedure was used to select 120 respondents. Data were analysed with descriptive (percentages, mean and weighted score) and inferential (Chi-square and PPMC) statistics at α0.05. Results show that the mean age and years of farming experience were 41.07 and 19.42 years respectively; with farm size of 1-2 hectares (67.5%). The farming activity mostly engaged in by the respondents was thinning (Weighted Mean (WM) 3.65). Respondents' sources of stress (domain basis) were financial (deciding when to sell-WM 2.0); weather (prolonged adverse weather-WM 2.43); work related (machinery breakdown-WM 2.3); health (long term health problem-WM 2.72); and other people (being under a lot of pressure-WM 2.13). The stress management strategies deployed included financial (prioritizing financial activities-WM 2.71); weather (seeking extension agent support-WM 3.0); work related (relaxation with family and friends-WM 2.56); health (taking balanced diet-WM 3.29); other people (talk about worries with family and friends-WM 2.56). Significant relationship existed between farmers' age (r =-0.582), marital status (χ2 =-56.50), household size (r =-0.523), farm size (r =-0.221), sources of labour (χ2=162.92), years of farming experience (r =-0.667) and stress management strategies. The prevailing stress coping strategies should be encouraged to sustain the arable women productivity.

Crop farmers’ adaptation strategies to mitigate conflicts with nomads in Oyo state, Nigeria

Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology, 2017

Conflicts on the use of resources are not uncommon in human systems. However, when they degenerat... more Conflicts on the use of resources are not uncommon in human systems. However, when they degenerate to violence, threatening progress, peace and development of the society; it would be necessary to address the problem. This study focused on adaptation strategies employed by crop farmers to manage conflicts with nomads in Oyo state. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 120 respondents for the study. Data were collected with the use of interview schedule on crop farmers’ socioeconomic characteristics, causes of conflicts, effect of conflicts and coping strategies. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential (Chisquareand PPMC) statistics. Results show that most of the respondents were Yoruba (89.2%), male (86.7%), married (98.3%), had farming (87.5%) as their primary occupation with mean age of 55 years. Mostly identified causes of conflicts were crop damage (weighted mean=194.9), indiscriminate bush burning (188.3) and blockage of water (174.2). Effects of confl...

The Agricultural programme titled "Latinuoko"(Right from the farm)

Latinuoko is an agricultural program aired by the Faculty of Agriculture,Ajayi Crowther Universit... more Latinuoko is an agricultural program aired by the Faculty of Agriculture,Ajayi Crowther University. The program is packaged to project Agriculture to the existing and potential farmers, arouse the interest of upcoming generation in Agriculture as a gainful enterprise.

To know more about the Programme click this link
bit.ly/latinuoko-channel

Subscribe to get notified anytime a new video is released.

#facultyofagricultureajayicrowtheruniversity
#latinuoko
#agriculture
#crowtherfm

Utilisation of Information Communication Technologies among Male and Female Rural Dwellers of Southwestern Nigeria

Journal of Agricultural Extension, Jan 10, 2024

Information and Communication Technologies: A Horticulturist Companion for Enhanced Productivity in Nigeria

BOOK OF PROCEEDINGS 41ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF HORTSON, LAAUTECH, 2023

This study examined the contributions of Information and Communication Technologies to horticultu... more This study examined the contributions of Information and Communication Technologies to horticultural enterprises in Nigeria. The study uses secondary data to examine the importance of horticulture to Quality of life, information need, available ICTs, sources of information, benefits derived, and the constraints to ICT utilization. The study found that quality diets and sustainable livelihood come from horticulture; while production and marketing information were the most needed. The available ICT for them were Radio, Television, and Android with information sources being Radio and mobile money payment. The ICT benefits derived were the provision of timely information on market links. However, the constraints encountered in the use of ICT were insufficient funds and poor electricity supply. The study concludes that ICTs are useful for information dissemination and gathering though with a lot of constraints. Hence, horticulturist should form a cooperative society to pool their resources together to overcome the challenges

