Attitude of fadama farmers towards demand-driven extension delivery system in Niger State, Nigeria.

Abstract

The study examined the attitude of fadama farmers towards demand-driven extension services in Niger State, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select a total of 377 respondents for the study. Interview schedule was employed for data collection. Data collected were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Finding of the study showed that majority of the farmers had favourable attitude towards demand-driven extension delivery system. Major perceived problem for demand-driven extension delivery system was insufficient information about the service providers with 56.2% response rate. Result of the Chi-square test showed significant relationship between age (X2=1164.8,P<0.05), education (X2=1157.8, P<0.05), farm income (X2=8719.5, P<0.05) and farmers’ attitude towards demand-driven extension delivery system. Based on the findings, it was recommended that demand-driven extension service providers should increase their publicity drive to create the necessary awareness among farmers about their services. Similarly, it was suggested that efforts should be made to improve socio-economic characteristics of farmers such as education and income, in order to increase their consciousness and ability to afford services.