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Una Murray - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Rural Child Labour: Views of Extension Agents in Ethiopia.
The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2013Co-Authors: Una MurrayAbstract:AbstractPurpose:Whilst children working in agriculture and domestic work is an inherent part of growing up and essential for survival, if boys and girls lose out on education they are less equipped to respond to inevitable environmental shocks and to negotiate agri-food value chains. This article investigates views of Extension Agents on children working.Design/methodology/approach:One hundred and sixty-seven Ethiopian agricultural Extension Agents provided their views in a questionnaire on child labour in agriculture, complemented by key-informant interviews.Findings:‘Child labour’ is not easily understood as a significant problem in agriculture. Domestic work is a burden for rural girls in particular. There is a need to disaggregate the tasks that boys and girls are undertaking. Agricultural Extension staff are found to be an important stakeholder group for addressing child labour in agriculture, because they are knowledgeable about the realities of rural livelihoods, observe labour practices and can su...
Ac Agumagu - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Extension Agents\' Commitment To Extension Work In Abia And Rivers States, Nigeria
Global Approaches to Extension Practice: A Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2008Co-Authors: Ac Agumagu, On NwaogwugwuAbstract:The study explored the level of job commitment of Extension Agents in Abia and Rivers States Agricultural Development Programmes (ADPs.). A structured and validated inventory scale titled: “Job Commitment Inventory Scale” was administered to 89 and 61 respondents randomly selected from a population of 112 and 117 Extension Agents in Abia and Rivers States ADPs. respectively. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistical tools such as frequency, percentage and mean. The result showed that Extension Agents in both States ADPs are highly committed to their Extension service jobs (Abia State ADP, mean = 37.17; Rivers State ADP, mean = 37.49). Keywords : Extension Agents, commitment Global Approaches to Extension Practice Vol. 2 (1) 2006: pp. 50-59
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Relationship Between Job Characteristics And Job Performance Of Agricultural Extension Agents In Imo And Rivers State, Nigeria
Global Approaches to Extension Practice: A Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2008Co-Authors: Ac AgumaguAbstract:The agricultural Extension agent is a key stakeholder in Extension systems. The nature of their work is so important that it has overriding effect on their job performance. This study investigates the relationship between job characteristics and job performance of agricultural Extension Agents in Imo and Rivers States, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was administered to 193 Extension Agents made up of 98 and 95 from Imo and Rivers States respectively. Findings revealed that feedback and task identity significantly affected job performance of Extension Agents. It was recommended that role clarity can be boosted by allowing Agents participation in task assignments. Keywords : job characteristics, job performance, agricultural Extension Agents Global Approaches to Extension Practice Vol. 3 (1) 2007: pp. 56-60
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DEMOGRAPHIC AND WORK EXPERIENCE CHARACTERISTICS OF AGRICULTURAL Extension Agents AS DETERMINANTS OF THEIR JOB SATISFACTION
1995Co-Authors: Ac AgumaguAbstract:This paper examined the relative contributions of selected demographic and work experience factors as predictive determinants of job satisfaction among agricultural Extension Agents in the former Imo State ADP. The job satisfaction prediction profile featured only work experience variables, with need satisfaction exercising the greatest predictive ability. Thus efforts at agent job satisfaction should logically emphasise need satisfaction. Keywords: Extension Agents, Characteristics, determinants, job satisfaction.
