Vol. 31 No. 1 (2026): Proceedings of Annual Conference of the Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria

President's Address at the Opening Ceremony of the 31st Annual Conference of the Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria, April 13, 2026, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria

Professor Nkiru Theresa Meludu

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Counterfactuals of the Extension Systems that Never Were in Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector: Exploring Alternative Paths and their Potential Impacts

Professor Yemi Akinbamijo

3-8

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Communiqué of the Thirty-First Annual Conference of the Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON)

Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria

9-10

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Involvement of Youth in Cassava Production Under Value Chain Development Programme in Anambra State, Nigeria

Uchemba Victor Uzochukwu, Martin Ndidi Elusaiwe, Lawretta Ngozi Azodo, Nwankwo-Offiah Ebere Obianuju Obianuju, Ogalanya Francis Chukwuebuka

11-21

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Media Effects on the Consumption of Organically Produced Vegetables in Ikeja Local Government Area of Lagos State

Kayode Arimi , Morufat Yusuf-Oshoala , Oluwatoyin Ezekiel Owoade, Olubunmi Christiana Adebayo

22-31

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Farmers' Perceived Effects of Intra-Communal Conflict on Cassava Production in Emohua Local Government of Rivers State, Nigeria

Wenenda Benson Garshon, Olufemi Martins Adesope

32-42

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A Review of Policy Intent and Institutional Arrangements in Nigerian Agricultural Extension System

Margaret Joke Koyenikan, Ifidon Samuel Ohiomoba, Omoregie Osagie, Aniekan Anthony Dickson

43-56

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Adoption of E-Extension Strategies among Arable Crop Farmers in Osun State, Nigeria

Gbadebo Ogunniyi, Oluwamayowa K Binuomote, , Oluwamayowa K Binuomote, , Damilare Oladepo,, Sunday Adegbenga Aruleba

57-65

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Market Linkage Mechanisms among Catfish Farmers in Edo South Agricultural Zone, Edo State, Nigeria

Stephen Onyeka Konkwo , Jonathan Oshoke Obanor

66-75

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Women Farmers’ Satisfaction with Extension Services and Empowerment in Jos South Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria

Baridanu Hope1 Mbube, Monisola Omolara Adebo, Seyi Adeloba Odekunmi

76-84

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Socioeconomic Factors Influencing Access to Agricultural Extension Services among Rice Farmers in Gaya Local Government Area, Kano State, Nigeria

Abdulmumini Lawan, Nazir Ibrahim Idris , Ibrahim Musab

85-96

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Market Linkage Mechanisms among Catfish Farmers in Edo South Agricultural Zone, Edo State, Nigeria

Stephen Onyeka Konkwo , Jonathan Oshoke Obanor

97-105

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Social media usage and participation in off-farm work among Rural Youths in Oyo State, Nigeria

Mobolaji Omolabake Musa , Bolarin Olufemi, Ezekiel Oladele, Francis Ajayi, Abubakar A Yushau

106-116

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Improved Cocoa Production Technologies’ Utilisation and Rural Households’ Wellbeing in Cross River State, Nigeria

Joy Chizaram Iro Ukoha, Simeon Okpoto Eze, Lovina Enyidiya Odoemelam, Joachim Ikpeoha Kakie Njoku, Joachim Ikpeoha Kakie Njoku

117-127

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Strategies to Enhance the Use of Drama in Agricultural Information Dissemination in Imo State, Nigeria

Ruby E Patrick, Alice N Amanze, Emeka I Chibundu, Uchechi, M Okwor

128-135

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Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Programme Beneficiaries’ perception on the Barriers to Implementation of Empowerment Programmes in Delta State

Hillary Kanyinebi Onwuka, Elizabeth Amechi Onwubuya, , Hyacinth Udeanya Nwalieji, , Victor Ngozichukwuka Oyana, , Stella Akumabor, Kingsley Atusa

136-143

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Extension Workers’ Use of Motivation Measures for Agripreneurial Engagements with Rural Dwellers in Edo State, Nigeria

Dr, Osagie Omoregie , Aniekan Anthony Dickson

144-155

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Effectiveness of Communication Methods among Actors in the Cassava Market Chain in Ugwunagbo Local Government Area, Abia State, Nigeria

Chinyelu Irene Nwokolo , Nnenna Ngozi Mgbeahuru

156-167

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Agricultural Extension Advisory Services and Agricultural Sustainability in Nigeria: Investigating the Mediated Role of ICT Use in VCDP and ATASP-1

