Raufu Olusola Sanusi

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Agricultural and Biological Sciences, General Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Agronomy and Crop Science, Animal Science and Zoology

Scopus Publications

LIVELIHOOD ATTRIBUTES OF POULTRY FARMERS IN ILORIN, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
J. O. Ifabiyi, R. O. Sanusi, F. E. Evwierhurhoma, and I. G. Ma'aji
University of Anbar



Intensity of technology adoption among selected cassava farmers in Ogun State, Nigeria




Analysis of cassava farmers’ revenue who were innovation participants in ogun state, nigeria: 2016-2018
R. O. Sanusi, B. O. Ajibola, E. I. Isegbe, R. M. Adebayo, M. B. Abubakar, O. O. Oke, D. Lordbanjou, M. Lawal, and A. S. Adeoye
Academic Research Publishing Group (Publications)
The net revenue from an activity is obtained by subtracting the cash expenses incurred in production from the gross revenue. Gross revenue is the sum of all receipts from the sale of a crop. This study was carried out in Ogun State, Nigeria (latitude 7o 00ꞋN and longitude 3o 35ꞋE) to analyse the revenue of cassava farmers who were involved in improved practices. The simple Random Sampling technique was adopted in the selection of 336 farmers from the study area. Data were analysed using frequency counts, percentages, budgetary technique as well as Chow test. Results showed that there was a steady increase in the revenue until it reached the peak. Thereafter, it fell below the zero lines into the negative. Also, all (100.0%) of the participants had formal education and belonged to a farmers’ association. The average farm size was 1.64 hectares. The study, therefore, recommends regulation of cassava price so that it will not fall below a certain fixed point. It also recommends the government purchase of excess cassava output directly from farmers in order to avoid a market glut. Finally, value addition should be promoted to boost income derivable from cassava sales.


Productivity of participating cassava (Manihot esculenta) farmers in deutsche gesellschaft für internationale zusammenarbeit (giz) sponsored advisory service in ogun state, nigeria: 2016-2018




Determinants of adoption of Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)-sponsored technologies among cassava farmers in Ogun State, Nigeria
R.O. Sanusi, E.O. Fakoya, R.A. Oyeyinka, A.M. Omotayo, B.O. Ajibola, and A.S. Ajibade
Informa UK Limited
Abstract Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) provides advisory services to cassava growers in Ogun State in order to bring about sustainable improvements in the livelihoods of participants as well as contributing to the economic development of the State. This study assessed the determinants of adoption of GIZ-sponsored technologies among cassava farmers. A total of 336 farmers (168 participants and 168 non-participants) were randomly selected from the 14 Local Government Areas where GIZ operated. Questionnaire was used to obtain primary data. Data was analysed using frequency counts, percentages, Logistic regression and test. Results showed that all (100.0%) of the participants had formal education and belonged to a farmers’ association. The average farm size for participants was 1.64 hectares. The average period of participation in GIZ’s service and number of training received by the farmers were 3 years and 11, respectively. Majority of the participants (98.8%) cultivated TME 419 and local cassava varieties, respectively. Logistic regression revealed technology cost (ß = 0.457), triability of technology (ß = 0.493), information accessibility (ß = −0.464), good relationship between GIZ’s agents and farmers (ß = 1.018) and government policy (ß = 0.493) were the determinants (p < 0.01) of participants’ involvement in GIZ’s service. It was concluded that GIZ service had positive effect. The study therefore recommends complete information on the nature, associated risks and the benefits derivable from the sponsored technologies. Also, government-friendly and GIZ-friendly policies by both the GIZ and government for the benefit of the farmers’ increased productivity is recommended.