-SLIDEN AFRICA BENNIN CONFERENCE

-SLIDEN AFRICA BENNIN CONFERENCE

YEKINNI, ADENIYI AND IBIKUNLE 2024 AESON JANUARY JOURNAL PUBLICATION

JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION, 2024

The study assessed the utilisation of Information Communication Technologies among rural dwellers... more The study assessed the utilisation of Information Communication Technologies among rural dwellers of Southwestern Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 240 respondents using an interview schedule. Data collected on socioeconomic characteristics, use, purpose, benefits, constraints, disposition to ICT utilisation, and the difference between the use of ICT among males and females were analysed with percentages, mean, Chi-square, and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation at α 0.05. The results showed that most of the respondents were members of a social group (82.9%) who mostly used mobile phones (WMS=1.64); with no significant difference in the use of ICTs by male and female respondents (t= 0.767) for networking among males (98.5%) and female (100.0%). Respondents’ most derived benefit from ICT use was network facilitation (WMS=0.87); with females (M=13.06±3.90) benefiting than males (M=12.73±3.97). However, the most realised constraint to ICTs use was inadequate funds (WMS=0.60) affecting females (M=9.46±3.90) more than males (M=8.27±4.05); with males (M=85.75±10.80) being favourably disposed to ICTs use than females (M=85.69±10.05) respondents. Marital status (x̄=0.047), years of formal education (r=0.000), and non-formal education (x̄=0.018) significantly influenced the use of ICTs. The study shows that respondents' constraints and perceptions of ICTs limit the benefits derived.
Keywords: Benefits of ICTs, purpose of ICTs, perception of ICTs, gender and ICTs

ODEBODE, SAMUEL AND ADENIYI-

by ADENIYI RHODA and Olufunke Samuel

CYIAP-network publishing, 2023

This study investigated the factors responsible for capacity development in Fish farming among 35... more This study investigated the factors responsible for capacity development in Fish farming among 355 youths of Southwest Nigeria using a multistage sampling procedure. Interview schedule was used to elicit data on respondents’ socioeconomic characteristics, factors motivating youth capacity development in fish farming, the extent of capacity development, and benefits derived in fish farming were analysed with percentages, mean, and Analysis of variance (ANOVA) at α 0.05. The results show that most of the respondents were formally educated (97.6%) and had earthen ponds (73.0%) with a mean number of production cycles per annum being 2.9±2.3 cycles. The motivating factors for fish farming were the respondents’ interest (2.80) and profitability of the enterprise (2.40) with mean capacity development in production, post-production, and pre-production activities being 14.67, 7.15, and 4.09 respectively for 59.7%. Self-dependency (1.92±1.07) and improved food security (1.90±1.06) were the benefits enjoyed by 68.2% of the respondents. There was no significant difference in the level of capacity building (p= 0.115) of the respondents across the state. However, respondents’ interest, profitability, and benefits derived encourage youth capacity development in fish farming; hence these propelling drives should be sustained for enhanced capacity development.

Livelihood Information Endowment as a Correlate of Material Quality of Life among Rural Women in Southwest, Nigeria

Journal of Agricultural Extension

This study examined the livelihood information endowment as a correlate of material quality of li... more This study examined the livelihood information endowment as a correlate of material quality of life among rural women in Southwest Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 384 respondents using an interview schedule. Data collected on socioeconomic characteristics, livelihood information endowment (livelihood information sought and sources of information); constraints to livelihood information endowment and material quality of life were analysed with percentages, mean, standard deviation, the Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Chi-square at α0.05. The results showed that most of the respondents were cooperative society members (51.6%) with a mean year of former education being 8.0±4.62 years. The most accessible information sources were mobile phones (3.73±0.90) and husband (3.72±0.82) with livelihood information endowment being high at 55.7%. However, respondents’ prominent constraints to livelihood information endowment were network problem (0.40) and ...

Livelihood Information Endowment as a Correlate of Material Quality of Life among Rural Women in Southwest, Nigeria

JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION, 2023

This study examined the livelihood information endowment as a correlate of material quality of li... more This study examined the livelihood information endowment as a correlate of material quality of life among rural women in Southwest Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 384 respondents using an interview schedule. Data collected on socioeconomic characteristics, livelihood information endowment (livelihood information sought and sources of information); constraints to livelihood information endowment and material quality of life were analysed with percentages, mean, standard deviation, the Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Chi-square at α0.05. The results showed that most of the respondents were cooperative society members (51.6%) with a mean year of former education being 8.0±4.62 years. The most accessible information sources were mobile phones (3.73±0.90) and husband (3.72±0.82) with livelihood information endowment being high at 55.7%. However, respondents' prominent constraints to livelihood information endowment were network problem (0.40) and poor rural infrastructure (0.39). The respondents' material quality of life status was low 52.1%, as most did not possess landed properties (58.1%). A significant relationship existed between respondents' material quality of life and livelihood information endowment (r=0.134), social group belonged (r=0.153) and constraint to livelihood information endowment (r=-0.017). Constraints to livelihood information endowment inform the respondents' Material Quality of Life status. Network providers should offer efficient services.

