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Jellason, Nugun P.; Conway, John S.; Baines, Richard N. – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2021
Purpose: Empirical evidence suggests that climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices will promote resilience against climate change. We explored location-specific CSA practices and strategies for adoption in two communities (Zango and Kofa) in the North-Western Nigerian drylands. Design/methodology/approach: Mixed methods design was employed with…
Descriptors: Barriers, Adoption (Ideas), Agronomy, Agricultural Occupations
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Fabusoro, E.; Awotunde, J. A.; Sodiya, C. I.; Alarima, C. I. – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2008
The field level extension agents (FLEAs) are the lifeline of the agricultural extension system in Nigeria. Their motivation and job performance are therefore important to achieving faster agricultural development in Nigeria. The study identified the factors motivating the FLEAs working with Ogun State Agricultural development programme (OGADEP)…
Descriptors: Rural Extension, Incentives, Job Performance, Extension Agents
Watts, E. R. – Ceres, 1971
Various programs describe how rural development in underdeveloped nations is effectively increased by close cooperation between the extension agents and the farmers. (JB)
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Agricultural Education, Developing Nations, Dropouts
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Oloruntoba, Abayomi; Adegbite, Dorcas A. – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2006
University outreach is an educational and research-based information source enabling farmers to make decisions that improve the quality of their lives. This paper explores how collaborative efforts between the university and farmers have directly impacted in albeit Striga ("noxious witch weed") ravaged maize farms in rainforest farming…
Descriptors: Agricultural Occupations, Rural Extension, Information Sources, Foreign Countries