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This study investigated the influence of leadership characteristics on role performance of local ... more This study investigated the influence of leadership characteristics on role performance of local leaders in Rural Community Development (RCD) in Southwestern Nigeria. It described the leadership characteristics of local leaders, determined role performance of local leaders in RCD and determined the influence of leadership characteristics on role performance. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select 352 local leaders drawn across the study area. Quantitative data were collected through structured interview schedule while in-depth interview guide was used to elicit qualitative information. Data were analysed using frequency counts, percentages, means and multiple linear regression analysis. Results indicated that majority (81.4%) of the respondents had empathy, emotional stability (89.7%) and delegated leadership roles to their members (82.7%). Roles performed by local leaders were protecting members' welfare (mean = 2.42) and community mobilization (mean = 2.28). Findings revealed that empathy (β=0.355), emotional stability (β = 0.183), ability to delegate leadership roles (β=0.143), good communication skills (β = 0.165) and consistency in decision making (β = 0.567) significantly contributed to role performance of local leaders in RCD. The study concluded that emotional stability, good communication skills and consistency in decision making were leadership characteristics that determined local leaders' role performance. Significant leadership characteristics should be enhanced to ensure effective performance of local leaders in RCD.

The study assessed the gender involvement of sedentary Fulani in dairy farming practices in Osun ... more The study assessed the gender involvement of sedentary Fulani in dairy farming practices in Osun State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 256 respondents from 12 Local Government Areas (LGAs) inhabited by the sedentary Fulani in the study area. Interview schedules were used for quantitative data collection. Data were analyzed and interpreted using descriptive statistics such as frequency counts, percentages, means and standard deviations while one-way ANOVA was used to draw inferences on the hypothesis. The results showed that the mean age of the male and female respondents was 34.05 ± 12.49 years and 33.33 ± 13.14 years respectively. The majority of the male (85.9 %) and female (89.8 %) respondents had no formal education. The mean herd size of male and female respondents was 20 ± 2 and 5 ± 2 heads of cattle respectively. All of the male respondents indicated that fencing, grazing and milking were male gender roles, while all female respondents indicated that cleaning of pens, sales of milk/milk products and processing of milk were female gender roles. The study showed that 42.7% of the male and10.2% of the female respondents had high level of involvement in dairy farming activities, while 24.7% of the male and 44.2% of the female respondents had low level of involvement. Further results revealed that there were significant differences (F = 312.80) between the male and female respondents in their involvement in dairy farming practice. The study concluded that there is gender gap in male and female involvement in dairy farming practices.

The study assessed adoption of rice post-harvest technologies among smallholder farmers in Osun S... more The study assessed adoption of rice post-harvest technologies among smallholder farmers in Osun State, Nigeria. Data were collected from 120 respondents through a structured interview schedule using a multistage sampling procedure. Percentages, means, Chi-square and correlation were used to analyse the data and draw inferences. The results show that about 52.5% of the respondents had favourable perception, while 47.5% had unfavourable perception towards adoption of the rice post-harvest technologies. Rice milling (mean=4.54) and harvesting matured panicles at the right time (mean=4.47) ranked highest among the adopted post-harvest technologies, while majority (65%) of the respondents adopted the rice post-harvest technologies at moderate level and 35% had high level of adoption. Inadequate capital (mean=1.75) and poor extension contacts (mean=1.67) were the major constraints associated with the adoption. Also, there was significant association between sex (χ 2 = 38.174), marital status (χ 2 =32.85) and adoption of the rice post-harvest technologies, while age (r=-0.531), household size (r=0.414) and the quantity of rice produced (r=0.345) had significant relationship with adoption of the post-harvest rice technologies. There was moderate level of adoption among the farmers. Financial institutions, governments and non-governmental organisations should provide functional credit facilities and government should employ more extension agents to promote adoption of high-quality enhancing post-harvest technologies for sustainable rice production in Nigeria.