Christian Obinna Efobi , Chukwujekwu Aloysius Obianefo , Margaret Ngozi Okeke , Ngozi Admire Onwubuya , Victor Uzochukwu Uchemba

168-180

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Adoption of Connect Potato Variety for Late Blight Diseases Management among Irish Potato Farmers in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria

Samuel.K Vihi, Peter.M Selzing, Peter.M Selzing, Birma Jesse, Enobong.D Udoh, David.I Bayo, Grace.T Owa, Christiana.K Yakubu, Emmanuel David

181-191

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Utilisation of Artificial Intelligence Applications among Agricultural Students in Universities in River State, Nigeria

Laura Ime Elliot , Laura Ime Elliot , Rachael Anwuli Ovuorie , Olufemi Martins Adesope

192-200

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Perceived Effect of Quarry Activities on the Health of Inhabitants of Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria

Obed Adekpe Okoh, Obed Adekpe Okoh, Joseph Chinenye Nwokocha , Olutokunbo Birdies Oyesola

201-208

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Youths’ Participation in Rice Production in Kura Local Government Area of Kano State, Nigeria

Martins Olusegun Orifah, Mubarak. Sani Aminu, Enan Timothy, Ado Nasiru

209-217

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Strategies to Enhance the Use of Drama in Agricultural Information Dissemination in Imo State, Nigeria

Ruby En Patrick, Emeka I Chibundu, Alice N Amanze, Uchechi, M Okwor

218-224

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Awareness and Perceptions of Digital Financial Services among Smallholder Farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria

Marcus O Ogunfolaju, Oluwaseun A Adeleke , Enan Timothy , Victor Chukwu

225-233

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Adoption of Improved Rice Production Technologies among Beneficiary Farmers of the International Fund for Agricultural Development Value Chain Development Programme in Izzi Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Victor Chukwu , Marcus Ogunfolaju, P.C Nwovu

334-341

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Effects of Insecurity on Rural Household Livelihoods in Kwara State, Nigeria

Toyin Rebecca Adeyemi, Olusoji A Adebayo, Abimbola M Ezekiel

242-250

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Psychological and Structural Predictors of Agripreneurship among Nigerian Youth

Umar Sulaiman , Gee Abdullahi Ahmed , Suleiman3 Rabi’u

251-261

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Consumer Awareness of Vitamin A Bio-fortified Staple Foods in Peri-Urban Areas of Abia State, Nigeria

Uchechi Mercy Okwor, Kelechi Christain Okwor, Ruby. E Patrick

262-270

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Farmers’ willingness to use digital tools in sourcing agricultural information in Kaduna State, Nigeria

Goddey Folunsho Okwuokenye , Stella Akumabor, Gloria Omogho3 Ikoyo-Eweto

271-279

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Socio-economic Determinants of Utilisation of Improved Poultry Management Practices among Commercial Poultry Farmers in Obio-Akpor LGA, Rivers State, Nigeria

Chinwoke Clara Ifeanyi-obi , Happiness David Sampson , Collins Okon Uloh, Grace Adewonuola Ayoade, Godwin Chisom Ejims

280-291

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Palm Kernel Processing and the Livelihood Outcome of Rural Households in Abia State, Nigeria

Daniel Chinomso Nmeregini, Gideon Chinedu Onuekwusi,, Uchechi Rejoice Akoma, Edith O Nwoye , Nnamso Daniel Edet

292-301

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Farmers' Perceived Effects of Climate Change on Organic Maize Farming in Etche Local Government Area Rivers State

Chukwudi Agbam, Kingsley O Uchendu

302-310

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Effect of Digital Extension Services on Cassava Farmers’ Education in Abia State, Nigeria

Clara Onyinye Igwe, Gold Adolphus, Chikerenma Mary Atasie

311-318

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Utilisation of Climate Information Services by Arable Crop Farmers in Osun State, Nigeria

Iyanuoluwa Esther Ajibade, Dorcas Lola Alabi, Bidemi Olayiwola

319-390

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Factors Influencing Farmers’ Participation in System of Rice Intensification in Bakolori Irrigation Scheme, Zamfara State, Nigeria

Umar Sulaiman, Gee Abdullahi Ahmed , Thomas Kudi Doris , Manuwa Abubakar, Suleiman Rabi’u

