Raufu Olusola Sanusi

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Organic Farming—The Role of Vermitechnology
Anjorin Ezekiel Adeyemi, Raufu Olusola Sanusi, Daji Morumda
Vermitechnology Economic Environmental and Agricultural Sustainability, 2025
LIVELIHOOD ATTRIBUTES OF POULTRY FARMERS IN ILORIN, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
J. O. Ifabiyi, R. O. Sanusi, F. E. Evwierhurhoma, I. G. Ma'aji
Anbar Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2024
Poultry production is an essential source of livelihood as it provides subsistence and employment opportunities in Nigeria's poultry value chain activities. This study assessed the livelihood attributes of poultry farmers in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. Three-stage sampling was used to select 150 farmers for this research work. Descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, and mean were employed to analyze the data. The findings showed that the radio, internet/social media, and family were key sources of information on poultry production. Also, involvement in other income-generating activities (mean=4.14) was the highest-ranked financial asset. Owned/leased poultry pens/houses (mean=4.15) were the highest-ranked physical asset. Networking with other poultry farmers/agencies for resources (mean=4.37) was the highest-ranked social asset. Being physically fit to manage poultry production activities (mean=4.55) was the highest-ranked human asset. Access to water for poultry production (mean=4.31) was the highest-ranked natural asset. The livelihood status of the poultry farmers (3.93±0.93) was categorized as high. The study concluded that poultry production was a vital livelihood for the farmers. It therefore recommends supporting extension services for all poultry farmers to enhance their livelihoods and incomes. It is also essential for the government to provide livelihood incentives such as financial support and tax relief, as well as to subsidize poultry farming equipment to ensure that the farmers have the needed resources/assets and to boost their productivity
Intensity of technology adoption among selected cassava farmers in Ogun State, Nigeria
Tropical Agriculture, 2024
Analysis of cassava farmers’ revenue who were innovation participants in ogun state, nigeria: 2016-2018
R. O. Sanusi, B. O. Ajibola, E. I. Isegbe, R. M. Adebayo, M. B. Abubakar, O. O. Oke, D. Lordbanjou, M. Lawal, A. S. Adeoye
Journal of Agriculture and Crops, 2021
The net revenue from an activity is obtained by subtracting the cash expenses incurred in production from the gross revenue. Gross revenue is the sum of all receipts from the sale of a crop. This study was carried out in Ogun State, Nigeria (latitude 7o 00ꞋN and longitude 3o 35ꞋE) to analyse the revenue of cassava farmers who were involved in improved practices. The simple Random Sampling technique was adopted in the selection of 336 farmers from the study area. Data were analysed using frequency counts, percentages, budgetary technique as well as Chow test. Results showed that there was a steady increase in the revenue until it reached the peak. Thereafter, it fell below the zero lines into the negative. Also, all (100.0%) of the participants had formal education and belonged to a farmers’ association. The average farm size was 1.64 hectares. The study, therefore, recommends regulation of cassava price so that it will not fall below a certain fixed point. It also recommends the government purchase of excess cassava output directly from farmers in order to avoid a market glut. Finally, value addition should be promoted to boost income derivable from cassava sales.
Determinants of adoption of Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)-sponsored technologies among cassava farmers in Ogun State, Nigeria
R.O. Sanusi, E.O. Fakoya, R.A. Oyeyinka, A.M. Omotayo, B.O. Ajibola, A.S. Ajibade
Cogent Food and Agriculture, 2021
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) provides advisory services to cassava growers in Ogun State in order to bring about sustainable improvements in the livelihoods of participants as well as contributing to the economic development of the State. This study assessed the determinants of adoption of GIZ-sponsored technologies among cassava farmers. A total of 336 farmers (168 participants and 168 non-participants) were randomly selected from the 14 Local Government Areas where GIZ operated. Questionnaire was used to obtain primary data. Data was analysed using frequency counts, percentages, Logistic regression and test. Results showed that all (100.0%) of the participants had formal education and belonged to a farmers’ association. The average farm size for participants was 1.64 hectares. The average period of participation in GIZ’s service and number of training received by the farmers were 3 years and 11, respectively. Majority of the participants (98.8%) cultivated TME 419 and local cassava varieties, respectively. Logistic regression revealed technology cost (ß = 0.457), triability of technology (ß = 0.493), information accessibility (ß = −0.464), good relationship between GIZ’s agents and farmers (ß = 1.018) and government policy (ß = 0.493) were the determinants (p < 0.01) of participants’ involvement in GIZ’s service. It was concluded that GIZ service had positive effect. The study therefore recommends complete information on the nature, associated risks and the benefits derivable from the sponsored technologies. Also, government-friendly and GIZ-friendly policies by both the GIZ and government for the benefit of the farmers’ increased productivity is recommended.
Productivity of participating cassava (Manihot esculenta) farmers in deutsche gesellschaft für internationale zusammenarbeit (giz) sponsored advisory service in ogun state, nigeria: 2016-2018
Tropical Agriculture, 2021

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