Conflict is a major impediment of any community development. However, its occurrence is inevitabl... more Conflict is a major impediment of any community development. However, its occurrence is inevitable and requires serious attention from relevant stakeholders. This study focused on the effects of community conflicts on rural economic activities in Osun State, Nigeria. It specifically unveiled the socioeconomic characteristics of the respondents; identified the causes of conflict in the study area; determined the effects of conflicts on the economic activities and identified the strategies adopted in resolving the conflicts. Ninety community members were randomly sampled and interviewed. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected using interview schedule and Key Informant Interview respectively. Data were analysed using appropriate descriptive and inferential statistical tools. The results showed that majority (77.6%) of the respondents were married with the mean age of 43.7 years and above half (52.6%) were males with the mean years of schooling of 10.1 years. Boundary dispute (85.5%), political tussle (82.2%) among community partisans, chieftaincy dispute (77.8%), competition of community members over limited resources (74.4%) and issues related to payment of tributes (70%) were the major causes of conflict. The effects of conflicts identified include loss of properties (mean=2.23), reduction in income (mean=2.23), disruption of economic activities (mean=2.22) and loss of employment (mean=2.10) among others. The study concluded that preventive measures against future conflict such as advocacy for tolerance and sensitivity of government to people's needs should be put in place to enhance sustainable development.

The paper assessed communal influence on land accessibility among rural farmers in Osun State. It... more The paper assessed communal influence on land accessibility among rural farmers in Osun State. It specifically described socioeconomic characteristics of land users; determined the level of land accessibility; and examined influence of community (roles of traditional authorities, community beliefs and cultural taboos) on land accessibility. A multistage stage sampling procedure was used to select the respondents. Data were collected from 260 respondents using structured interview schedule and key informant interview which were validated and pretested. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistical tool such as frequency counts, percentages, mean and standard deviation while correlation analysis was used to make deduction. Results showed that majority (82.7% and 86.2%) were male and married, respectively. The mean year of residence was 43.08 ± 18.33 years. Majority gained access to land through inheritance while more than half had moderate access to land. Settlement of land dispute and withdrawal of use rights of defaulting tenants were the major roles of traditional authorities, while most popular community beliefs among the respondents is that non-indigenes in their communities can have access to land for farming. Further results showed that roles of traditional authorities (r =0.329; p≤ 0.05) had positive and significant relationship with land accessibility. The study recommended that traditional and community leaders should be adequately recognised in making any policy decision on land matters, particularly in rural communities, so as to enhance meaningful agricultural development and rural enterprises.

Conflict is perceived as a serious disagreement or argument about something important that leads ... more Conflict is perceived as a serious disagreement or argument about something important that leads to the breakdown of law and order (Collins, 2016; Dietz and Albert, 2016). According to Alabi and Famakinwa (2017), conflicts pose severe threat to community peace, stability, and development, as well as having serious consequences for tribal harmony, particularly in a multi-ethnic and multi-tribal country like Nigeria. Ndubuisi (2018) and Okoro (2018) explained that if a conflict is not effectively managed, it can degenerate into violent and destructive clashes, and become counter-productive which could threaten national security and integration. On a positive note, if conflicting parties are able to deal with their incompatibilities, it could lead to a new and productive social or political organisation (Okoro, 2018).

The study assessed the effects of covid-19 pandemic on the livelihood of the rural community dwel... more The study assessed the effects of covid-19 pandemic on the livelihood of the rural community dwellers in Edo State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 156 respondents. Structured interview schedule was used to collect data from the respondents which were subjected to descriptive and inferential analyses. The results revealed that the mean age of the respondents was 47.5 ± 16 years, about 61 percent of the respondents were males and majority (86.5%) had formal education with a mean annual income of N1233846.15. Majority engaged in multiple livelihood activities with arable farming (58.3%), agromarketing (34%) and petty trading (37.4%) taking the lead. Cash at hand (87.1%), access to land (76.9%), skill acquisition centre (86.7%), possession of mobile phones (90.1%), and access to markets (98.1%) were major livelihood assets of the respondents. Many (53.7%) of the respondents had indifferent perception towards Covid-19 pandemic while majority (64 %) indicated that the effects of Covid-19 pandemic on their livelihoods was low. Income, years of education and perception about covid-19 pandemic were significantly correlated with the effects of covid-19 pandemic on respondents' livelihoods. The study concluded that Covid-19 pandemic did not seriously affect livelihoods of rural dwellers in the study area.

