EVALUATION OF THE DEGREE OF AGRICULTURAL MECHANIZATION INDEX ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SOME FARM SETTLEMENT SCHEMES IN SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA

Abstract This study investigated the degree of agricultural mechanization index on the performance of farm settlement schemes in Nigeria. Seven farm settlements were selected for this study. Farm mechanization index of the farm settlements was determined and subjected to SWOT (strength, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis to ascertain their internal strengths, weaknesses, external opportunities and […]

EXTENSION SERVICE DELIVERY OF AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA DURING THE POST WORLD BANK ERA (1996-2013)

Abstract The study was conducted to assess the extension service delivery within the Agricultural Development Programmes of Southwest Nigeria after the cessation of the World Bank funding between 1996 and 2013. Primary data were collected from 201 extension agents across 50% of the  states in the area of study using structured questionaire. Descriptive statistical tools […]

CONSTRAINTS ASSOCIATED WITH PESTICIDE SAFETY MEASURES ADOPTION AMONG USERS IN OIL PALM FARMS IN EDO, DELTA AND ONDO STATES, NIGERIA

Abstract Safety of farmers is basic to the realization of food security and agricultural transformation in developing countries globally. Most farming activities predispose farmers, non-farmers and farming communities to health hazards because some users of these hazardous substances deliberately refuse to observe necessary precautionary measures. This study assessed constraints associated with pesticide safety measures adoption […]