African Bibliography and Documentation

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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The Reach and Resilience of Agricultural Extension Services Among Northern Nigerian Smallholder Farmers

Olamide Adesida, Covenant University, Ota Gbemisola Akinwumi, Department of Research, National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM) Temitope Agboola, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Bayero University Kano Abubakar Adekunbi, Department of Advanced Studies, Covenant University, Ota
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18853778
Published: April 21, 2007

Abstract

Agricultural extension services play a crucial role in enhancing crop yields among smallholder farmers in northern Nigeria. The analysis is based on qualitative and semi-quantitative data collected through farmer interviews and field observations in northern Nigeria. Despite initial challenges, agricultural extension services have demonstrated resilience and adaptability to support the sustainable growth of northern Nigerian smallholder farming communities. Further research should investigate the long-term impact of these services on farmers' livelihoods and explore ways to enhance their efficiency and reach across different regions.

How to Cite

Olamide Adesida, Gbemisola Akinwumi, Temitope Agboola, Abubakar Adekunbi (2007). The Reach and Resilience of Agricultural Extension Services Among Northern Nigerian Smallholder Farmers. African Bibliography and Documentation, Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18853778

Keywords

Sub-SaharanAgriculturalSustainabilityHolisticVillageSystems

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