The study described the socioeconomic characteristics of male and female rural entrepreneurs in O... more The study described the socioeconomic characteristics of male and female rural entrepreneurs in Osun state, Nigeria, identified the enterprise characteristics on gender basis, examined the causes of entrepreneurship gap and suggested the strategies to bridging the gap with the view to enhancing rural entrepreneurship capability development. Multistage sampling procedure was employed to select 150 respondents for the study from four local government areas of the state. Data were described with percentages, means and standard deviation while independent t test was used for inferential purpose. Results showed that the mean ages of male and female entrepreneurs were 42.6±8.6 years and 42.3±12.1 years, respectively and the majority (76% and 81.3%) of male and female respondents were married with the mean year of education of 13.4 ± 3.7and 10 ±4.2 years, respectively. Gaps were identified in the enterprise characteristics of respondents such as business choice with 30.7% and 40% of males and females, respectively engaging in agribusiness and trading: with average staff strength at 3 and 1 person(s), mean capital investment at N 26,326 and N 14,013, mean income size at N 97,602 and N 35,698 and rate of exit at 59% and 53%. There was a significant difference in male and female entrepreneurs' motives (t=-2.616; p≤ 0.01), perception (t=2.918; p≤ 0.05), access to finance (t=3.921; p≤ 0.01), among others. The significant variables were responsible for the observed male-female gap and adequate extension education on rural entrepreneurship capability development is germane to providing necessary enlightenment capable of minimizing gender differences among the rural entrepreneurs.

Purpose: Agricultural extension graduates do not get jobs and farmers are not getting agricultura... more Purpose: Agricultural extension graduates do not get jobs and farmers are not getting agricultural extension services, and therefore, both the farmers and agricultural graduates do not receive benefi ts. The study assessed the interest of agricultural extension students in providing private extension services to farmers, examined their perception towards private extension services and identifi ed extension skills possessed by the students. Research Method: The study comprised all the fi nal year students in the Universities in Osun State. A two-stage sampling procedure was used to select the respondents. One university was selected from each category of federal, state and private. A total of 68 respondents were selected and interviewed. Data collected were analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings: The results show that the mean age, mean years of formal education of the respondents were 23.75 ± 2.02 and 17.40 ± 1.16, respectively. About half (51.5%) of the respondents had positive perception towards the private extension service while 57 percent had high interest in providing private extension services. Majority of them possessed teaching skills (97.1%), innovation dissemination skills (95.5%) and communication skills (88.2%). Also, sources of agricultural information available (χ2=22.448), types of sponsors (χ2=6.102) and marital status (χ2=16.535) had a signifi cant association with respondents' interest in providing private agricultural extension services. Research Limitation: The study focuses on the interest of agricultural extension graduates to provide private extension services; however, these graduates may have an interest in other areas that have not been investigated.

The study was designed to assess the strengths and weaknesses of e-wallet innovation system of ag... more The study was designed to assess the strengths and weaknesses of e-wallet innovation system of agricultural input distribution among farmers in Osun State, Nigeria. A multistage stage sampling procedure was used to select the respondents. Data were gathered through structured interview schedule from 324 farmers randomly selected from four Local Government Areas of the state. Data collected were analyzed using appropriate descriptive and inferential statistical tools. The results showed that the respondents had a mean age of 44.1 years with majority (74.1%and 94.4%) were male and married respectively. The mean household size of the respondents was 9 persons. Removal of corruption on fertilizer (mean=2.53), access to fertilizers at subsidized price (mean=2.35), quickened access to improved seeds (mean=2.27) and elimination of exploitative activities of middlemen in fertilizer supply (mean=2.21) were the major strengths of the scheme. While low quantity of fertilizers allocated to farmers (mean=3.17), late supply of inputs (mean=3.05), poor mobile network for e-wallet (mean=3.02) and low level of awareness of e-wallet by farmers (mean=3.01) were the prominent weaknesses of e-wallet. It is therefore recommended that successive government should continue and improve on the approach by addressing the identified weaknesses since the system has great potentials for sustainable agricultural development in the nation.

