IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

International Journal of Agriculture and Earth Science (IJAES )

E- ISSN 2489-0081
P- ISSN 2695-1894
VOL. 10 NO. 5 2024
DOI: 10.56201/ijaes.v10.no5.2024.pg236.247

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Yam Farmers’ Attitude Towards Training Programmes of Agricultural Development Programme for Increased Production in Delta North Agricultural Zone

Isaiah J. T and Emah G. N

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Abstract

The study assessed yam farmers' attitude towards training programmes of Agricultural Development Programme In Delta North Agricultural zone, Nigeria.. A Total of 134 respondents used in the study were selected from 3 LGAs in Delta State, through multi-stage sampling procedure. Interview schedule was used to obtain information from the respondents and weighted mean scores, frequency, percentages and standard deviation derived from likert type rating scale were used to achieve the objectives. The findings revealed that majority (77.6%) were male, had secondary education (55.2%) with a mean age of 45 years, a mean years of farming experience of 11 years and mean annual income of ?100,052. training programmes delivered to yam farmers by agricultural development programme were; storage systems of yam products (60.4%) among others. Yam farmers attitudes towards the training programmes were; training helps to acquire skills which improve farming activities ( ? X = 3.60), training enhances knowledge and it improve farming activities ( ? X = 3.26). The findings revealed that yam farmers' had positive attitude towards training programme and was significantly affected by income level, land ownership and nature of farming and training programme is beneficial to increased yam production. Based on the findings, the study recommended that more workshops/seminars should be organized by Agricultural Development Programme (ADP) to enlighten/teach farmers on the benefits of yam farmers’ training programmes of agricultural development programme for increased production.

keywords:

Yam Farmers’, Attitude, Training Programmes, ADP, Delta North Agricultural Zone

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