331-340

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Climate Change Adaptation Strategies Used by Fish Farmers in Niger State, Nigeria

Jacobs Ior Adzenga , Abdulmajeed Abdulsalam, Sunday Leo Dalap, Peter Ademola Aremu

341-348

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Coping Strategies against Food Insecurity among Rural Women in Kwara State, Nigeria

Ajoke Oluwatoyin Kayode , Olamiposi E Ajibaye , Mary O Arinde, Olayinka O Olaniyi

349-356

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Assessment of Digital Literacy among Women Crop Farmers in Kebbi State, Nigeria

S Ibrahim, T Godiya, H. A Mohammed, A. I Illo, O. M Bamijoko

357-365

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Effect of Smallholder Horticulture Empowerment and Promotion Project on the Income of Farmers in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Halilu Buba Tambul, Egri Philip Ejembi, Ezra Gougong Luka, Victor Alex, Sani Adamu Bako

366-374

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Adoption of Improved Maize Production Technologies and Livelihoods of Members and Non-members of Maize Farmers’ Association in Kaduna State, Nigeria

M. K Idris, B. E Fawole, O Ebenehi, M. I Fagge, M. O Akinola

375-381

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Herders-Farmers Crisis and Farming Livelihoods in Conflict-Ridden Communities in Ibarapa North Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria

Olushola Samuel Fadairo , Christianah Oluwaseun Olatoye, Peace Ikharelu Aburime

382-395

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Utilisation of Improved Snail Production Technologies on the Livelihood of Farmers in Abia State, Nigeria

O.A Maduka, J. C. I Ukoha, L. U Onuoha, C. N. Osuagwu

396-405

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Poultry Farmers’ Access to Agricultural Loans in Osun State, Nigeria

Tawakalitu Abiola Dolapo, Oyewole Waheed Kareem, Kaothar Kayode Azeez, Halimah Olayinka Egbewole, Taiwo Atinuke Adio

406-414

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Farm Record-Keeping Behaviour among Broiler Farmers in Kogi State, Nigeria

Victor Alex, Emmanuel Suleiman Salau, Ezra Gougong Luka, Halilu Buba Tambul

415-420

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Rural Women Farmers’ Empowerment in Kwara State, Nigeria

Adetutu Oluwafunmilayo Oluyi , Oluwaseun Racheal Kareem , Ajoke Oluwatoyin Kayode , Sijuade Adebukola Adebayo

421-429

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Factors Influencıng Youth Partıcıpatıon in Gınger Productıon in Southern Kaduna Zone, Kaduna State Nıgerıa

Burah Ibrahim Burabe, Maryam Mohammed Rabiu, Maryam Mohammed Rabiu, Audu Kara Ibrahim, Jodah Japhet Amila

430-437

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Characterisation of Farmers’ Groups in Agricultural Development in Osun State, Nigeria

Michael Famakinwa, Ibrahim A Adekunle, Damilola L Babawale, Lateef A Ola, Toyin F Ojo, Blessing A Oyelakin

438-450

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Determinants of Rural Household Participation in the Cashew Nut Value Chain in Kwara State, Nigeria

B.T Alade , E.A Kolawole , M.O Ogunfolaju , O.A Shemfe, O.W Okonta, W Ayojimi , W Ayojimi

451-460

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Cattle Farmers' Perceived Effects of Sustainable Livestock Management Practices on Cattle Production in Kwara State, Nigeria

Halimah Olayinka Egbewole, Abdulrazak K Daudu, Kaothar K Azeez, Ibrahim A Adebayo, Jamiu B Adesokan, Habeeb K Yusuf, Zulaykha O. Sanni

461-470

Determinants of Smallholder Farmers’ Contribution to Rice Production in Ogun State, Nigeria

Ibrahim Adisa Adebayo, Sekinat Kikelomo Shittu, Mohammed Afolabi Oladoja, Halimah Olayinka Egbewole

471-478

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Factors Affecting Soybean Production among Farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria

Mohammed Kilishi Issa, Olufemi Bolarin, Sijuade Adebukola Adebayo

479-487

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Social Network Analysis of Information Exchange among Beekeepers in Oyo State, Nigeria

Kaothar Kayode Azeez, Abd-Baasit Babatunde Adejumobi, Tawakalitu Abiola Dolapo , Halimah Olayinka Egbewole , Ibrahim Adebayo

