Adebayo Samson Adeoye
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development Federal College of Forestry Ibadan Nigeria

Published : 2 Documents Claim Missing Document
Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 2 Documents
Search

Assessing the Impact of Digital Tools on Taungya Maize Farmers in Okomu Forest Reserve Nigeria Adebayo Samson Adeoye; Adebayo David Samuel; Oluwole Olalekan Oke
Buletin Penelitian Sosial Ekonomi Pertanian Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Haluoleo Vol. 27 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Department of Agribusiness, Halu Oleo University Jointly with Perhimpunan Ekonomi Pertanian Indonesia - Indonesian Society of Agricultural Economics (PERHEPI/ISAE)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37149/bpsosek.v27i1.1899

Abstract

Rural farmers face challenges accessing agricultural information and inputs, affecting their livelihoods. This study addresses the gap in digital device availability among farmers around Okomu forest reserve, Edo State. There was a three-staged multistage sampling technique used for the selection of 20 respondents from four (4) surrounding settlements, namely Sikoloba, Iguefolo, Okomu, and Agbonmoba, resulting in a total of 80 (eighty) respondents in May to October 2024 around Okomu reserve. The objectives examined were demographic characteristics of farmers, types of ICT devices used, extent of radio and mobile phone usage, and the influence of these technologies. The study adopted a well-structured questionnaire for data collection and analysis using frequencies, chi-square, and PPMC. Consequently, demographics revealed that about 64.0% of the respondents were men. ICT devices such as radio, television, and mobile phones significantly improved farmers' income and knowledge, exposing them to modern maize farming techniques through agricultural programs, documentaries, and farmer-to-farmer communication. Chi-square statistic showcased a significant association between demographics of age (χ²= 34.24), marital status (χ²= 25.78), education (χ²= 56.89), and secondary occupation (χ²= 20.31), and ICT utilization. Also, a significant correlation existed at an R-value equal to 0.82 between the extent of ICTs utility and its influence on taungya maize farmers' production.
Residents' Awareness of Forestry Knowledge and Practices for Flood Mitigation (A Case in South West Nigeria) Adebayo Samson Adeoye; Olawale Julius Aluko; Oluwole Olalekan Oke
Buletin Penelitian Sosial Ekonomi Pertanian Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Haluoleo Vol. 27 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Department of Agribusiness, Halu Oleo University Jointly with Perhimpunan Ekonomi Pertanian Indonesia - Indonesian Society of Agricultural Economics (PERHEPI/ISAE)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37149/bpsosek.v27i2.2101

Abstract

The combination of environmental degradation and inadequate engineering solutions has exacerbated flooding in Nigeria. Consequently, the study examined residents' awareness of forestry knowledge and practices. A 4-stage random sampling procedure was used, resulting in 250 participants selected via systematic sampling. Data were gathered through a structured questionnaire on residents' demographic characteristics, awareness of environmental practices, and utilization of forestry land-use practices. The analysis of data involved frequencies, percentages, mean values, rankings, and inferential statistics using the Chi-square test. The results showed that 68.0% of respondents were female, with a significant proportion (78.0%) aged 21-50 years. Additionally, 74.0% were married, 40.0% were civil servants, and 22.0% were involved in trading. The residents' knowledge revealed that the prohibition on disposing of refuse into drainage and rivers had a mean score of 1.6 and ranked 1st, while the government's advisories on relocation from flood-prone areas had a mean of 1.1, ranking 2nd in awareness. Chi-square analysis showed significant relationships between tree planting and flood experiences (χ² = 8.18, p = 4×10^-3) and between tree conservation and marital status (χ² = 10.61, p = 0.01). Furthermore, there was a significant association between other demographics, such as marital status (χ²=7.99, p = 0.05) and years of residence (χ²=16.03, p = 3˟10ˉ³), and forestry land use practices (FLUP). Key findings emphasized the critical role of tree planting, conservation, and environmental education in enhancing ecosystem resilience and mitigating climate-related disasters, such as floods, in southwest Nigeria.