ASSESSMENT OF HOME GARDENING ON THE WELFARE OF RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN EGBEDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OYO STATE, NIGERIA

NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF RURAL SOCIOLOGY, 2023

Backyard farming has been one of the routes to sustainable food availability and accessibility fo... more Backyard farming has been one of the routes to sustainable food availability and accessibility for households. The study investigated the contributions of involvement in home gardening to the welfare of rural households in Egbeda Local Government Areas of Oyo state. A two-stage sampling procedure was used to select 120 respondents for the study using an interview schedule. Data on respondents' social-economic characteristics, involvement in home gardening, benefits derived from home gardening and welfare status were collected and analysed using percentages, frequency, mean, Chi-square, and Pearson Product Moment Correlation at α0.05. Result shows that the respondents' mean age, household size and monthly income were 43.0±13.0 years, 5.0±3.0 persons and N145,000 respectively. Most of the respondents were female (52.1%), married (79.5%) and had tertiary education (53.0%) while the most involved home gardening was cultivation of Corchorus (1.57) which was high for 55.6%. The benefits derived from home gardening were easy source of fresh food (1.66) and better nutrition security (1.61) and was high for (62.4%) of the respondents. Result from welfare domain shows that the mostly consumed food item by the respondents was Rice (3.36) with highest expenditure been on Food items (Ꞥ95,000); with high welfare status for 55.6%. A significant relationship existed between respondents' marital status (χ 2 =11.321), age (r=0.357), household size (r=0.207), involvement in home gardening (r=0.299), benefits derived (r=0.205) and respondents' welfare status. The study concluded that the respondents had better welfare status based on their involvement in home gardening. Hence, home gardening should be encouraged for better household nutrition.

RURAL WOMEN' CHARACTERISTICS AFFECTING THE HOUSEHOLD WELLBEING IN OLORUNSOGO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE, NIGERIA 1

by ADENIYI RHODA and Oyefunke Olayemi Adebayo

NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF RURAL SOCIOLOGY, 2023

Rural women's contributions to sustainable household wellbeing are functions of the status of the... more Rural women's contributions to sustainable household wellbeing are functions of the status of their personal attributes. The study investigated the rural women's characteristics that enhanced the household wellbeing in Olorunsogo Local Government Areas of Oyo State. A Multistage sampling procedure was used to select 120 respondents for the study. Data on respondents' socioeconomic characteristics, livelihood activities, living conditions, constraints to wellbeing, mitigation strategies employed, and dimensions of household wellbeing were collected and analysed using descriptive (frequencies, percentages, and weighted mean scores) and inferential (PPMC and Chi-square). The result shows that the respondents' mean age, household size, and monthly income were 39.9 years, 7.6 persons, and N24,699.15 respectively. The dimensions of household wellbeing were possessions of mobile phones (97.5%) and aluminium windows (97.5%) which was high for 67.5%. The respondents' livelihood activities were Trading (WMS=2.53) and livestock rearing (WMS=1.81) with 50% living condition's level. The main respondents' constraint to household wellbeing was low income (WMS=1.95) and was high for 56.7%; while the main mitigating strategy employed was to take less preferred and less expensive food (WMS=1.95) and was low for 55% of the respondents. Significant relationship existed between respondents age (r=0.836), marital status (χ 2 =4.0872), primary occupation (χ 2 =4.4078), monthly income level (r=0.403), social organisation (χ 2 =4.0260) and the respondents wellbeing. The high constraints of the respondents do not influence the respondents' wellbeing negatively due to the average living condition. Hence respondents should be encouraged to diversify their income sources for enhanced living condition to maintain the wellbeing status.

THE ROLE OF HOME GARDENING INVOLVEMENT TOM THE WELFARE OF RURALHOUSEHOLD IN EGBEDA LOCAL GOVERNMEN,T OYO STATE, NICERIA

PROCEEDINGS OF THE 31ST ANNUAL NATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE RURAL SOCIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (RuSAN), 2022