R G. Adeola - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Extension Agents’ Perception of The Information Needs Of Women Farmers In Oyo State, Nigeria
Global Journal of Human-Social Science Research, 2011Co-Authors: R G. AdeolaAbstract:The study was carried out to examine the Extension Agents’ perceptions of the information needs of women farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria. Data were obtained form 84 Extension Agents in the Oyo state Agricultural Development Programme. Simple random sampling technique was employed in the selection of 84 Extension Agents in the state while structured interview schedule was adopted in the collection of information from the sampled respondents. Data collected were analyzed using frequency distribution, percentage and chi-square as analytical tool. The mean age is 38 years. The Agents are of various educational backgrounds, while majority (44 %) of them holds B.Sc. degrees and they specialized in different fields of agriculture. The Agents indicate different levels of information needs of women farmers in the study area. Areas of information needs of women farmers as perceived by the Agents include soil fertility management, how to increase productivity, use of machine farm implements, record keepings and loan acquisition, keeping family safe, household maintenance, controlling pests, and education on hygienic conditions. The Agents also indicated different levels of agreement about the differences between the information needs of women farmers and their men counterparts. Socio- economic characteristics of the Agents significantly (P ≤ 0.01) influenced their perceptions of women information needs. The study concludes that the Extension Agents have developed in-depth knowledge of the information needs of women farmers and their perceptions are mostly shaped by their direct experience with women farmers. Therefore, Extension Agents’ contributions toward the designing of relevant and appropriate programmes for women farmers should be encouraged by the Extension administrators.
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The Impact of Training and Visit System on Professionalization of Extension Agents in Oyo State Agricultural Development Programme
Journal of Social Sciences, 2005Co-Authors: R G. AdeolaAbstract:KEYWORDS Visit schedule; fortnight training (FNT); subject matter specialist (SMS) ABSTRACT The study assessed the impact of training and visit (T &V) system of Extension on professionalization of Extension Agents in Oyo State Agricultural Development Programme (ADP). One hundred and thirty (130) Extension Agents were interviewed and simple percentages and product moment correlation utilized for data analysis. A positive impact of T & V system with respect to the profession skill of Extension Agents was observed. The calibre of manpower involved in Extension activity under T&V system at the field level appears to be rising, an indication of brighter future for Extension service in Nigeria. The system has remarkably improved the technical competence of the Extension Agents by providing a climate, under which Extension Agents develop favourable attitude toward their clientele through frequent interactions. The regular and continuous training of Extension Agents under T & V approach play a significant role on the job effectiveness of the Agents. The T & V system should be retained. However, the Extension practitioner particularly those at the top management level should recognize the constraints facing the T&V system and adjust accordingly to enhance sustainability.
Joan Thomson - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Extension Agents’ Perceptions of Sustainable Agriculture in the Riyadh Region of Saudi Arabia
Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, 2005Co-Authors: Suaiban Al-subaiee, Edgar Yoder, Joan ThomsonAbstract:Sustainable agriculture Extension programs are mandated worldwide to foster the implementation of sustainable agriculture practices. These required sustainable agriculture Extension programs are to be conducted by Extension Agents, therefore understanding Extension Agents’ perceptions toward sustainable agriculture is especially important. This research identified the perceptions toward sustainable agriculture of agricultural Extension Agents in the Riyadh Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The findings show that Extension Agents generally had a positive perception toward sustainable agriculture concepts. No significant differences between overall means of Agents’ perceptions toward sustainable agriculture concepts and their age, rural/urban background, or educational background were found. Extension Agents’ positive perceptions regarding sustainable agriculture and the perceived need for providing sustainable agricultural Extension programs to farmers provide a basis for sustainable agriculture programs development.
Joan S. Thomson - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Extension Agents' Perceptions of Sustainable Agriculture in the Riyadh Region of
2005Co-Authors: Saudi Arabia, Edger P. Yoder, Joan S. ThomsonAbstract:Sustainable agriculture Extension programs are mandated worldwide to foster the implementation of sustainable agriculture practices. These required sustainable agriculture Extension programs are to be conducted by Extension Agents, therefore understanding Extension Agents’ perceptions toward sustainable agriculture is especially important. This research identified the perceptions toward sustainable agriculture of agricultural Extension Agents in the Riyadh Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The findings show that Extension Agents generally had a positive perception toward sustainable agriculture concepts. No significant differences between overall means of Agents’ perceptions toward sustainable agriculture concepts and their age, rural/urban background, or educational background were found. Extension Agents’ positive perceptions regarding sustainable agriculture and the perceived need for providing sustainable agricultural Extension programs to farmers provide a basis for sustainable agriculture programs development.
