Effective Extension Information Dissemination Methods Used in Disseminating Organic Agricultural Practices as Mitigating Strategy for Climate Change in Kogi State-Nigeria

Type Journal Article - Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare
Title Effective Extension Information Dissemination Methods Used in Disseminating Organic Agricultural Practices as Mitigating Strategy for Climate Change in Kogi State-Nigeria
Author(s)
Volume 4
Issue 20
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2014
Page numbers 189-195
URL http://iste.org/Journals/index.php/JBAH/article/viewFile/15716/16115
Abstract
The major objective of the paper was to identify the most effective extension information teaching methods used
in disseminating organic agricultural practices as mitigating strategy to climate change in Kogi State. A multi –
stage random sampling technique was employed in selecting 270 respondents from the three senatorial districts
in the state. Descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation) was used in data
analysis. Results show that increase in atmospheric heat (x¯ = 4.74), increased Weed growth (x¯ = 4.62), reduction
in Soil fertility (x¯ = 4.59), decreased yield of crops (x¯ = 4.52), increase in Pests and Diseases (x¯ =4.39), increase
in health related issues (x¯ = 4.32), decrease in the availability of portable water (x¯ = 4.14) are the most common
and significant effects of climate change in the study area. The paper also identified group meetings (77.8%),
informal personal contacts (72.9%), farm and home visits (70%), training and visits (67%), result demonstration
(63.7%), field trips (60.4%), radio programmes (55.2%) and agricultural exhibitions (52.6%) as the most
effective extension information dissemination methods employed by extension agents in the state in
disseminating organic agriculture. The paper concluded that the disparity between the level of awareness and
adoption of recommended organic agricultural practice in the study area is as a result of non frequent contact
between extension agents and farmers. It was recommended that extension agents should reschedule their
activities and programmes to accommodate frequent contact with the farmers. Government should increase
funding on extension programmes and activities and engage more extension personnel in the state.

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