The study investigated the contributions of involvement in home gardening to the welfare of rural... more The study investigated the contributions of involvement in home gardening to the welfare of rural households in Egbeda Local Government Areas of Oyo State. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select 120 respondents for the study using interview schedule. Data on respondents’ social-economic characteristics, involvement in home gardening, benefits derived from home gardening and welfare status were collected and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical (PPMC) at α0.05. Result shows that the respondents’ mean age, household size and monthly income were 43.0±13.0 years, 5.0±3.0 persons and N145,000 respectively. The most involved home gardening was cultivation of Corchorus (¯x=1.57) which was high for 55.6%. The most benefits derived from home gardening was easy source of fresh food (¯x=1.66); and was high for (62.4%) of the respondents. The welfare status of the respondents was better off for 55.6%; with the most consumed food item being Rice (¯x=3.36) while the respondents’ highest expenditure mean was on Food items (#95,000). A significant relationship existed between respondents’ age (r=0.357), household size (r=0.207), involvement in home gardening (r=0.299), benefits derived (r=0.205) and respondents’ welfare status. The study concluded that the respondents had better welfare status based on their involvement in home gardening. Hence, the home gardening should be encouraged for better household nutrition.

Keywords: Home gardening, Welfare status, backyard farming, Nutrition security

RURAL WOMEN CHARACTERISTICS CONTRIBUTING TO HOUSEHOLD WELLBEING IN OLORUNSOGO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA , OYO STATE, NIGERIA

PROCEEDINGS OF OF THE ANNUAL NATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE RURAL SOCIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (RuSAN)), 2022

The study investigated the rural women’s characteristics that enhanced the household wellbeing in... more The study investigated the rural women’s characteristics that enhanced the household wellbeing in Olorunsogo Local Government Areas of Oyo State. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select 120 respondents for the study using interview schedule. Data on respondents’ socioeconomic characteristics, livelihood activities, living conditions, constraints to wellbeing, coping strategies employed and dimensions of household wellbeing were collected and analysed using descriptive and inferential (PPMC). The result shows that the respondents mean age, household size and monthly income were 39.9 years and #24,699.15 respectively. The dimensions of household wellbeing were possessions of mobile phone (97.5%) and aluminum windows (97.5%) which was high for 67.5%. The respondents’ main livelihood activities were Trading (WMS=2.53) and rearing of livestock (WMS=1.81) with 50% living condition’s level. The main respondents’ constraint to household wellbeing was low income (WMS=1.95) and was high for 56.7%; while the main coping strategy employed was to take less preferred and less expensive food (WMS=1.95) and was low for 55% of the respondents. Significant relationship existed between respondents age (r=0.836), monthly income level (r=0.403) and the respondents wellbeing. The high constraints of the respondents do not influence the respondents’ wellbeing negatively due to the average living condition. Hence respondents should be encouraged to diversify their income sources for enhanced living condition to maintain the wellbeing status.
Key words: Living condition, Coping strategies, Rural women, Household wellbeing, Rural livelihood activities.

POTENTIAL OF CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURE FOR FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY IN NIGERIA

by ADENIYI RHODA and Stella Odebode

NIWARD 2022 CONFRENCE PROCEEDINGS, 2022

Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) can be defined as the ability of agricultural stakeholders across... more Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) can be defined as the ability of agricultural stakeholders across the value chain to sustainably enhance productivity and income; by coping effectively with the effects of climate change through adaption and reduction in the emission of greenhouse gasses to the environment. The study identified three components of CSA to be food and nutrition security, mitigation and adaptation. Six objectives addressing the focus of CSA were highlighted to include: easy access to climate related information; reduction of vulnerability to drought, pests, diseases and other climate-related risks; and soil conservation strategies among others. The impact of climate change on livelihoods and household food security across the value chain were discussed. The implementation and adoption of new agricultural technologies, diversification of agricultural crops, Information and Communication Technologies usage, biotechnology and agroforestry among others were the suggested resilience principles against climate change. CSA practiced in Africa as documented by the World Bank Group Approach with example in Senegal, Kenya and Malawi was examined. However, the roles of ICTs and the contributions of rural women to effective practice of CSA were stated while benefits like enhanced sustainable

Poultry farmers adaptation strategies to consequences of COVID-19 pandemic in Oyo State, Nigeria

by Bolanle A OLUMOYEGUN and ADENIYI RHODA

Journal of Agricultural Extension, May 19, 2022

This study examined the adaptation strategies to the consequence of COVID-19 pandemic on Poultry ... more This study examined the adaptation strategies to the consequence of COVID-19 pandemic on Poultry Farmers in Oyo State. Multistage sampling procedure was employed to select five Key Informants and five Focus Group Discussion from the respondents respectively. Data on effects of lockdown, coping strategies and role of PAN were collected and analysed using constant comparison analysis.The effects of pandemic in severity order include, poor marketing due to collapse of the standard delivery system (85%); glut of the poultry products (80%), laying stock reduction (25%) and folding up of the enterprise (15%) burying of unsold bad eggs (5%).Coping strategies employed were sourcing financial support from cooperative societies (85%), sold produce on credit (75%) and sourcing ICT-based marketing information (70%). The role played by PAN include taking exemption letter from police (Police wireless message) to move poultry products for sale; mediating unfavourable government taxation and relevant information dissemination via WhatsApp group platform. There is the need to develop an emergency's-smart resilience programme for the poultry industry. Measures adopted to manage emergencies such as COVID-19 should not impede the flow of agricultural products and inputs from the onset.

