http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/78 SAAT 2026-04-29T16:09:49Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30300 Title: Assessment of Farmers Knowledge on Post-Harvest Management of Beans in Niger State, Nigeria Authors: J. J., Pelemo; M. I., Omaku; M., Shehu; R. O., Obafemi; A., Adewumi Abstract: This study assessed farmers’ knowledge on post-harvest management of beans in Niger State, Nigeria. A four-stage sampling technique was used to select one hundred and eighty (180) bean farmers in the study area. A structured questionnaire, complemented by the interview scheduled, was used for data collection. Data collected were described through frequency, percentages, and mean and analyzed using knowledge tests. The result showed that all the respondents were aware of post-harvest management practices for beans. Other farmers and farm forums were the most common sources of awareness among bean farmers. About 83.3% of bean farmers had high knowledge of the use of clay pots for storing beans, while 82.2% had high knowledge of the winnowing method of grading. The most significant constraints to post-harvest management of beans were shortage of funds (X̅ =3.76) and inadequate training on post-harvest (X̅ =3.48). It is recommended that the cost of post-harvest materials and tools be subsidized by the government and stakeholders for farmers’ access at an affordable price. Also, funds should be made available by governments and non-governmental organizations so that farmers’ could purchase post-harvest tools that are needed to enhance the longevity of agricultural produce. Description: Proceedings of 58th Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria 2024-10-21T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30296 Title: EFFECTS OF FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL ON THE POULTRY ENTERPRISES IN KOGI STATE, NIGERIA. Authors: Pelemo, J.J.; Shehu, M.; Adzenga, J.I.; Olorunlekei, S.F.; Adeyefa, M.A.; Modamori, J.O.; Aliyu, K.A. Abstract: The aftermath of fuel subsidy removal has resulted in closing a large number of poultry enterprises in Nigeria. This study assessed the effect of fuel subsidy removal on poultry farmers (layers and broilers) in Kogi State, Nigeria. Three-stages sampling procedure was used to select one hundred and sixty-two poultry farmers in the study area. Structured questionnaire complimented with interviews scheduled were used for data collection. Data collected were analyzed through frequency, percentages, and mean and Ordinary Least Square. Findings showed that 79.0% of the respondents were male, with a mean age of 45.8 years. Also, 92.6% of poultry farmers had formal education with a mean annual income of N175,780.00. The coefficient of cost of veterinary (-0.1313772), cost of water (-0.5497904), and cost of feeds ((-0.0231436) had effect on the income of poultry farmers. The most constraints faced by farmers in post-subsidy removal were increase in cost of production (X =2.93), inflation (X =2.67) and the high cost of transportation (X =2.57). It is recommended that palliatives inform of feed, medication, and free advisory services should be provided for poultry farmers in order to reduce the negative effect of subsidy removal. Description: Proceedings of the 33rd Annual National Congress of the Rural Sociological Association of Nigeria (RuSAN) 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30278 Title: Enivironmental sustainainabilty by annexing soil resources Authors: AKINLOYE, K.F; IRANOLA, O,M Abstract: Soil is a critical frontier of science and it is important to raise awareness among policy makers, land users, researchers and the general public about the poor state of Knowledge on soils and the need to invest in it's study. The aim of this paper are in two folds. First, it highlights the implications for the fields of soil science and the need for geographical knowledge as it gives prominence to detailed knowledge of the local environment within the context of the environment . Secondly, it emphasizes the need to generate the much needed technical data on the soil resources in Nigeria. In this paper, soil is seen as important to all environmental analysis most especially to address global concerns about climate change, water quality, food security, biodiversity laws, land degradation, famine and desertification. In order to boost agricultural production , proven technologies developed for temperate region soils have been imposed on our soils without caution and of course, to the detriment of the soils in Nigeria. Rather than depend on global database based in the advanced countries, developing countries must develop their own resource databases and information system in order to meet the local and regional needs. Resuscitation and revitalization of the institutions responsible for the management of soil , and soil resources , after elements of the natural resource base is also recommended. 2024-09-13T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30275 Title: Osun farm settlements, the underdeveloped food basket of the southwest Authors: AKINLOYE, K.F; IRANOLA, O,M; ADEMILUYI, F.A; OSUOLALE, T.A Abstract: Farm settlement scheme is an intervention of the government to promote efficient utilization of land resources and dignity in farming by the provision of basic social needs. This paper assessed the rate at which farm settlements in Osun state conformed with the stated objective of farm settlement in Nigeria. This research is conducted through observation tours to ten (10) farm settlement in Osun state: administration of structured questionnaire and Focus Group Discussion. Officers of the state ministry of Agriculture were interrogated to confirm efforts of the state government in the operation of the farm settlements in the state. Ten (10) percent of the total farmers in each farm settlements were selected and interviewed. The parameters of interest include: socio-economic and demographic characteristics, farm productivity, tillage methods, government response to their needs and suggestions on how farming problems can be addressed. The picture that emerges from the totality of the findings is that in spite of the feasibility of having huge farm settlements based on the richness and suitability of the land for agricultural and agro - allied uses, majority of the farmers engaged in subsistence farming. Critical examination of farmers education status showed that majority of them (95.3%) are educated which means that farmers in the zone have broken down the stereotype that farming is a job for the illiterates and old men. It was confirmed during Focus Group Discussion that young people in the settlement are embracing farming and struggling to increase the scale of their production. Problems observed during observation tours across the farm settlements include bad roads, lack of portable water, power supply, security issues, lack of media organization and basic social amenities. There is need for government to look inward and access the resources at its disposed by exploiting agricultural potential of the area for commercial purpose, so that the abundant wealth could be unraveled for the development of the state. 2024-05-10T00:00:00Z