488-498

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Use of Informal Newcastle Disease Vaccine Information Sources among Backyard Poultry Farmers in Plateau State, Nigeria

Daniel Apeh, Aisha. H Bala, Victor Haruna, Victoria. O Apeh, Istifanus M. Haruna, Usman A Rayyanu, Mathew. Y Gukut, Victoria C Chukwukere

499-508

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Training Needs of Agricultural Extension Workers for Cyber Extension in Benue State Agricultural and Rural Development Authority, Nigeria

Peter Gyanden Kughur, Richard Aondover Damsa, Philomena Demshemino Mathew

509-517

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Economic and Extension Drivers of Technical Efficiency in Sesame (Sesamum Indicum L.) Production in Takum and Ussa Local Government Areas of Taraba State, Nigeria

Rimamyere Gideon , Tseten Iliya Ashasim

518-527

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Training Needs of Agricultural Extension Personnel on Smart Agricultural Practices in Ogun State Agricultural Development Programme

K. K. Bolarinwa, S. A Lowen, O.A Adebayo, D. A Adejumo

528-535

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Agricultural Extension Innovation System for Rural Development

N. I Ogbuji , Emeka Idibia , U. R Oke

536-550

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Biosecurity Compliance among Swine Farmers in Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria

S.K Vihi, B Jesse, P. M Selzing, D.I Bayo, G.T Owa, C.K Yakubu, S. Abdullahi, Emmanuel David

551-563

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Determinants of Social Media Usage for Networking among Agricultural Extension Professionals in Selected Organizations in Rivers State, Nigeria

Chrisa Bridget Ihunwo, Tokoni Sylvanus Ibanichuka

564-572

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Proclivity of Agricultural Science Teachers towards Bush meat Consumption in Rural Areas of Ogun State, Nigeria

Toheeb Abiodun Ishola , Elijah Adekunle Ibironke , Samuel Adeniyi Bamgbowu

573 -580

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Food Insecurity Status among Smallholder Farmers in Niger State, Nigeria

M.O Ogunfolaju, T.A Ahmed, O Ebenehi

581- 588

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Perceived Effect of Climate Change on Agricultural Extension Services Delivery in Anambra State, Nigeria

Lawretta Ngozi Azodo, Hyacinth Udeanya Nwalieji, Margaret Ngozi Okeke

589-595

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Climate Change Adaptation Strategies Used by Tomato Farmers in Gombe State, Nigeria

Jodah Japhet Amila, Joel Kapsiya , Benjamin Ahenakaa Gbue, Ochoyo Ogwola Godwin , Habila Bitrus

596-605

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Involvement of Rural Women in Shea Butter Processing in Kwara State, Nigeria

Adetutu Oluwafunmilayo Oluyi , Olufemi Bolarin , Sijuade Adebukola Adebayo

606-616

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Role Performance of Cassava Stakeholders in Research Output Uptake in Oyo State, Nigeria

Ibrahim Adebayo Adekunle, Olayinka Jelil Yusuf, Shobowale, Adefunke Adelayo

617-629

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Reality Television Show as a Tool for Promoting Agriculture among Youths in Imo State, Nigeria

Festus Odoemenam Emeka , O. Anyoha Ndidi-Paschal , I. Okoronkwo Ernest , E. Echefu Goodness , E. Echefu Goodness , E. Echefu Goodness

630-636

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Farmers’ Awareness and Adoption of Agro-Waste Innovations for Sustainable Food Production in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Grace Modupe Adebo , Adebola Oluwatomisin Onifade

637-645

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Perceived Effectiveness of Agricultural Extension Services among Women Vegetable Farmers in the Calabar Agricultural Zone, Cross River State, Nigeria

Comfort Felix Aya, Emmanuel Ohara Eremi, Dorathy Aje Iyamah

646-656

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Financial Inclusion and Welfare Outcomes among Rural Women in Edo State, Nigeria

Anozie Ogochukwu , Siji Olutegbe Nathaniel , Asenime Monica , Oshokai Francis Joshua

657-672

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Armed Banditry and Agricultural Extension Service Delivery in Katsina State

Faisal Ibrahim Shawai, Taiwo Grace Adejare, Abdullahi Khidir Abubakar, Sani Ibrahim Ibrahim

674-679

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Factors Influencing Socio-Economic Status of Shea Butter Processors in North Central Nigeria

Mohammed Kabiru Sanusi , Sarafat Ayanfunke Tijani

680-690

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