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Needs of Extension Agents on Techniques for Climate-Smart Rice Production in North-Central, Nigeria
Abstract
The study assessed the competency need of extension agents on Climate-Smart Agricultural Techniques (CSATs) for rice production in north-central, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used in selecting 88 respondents. Data collected with the aid of a questionnaire were analyzed with descriptive statistics and Borich needs model analysis. The result showed that their competencies in specific practices like the ability to promote index-based weather insurance ( = 1.00), operating alternate wet and dry technique (= 1.06), prime seeds with micronutrients (= 1.66) were low. Areas of competency upgrade as indicated by the mean weighted discrepancy scores were in teaching farmers about operating alternate wet and dry techniques (MWDS = 4.21), multiple inlet irrigation (MWDS = 2.98), site-specific nutrients managements (MWDS = 2.95), cropping calendar (MWDS= 2.42), climate information services (MWDS = 2.29). Training is needed in areas afore mentioned. Extension organizations should incorporate those areas discovered from the research into extension agents’ curriculum activities for adequate training. Extension agents should also be given opportunities to upgrade their competencies by attending intensive seminars and workshops in research institutions while in service.