The paper assessed communal influence on land acces sibility among rural farmers in Osun State. I... more The paper assessed communal influence on land acces sibility among rural farmers in Osun State. It spec ifically described socio-economic characteristics of land us ers; determined the level of land accessibility; an d examined influence of community (roles of traditional author ities, community beliefs and cultural taboos) on la nd accessibility. A multistage stage sampling procedur was used to select the respondents. Data were col lected from 260 respondents using structured interview schedule and key informant interview which were validated a nd pretested. Data collected were analyzed using descript ive s atistical tool such as frequency counts, perc entages, mean and standard deviation while correlation analysis w as used to make deduction. Results showed that major ity (82.7% and 86.2%) were male and married, respective ly. The mean year of residence was 43.08 ± 18.33 ye ars. Majority gained access to land through inheritance while more than half had moderate access to land. S ...

Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis

The study investigated crucial factors influencing role performance of community leaders in rural... more The study investigated crucial factors influencing role performance of community leaders in rural development activities (RDAs) in Southwestern Nigeria. A multi‑stage sampling procedure was used to select the respondents. Primary data were collected from 352 respondents using structure interview schedule while key informants were subjected to in‑depth interview. Appropriate descriptive statistical tools were used to summarise quantitative data while content analysis was used for qualitative data. Factor analysis was used to isolate crucial factors influencing role performance. The results showed that majority (78.7 % and 89.2 %) were male and married respectively with a mean age of 51.83 ± 8.91 years. Also, honesty (92.9 %) and individual contributions to RDAs (84.7 %) were the major criteria used for leadership emergence. Protecting the welfare of the community members (mean = 2.42) and community mobilization (mean = 2.28) were the major roles performed. Crucial factors found to be...

contemproary agriculture, 2020

ACTA UNIVERSITATIS AGRICULTURAE ET SILVICULTURAE MENDELIANAE BRUNENSIS, 2019

The study investigated crucial factors influencing role performance of community leaders in rural... more The study investigated crucial factors influencing role performance of community leaders in rural development activities (RDAs) in Southwestern Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select the respondents. Primary data were collected from 352 respondents using structure interview schedule while key informants were subjected to in-depth interview. Appropriate descriptive statistical tools were used to summarise quantitative data while content analysis was used for qualitative data. Factor analysis was used to isolate crucial factors influencing role performance. The results showed that majority (78.7 % and 89.2 %) were male and married respectively with a mean age of 51.83 ± 8.91 years. Also, honesty (92.9 %) and individual contributions to RDAs (84.7 %) were the major criteria used for leadership emergence. Protecting the welfare of the community members (mean = 2.42) and community mobilization (mean = 2.28) were the major roles performed. Crucial factors found to be associated with role performance of community leaders in RDAs were household, socioeconomic status, bases of influence, institutional support among others. The study concluded that the identified factors were germane to role performance. It was therefore recommended that these identified factors should be considered in selecting people into leadership position to enhance formidable rural leadership structure and sustainable rural development.

Tropical Agricutural Research and Extension, 2017

Underutilized indigenous vegetables (UIVs) play a highly significant role in food security, emplo... more Underutilized indigenous vegetables (UIVs) play a highly significant role in food security, employment creation
and income generation for the youth in both urban and rural settings in fighting against poverty and hunger.
However, certain factors are responsible for youths’ utilization of these innovations in producing these vegetables.
The study therefore, focused on factors influencing youths’ utilization of UIV innovation as a sustainable livelihood
strategy in Southwestern Nigeria. A multistage stage sampling procedure was used to select the respondents.
Data were gathered through structured interview schedule from 155 youths between the age of eighteen to forty
years. Data were analyzed using appropriate descriptive statistical tools while factor analysis was used to isolate
crucial factors influencing youths’ utilization of UIV innovations. The result showed that the respondents had a
mean age of 28.3 years while above half (52.9% and 58.1%) were male and single, respectively. The mean annual
income from vegetable production was $ 305.81 with the mean farm size of 0.8 ha. Further results indicated that
site selection, marketing and storage were the major UIV innovations utilized by the respondents. Majority
(68.4%) utilized UIV innovations at moderate level. Educational, experience, economic benefit, institutional support
and community factors were the crucial factors influencing youth utilization of UIVs innovations. Relevant
stakeholders should promote utilization of UIV innovations among young farmers as a sustainable livelihood
strategy.

