Functionality of Extension Activities among Rice Farmers’ Cooperatives in Delta State, Nigeria

Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development

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Okpara O¹  Atoma CN²  Doroh AU³  Ovharhe OJ⁴ 

[1] Department of Animal Science, Delta State University;Department of Agricultural Extension and Management, Delta State University of Science and Technology;Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Dennis Osadebay University;Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Delta State University

关键词: Cooperatives;    Extension activities;    Extension workers;    Rice farmers;    Self-help;    Techniques.;   

DOI  :  10.55493/5005.v12i2.4472

学科分类：农业科学（综合）

来源: Asian Economic and Social Society

【 摘 要 】

90%) got information from fellow farmers and cooperative members. It was also discovered that members were satisfied with annual meetings (x̄ = 3.50), monthly contributions (x̄ = 3.47), interest rate (x̄ = 3.21), loan payback (x̄ = 3.21), partnerships with other cooperatives (x̄ = 3.20), training sessions (x̄ = 3.19) and joint farm maintenance (x̄ = 2.90). The chi-square test revealed that significant differences occurred between age and constraints (x̄ = 12.76; p < 0.05). It was concluded that majority of the perceived limitations confronting extension activities must have dwindled their efforts and resulted in their poor functionalities. It is recommended that there should be sustainable practice of extension workers’ capacity building, particularly in rice production.

【 授权许可】

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