Poultry farmers adaptation strategies to consequences of COVID-19 pandemic in Oyo State, Nigeria

by Bolanle A OLUMOYEGUN, GE. Fanifosi, and ADENIYI RHODA

Journal of Agricultural Extension, May 19, 2022

This study examined the adaptation strategies to the consequence of COVID-19 pandemic on Poultry ... more This study examined the adaptation strategies to the consequence of COVID-19 pandemic on Poultry Farmers in Oyo State. Multistage sampling procedure was employed to select five Key Informants and five Focus Group Discussion from the respondents respectively. Data on effects of lockdown, coping strategies and role of PAN were collected and analysed using constant comparison analysis.The effects of pandemic in severity order include, poor marketing due to collapse of the standard delivery system (85%); glut of the poultry products (80%), laying stock reduction (25%) and folding up of the enterprise (15%) burying of unsold bad eggs (5%).Coping strategies employed were sourcing financial support from cooperative societies (85%), sold produce on credit (75%) and sourcing ICT-based marketing information (70%). The role played by PAN include taking exemption letter from police (Police wireless message) to move poultry products for sale; mediating unfavourable government taxation and relevant information dissemination via WhatsApp group platform. There is the need to develop an emergency's-smart resilience programme for the poultry industry. Measures adopted to manage emergencies such as COVID-19 should not impede the flow of agricultural products and inputs from the onset.

Poultry farmers adaptation strategies to consequences of COVID-19 pandemic in Oyo State, Nigeria

by Bolanle A OLUMOYEGUN and ADENIYI RHODA

Journal of Agricultural Extension, May 19, 2022

This study examined the adaptation strategies to the consequence of COVID-19 pandemic on Poultry ... more This study examined the adaptation strategies to the consequence of COVID-19 pandemic on Poultry Farmers in Oyo State. Multistage sampling procedure was employed to select five Key Informants and five Focus Group Discussion from the respondents respectively. Data on effects of lockdown, coping strategies and role of PAN were collected and analysed using constant comparison analysis.The effects of pandemic in severity order include, poor marketing due to collapse of the standard delivery system (85%); glut of the poultry products (80%), laying stock reduction (25%) and folding up of the enterprise (15%) burying of unsold bad eggs (5%).Coping strategies employed were sourcing financial support from cooperative societies (85%), sold produce on credit (75%) and sourcing ICT-based marketing information (70%). The role played by PAN include taking exemption letter from police (Police wireless message) to move poultry products for sale; mediating unfavourable government taxation and relevant information dissemination via WhatsApp group platform. There is the need to develop an emergency's-smart resilience programme for the poultry industry. Measures adopted to manage emergencies such as COVID-19 should not impede the flow of agricultural products and inputs from the onset.

Utilization of Indigenous Knowledge Practices Among Crop Farmers in Ila Local Government Area, Osun State, Nigeria

by ADENIYI RHODA and Oyefunke Olayemi Adebayo

AJSD JOURNAL VOL 11 NO 3, 2022

The study examined the use of indigenous knowledge practices (IKPs) among crop farmers in Ila Loc... more The study examined the use of indigenous knowledge practices (IKPs) among crop farmers in Ila Local Government Area, Osun State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 120 respondents. The interview schedule was employed to elicit information on crop farmers" socioeconomic characteristics, IKPs mostly used, extent of IKP usage, benefits derived and the constraints faced in the use of IKPs. Data was subjected to percentage, weighted mean score, chi-square and Pearson product moment correlation at p=0.05. Findings revealed that most of the respondents were married (64.5%), female (54.8%), with a mean age of 40.5 years. The respondents" primary occupation was farming (48.4%) and most of them personally sourced credit (56.7%). Also, many belonged to farmers" clubs (48.4%) with farm sizes of ≤2 hectares (76.7%). The most used IKP was for household health care (92.5%) while the most used IKPs on domain basis were: food storage-sack (WMS 2.25); weeding-hoe (WMS 2.22); food processing-sun drying (WMS 2.15); land cultivation-land clearing (WMS 2.28); soil conservationmulching (WMS 2.06); household health care-bitter leaf pool their resources to acquire farm machinery to ease the stress that comes with the use of IKPs and to ensure sustainability.