FUW Trends in Science & Technology, 2017

The paper assessed communal influence on land accessibility among rural farmers in Osun State. It... more The paper assessed communal influence on land accessibility among rural farmers in Osun State. It specifically described socioeconomic characteristics of land users; determined the level of land accessibility; and examined influence of community (roles of traditional authorities, community beliefs and cultural taboos) on land accessibility. A multistage stage sampling procedure was used to select the respondents. Data were collected from 260 respondents using structured interview schedule and key informant interview which were validated and pre-tested. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistical tool such as frequency counts, percentages, mean and standard deviation while correlation analysis was used to make deduction. Results showed that majority (82.7% and 86.2%) were male and married, respectively. The mean year of residence was 43.08 ± 18.33 years. Majority gained access to land through inheritance while more than half had moderate access to land. Settlement of land dispute and withdrawal of use rights of defaulting tenants were the major roles of traditional authorities, while most popular community beliefs among the respondents is that non-indigenes in their communities can have access to land for farming. Further results showed that roles of traditional authorities (r =0.329; p≤ 0.05) had positive and significant relationship with land accessibility. The study recommended that traditional and community leaders should be adequately recognised in making any policy decision on land matters, particularly in rural communities, so as to enhance meaningful agricultural development and rural enterprises.

Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis

contemproary agriculture, 2020

ACTA UNIVERSITATIS AGRICULTURAE ET SILVICULTURAE MENDELIANAE BRUNENSIS, 2019

The study investigated crucial factors influencing role performance of community leaders in rural... more The study investigated crucial factors influencing role performance of community leaders in rural development activities (RDAs) in Southwestern Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select the respondents. Primary data were collected from 352 respondents using structure interview schedule while key informants were subjected to in-depth interview. Appropriate descriptive statistical tools were used to summarise quantitative data while content analysis was used for qualitative data. Factor analysis was used to isolate crucial factors influencing role performance. The results showed that majority (78.7 % and 89.2 %) were male and married respectively with a mean age of 51.83 ± 8.91 years. Also, honesty (92.9 %) and individual contributions to RDAs (84.7 %) were the major criteria used for leadership emergence. Protecting the welfare of the community members (mean = 2.42) and community mobilization (mean = 2.28) were the major roles performed. Crucial factors found to be associated with role performance of community leaders in RDAs were household, socioeconomic status, bases of influence, institutional support among others. The study concluded that the identified factors were germane to role performance. It was therefore recommended that these identified factors should be considered in selecting people into leadership position to enhance formidable rural leadership structure and sustainable rural development.

Tropical Agricutural Research and Extension, 2017

FUW Trends in Science & Technology, 2017

The paper assessed communal influence on land accessibility among rural farmers in Osun State. It... more The paper assessed communal influence on land accessibility among rural farmers in Osun State. It specifically described socioeconomic characteristics of land users; determined the level of land accessibility; and examined influence of community (roles of traditional authorities, community beliefs and cultural taboos) on land accessibility. A multistage stage sampling procedure was used to select the respondents. Data were collected from 260 respondents using structured interview schedule and key informant interview which were validated and pre-tested. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistical tool such as frequency counts, percentages, mean and standard deviation while correlation analysis was used to make deduction. Results showed that majority (82.7% and 86.2%) were male and married, respectively. The mean year of residence was 43.08 ± 18.33 years. Majority gained access to land through inheritance while more than half had moderate access to land. Settlement of land dispute and withdrawal of use rights of defaulting tenants were the major roles of traditional authorities, while most popular community beliefs among the respondents is that non-indigenes in their communities can have access to land for farming. Further results showed that roles of traditional authorities (r =0.329; p≤ 0.05) had positive and significant relationship with land accessibility. The study recommended that traditional and community leaders should be adequately recognised in making any policy decision on land matters, particularly in rural communities, so as to enhance meaningful agricultural development and rural enterprises.