Effectiveness of Extension Delivery Techniques for Rice Production Technologies Among Farmers in Gbako Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria
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Effectiveness, extension delivery, rice production technologies.Abstract
The study was conducted to evaluate effectiveness of extension delivery techniques in dissemination of rice production technologies in Gbako Local Government Area of Niger state. A probability sampling method involving random sampling of 150 respondents was used, and data were collected with aid of structured questionnaire. The study employed both descriptive and inferential statistics for analysis of the data. The results of a 3-point graphic rating scale (Likert ratio) indicated that method-cum-result demonstration, farmers’ participation in On-Farm Adaptive Research (OFAR) trials, Management Training Plot (MTP) and use of contact farmers were the very effective extension delivery methods. The results of a paired t- test for mean comparison revealed a highly significant (P?0.01) difference between the mean output (kg/ha.) before and after the dissemination of rice production technologies at 95% confidence interval. The study therefore concluded that extension delivery methods were effective and sources of information were utilized, which culminated in the increased yield of farmers; hence participatory extension delivery approach should be emphasized in policy formulation and program planning for intervention and technology transfer.
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