STRESS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AMONG ARABLE CROP WOMEN FARMERS IN AYEDAADE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OSUN STATE

Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology, 2022

Stress is one of the challenges facing the agricultural sustainability of arable crop women farme... more Stress is one of the challenges facing the agricultural sustainability of arable crop women farmers in developing nations hence, the need for coping mechanisms that will keep them in the enterprise. This study investigated stress management strategies, socioeconomic characteristics, types of farming activities, sources of stress among arable women farmers in Ayedaade Local Government Area of Osun State, using interview schedule. A three-stage sampling procedure was used to select 120 respondents. Data were analysed with descriptive (percentages, mean and weighted score) and inferential (Chi-square and PPMC) statistics at α0.05. Results show that the mean age and years of farming experience were 41.07 and 19.42 years respectively; with farm size of 1-2 hectares (67.5%). The farming activity mostly engaged in by the respondents was thinning (Weighted Mean (WM) 3.65). Respondents' sources of stress (domain basis) were financial (deciding when to sell-WM 2.0); weather (prolonged adverse weather-WM 2.43); work related (machinery breakdown-WM 2.3); health (long term health problem-WM 2.72); and other people (being under a lot of pressure-WM 2.13). The stress management strategies deployed included financial (prioritizing financial activities-WM 2.71); weather (seeking extension agent support-WM 3.0); work related (relaxation with family and friends-WM 2.56); health (taking balanced diet-WM 3.29); other people (talk about worries with family and friends-WM 2.56). Significant relationship existed between farmers' age (r =-0.582), marital status (χ2 =-56.50), household size (r =-0.523), farm size (r =-0.221), sources of labour (χ2=162.92), years of farming experience (r =-0.667) and stress management strategies. The prevailing stress coping strategies should be encouraged to sustain the arable women productivity.

Crop farmers’ adaptation strategies to mitigate conflicts with nomads in Oyo state, Nigeria

Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology, 2017

Conflicts on the use of resources are not uncommon in human systems. However, when they degenerat... more Conflicts on the use of resources are not uncommon in human systems. However, when they degenerate to violence, threatening progress, peace and development of the society; it would be necessary to address the problem. This study focused on adaptation strategies employed by crop farmers to manage conflicts with nomads in Oyo state. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 120 respondents for the study. Data were collected with the use of interview schedule on crop farmers’ socioeconomic characteristics, causes of conflicts, effect of conflicts and coping strategies. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential (Chisquareand PPMC) statistics. Results show that most of the respondents were Yoruba (89.2%), male (86.7%), married (98.3%), had farming (87.5%) as their primary occupation with mean age of 55 years. Mostly identified causes of conflicts were crop damage (weighted mean=194.9), indiscriminate bush burning (188.3) and blockage of water (174.2). Effects of confl...

Benefits Derived from the Use of Information and Communication Technologies among Rural Farmers in Northeast Nigeria

by ADENIYI RHODA and Ladigbolu Temitope Adejoju

Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2019

The study investigated benefited from the use of ICTs in Northeastern Nigeria. A multistage sampl... more The study investigated benefited from the use of ICTs in Northeastern Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 230 respondents. Data for the study were collected using interview schedule and analysed with percentages, mean and weighted score and Chi-square and PPMC at α0.05. Results show that the available ICT tools to the respondents were radio (97.4%), mobile phone (92.6%) and television (88.3%). The most perceived benefits of ICTs were keeping in touch with friends with (158.8) and provision of information on weather, disease outbreak and new agricultural techniques (141.7). However, the majority (54.3%) of the respondents had low level of benefit of ICT use. Constraint encountered using ICTs were high cost of maintenance (126.5), high call tariff (126.4) and language barrier (124.8). Significant relationship existed between respondents' age (r=-0.61), sex (χ 2 =56.50) and benefits derived from the use of ICTs. Respondents' low level of benefit derived could be due to language barrier, high cost of tariff and maintenance. Developmental practitioners should continue the use of ICTs to propagate information to target audience while high priority should be given to local language when packaging such information.

Determinants of Information Communication Technologies Accessibility as a Driver of Productivity Quality of Life among Rural Women of Southwestern Nigeria

AESON CONFRENCE PRESENTATION, 2024