Type | Journal Article - Asian Journal of Science and Technology |
Title | Assessment of farmer perception of use of women extension agents in technology transfer in Imo State, Nigeria |
Author(s) | |
Volume | 4 |
Issue | 08 |
Publication (Day/Month/Year) | 2013 |
Page numbers | 006-008 |
URL | http://journalajst.com/sites/default/files/Download 1237.pdf |
Abstract | The study assessed farmer perception of women extension agents participation in technology transfer, ascertained farmers recommendation on the participation of women extension agents, and identified constraints associated with women extension agents participation in technology transfer. Simple random and purposive sampling techniques were adopted in selecting 120 contact farmers in the study area. A set of structured questionnaire was used to obtain the primary data which was analyzed using percentages and Chi-square. Result showed that women extension agents were useful in technology transfer process. Based on the perception, farmers recommended that both male and female extension agents should be used in equal proportion in technology transfer process. Few constraints are found to be associated with women extension agents participation in technology transfer and these includes; lateness to duty (63%), disruption of programme when pregnant/on maternity leave (75.8%) and unaccessibility (53.3%). The study recommends removal of sex disparity in the recruitment of extension delivery agents. |
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