Prof. Adesiji Gbolagade Benjamin

@unilorin.edu.ng

Professor Agricultural Extension / Agriculture
University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Prof. Adesiji Gbolagade Benjamin


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RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Multidisciplinary, Agricultural and Biological Sciences
10

Scopus Publications

781

Scholar Citations

15

Scholar h-index

30

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Scopus Publications

  • Adoption of Regenerative Agricultural Practices among Maize-Based Farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria
    Latifat Kehinde Olatinwo, Sola Emmanuel Komolafe, Gbolagade Benjamin Adesiji, Gabriel Paul
    Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2026
    This study examined the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices (RAPs) among maize based farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used in collecting data from 158 maize-based farmers using interview schedule. Data were analysed using percentage, mean and multiple regression. The findings revealed that the respondents were aware of RAPs, yet adoption was moderate. Access to loans (β =3.314) and higher RAPs knowledge scores (β =3.055) significantly increased adoption, while greater years of farming experience (β = –0.093) reduced it at p<0.05 level. The study conclude that farmers moderately adopt RAPs but insufficient enabling conditions, such as insecurity and limited extension services hindered the uptake in Kwara State. Strengthening credit access, improving extension delivery, and security barriers are essential to accelerate widespread adoption of regenerative practices and enhance sustainable maize production in Kwara State.
  • Farmers’ perceived rating and usability attributes of agricultural mobile phone apps
    Gbolagade Benjamin Adesiji, Joy Yetunde Adelowo, Sola Emmanuel Komolafe, Temidire Tioluwani Adesiji
    Smart Agricultural Technology, 2024
  • Postharvest management practices by roadside orange sellers in Oyo State, Nigeria
    Journal of Horticulture and Postharvest Research, 2024
  • Knowledge and competence of agricultural extension field workers in farmer-group facilitation in kwara state, nigeria
    Kemi Funmilayo Omotesho, Blessing Akinola-Soji, Gbolagade Benjamin Adesiji, Oluwasanjo Biodun Owojaiye
    Acta Universitatis Agriculturae Et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis, 2021
    The weakness of most farmer-groups in Nigeria has been linked to poor group facilitation by field agricultural extension workers. The study assessed the knowledge and competence of extension officers in group facilitation. A two-stage random sampling technique was used to select 174 farmers on which a structured interview schedule was administered. A questionnaire was administered on all 69 field extension workers in the study area. Descriptive statistics, regression analysis, Pearson's Product Moment Correlation and t-test were used for data analyses. Results reveal that 65.2% of extension workers had good knowledge of group facilitation. Farmers rated extension workers lower (mean = 2.36) than the workers rated themselves in group facilitation (means = 3.12). Work experience of extension workers and their access to training in group dynamics significantly influenced workers' competence at P < 0.05. There was a significant relationship between the knowledge and competence of extension workers at p < 0.05 (r = 0.843). The study assessed extension workers' competence in group facilitation using both self and farmers' assessments, identifying specific areas of deficiencies in knowledge and competence.
  • Comparative assessment of agricultural technology generating practices in universities and research institutes in north central zone of Nigeria
    Gbolagade Benjamin Adesiji, Mohammed Ibrahim, Sola Emmanuel Komolafe
    Information Processing in Agriculture, 2017
  • Problems faced by rural people in accessing health care facilities in Akure North and Akure South local government areas of Ondo state, Nigeria
    Journal of Applied Sciences Research, 2012
  • Impact of Agricultural Extension Services on Cocoyam Production in Ogun State, Nigeria
    F. I. Olagunju, G. B. Adesiji
    Journal of Agricultural and Food Information, 2011
    This study measured the impact of extension services on cocoyam production in Ogun State by comparing the output of farmers visited by extension workers (FV) with those not visited (FNV). A multistage sampling technique was used to select 90 farmers. Data were analyzed by means of both descriptive and inferential statistics. The regression result for the cocoyam production model revealed that FNV also enjoyed the benefits of extension services through their interaction with FV or cooperative societies in the study area in what could be termed a “trickle down” effect. These findings suggest that extension can help to close the gap between the output attainable with existing technologies and those actually realized by farmers.
  • Training needs of women farmers: Implications for rural development in Kwara State of Nigeria
    Journal of Rural Development, 2010
  • Farmers' assessment of extension services in Ogun state, Nigeria
    G. B. Adesiji, A. O. Akinsorotan, D. F. Omokore
    Journal of Agricultural and Food Information, 2010
    This study examined farmers’ assessment of extension services in Ogun State, Nigeria. One hundred and twenty respondents were randomly selected and an interview schedule was used to collect data. Frequency distribution, percentages, chi-square, and Pearson Product Moment Correlation were used to analyze the data. The results revealed that more than half of the farmers (55%) fall within the age range of 40–59, most are female (66.7%), 70% have some level of formal education, and the majority (80%) had more than 10 years of experience with more than one farm location. A high percentage (90.0%) had frequent contact with extension agents, but less than half (49.2%) acknowledged extension services to be effective. Extension agents should be equipped with necessary materials and training in order to improve their services.
  • Comparison of use of improved agricultural practices by contact and non-contact farmers in Kwara state, Nigeria
    Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science, 2009

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Perceived benefits, knowledge, and attitudes of smallholder farmers towards nutrition-sensitive agriculture in Ilorin East Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria
    JO Ifabiyi, GB Adesiji, AA Omotoso, SE Komolafe, MO Musa
    NTU Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science 6 (1) , 2026
    2026
  • Adoption of Regenerative Agricultural Practices among Maize-Based Farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria
    LK Olatinwo, SE Komolafe, GB Adesiji, G Paul
    Journal of Agricultural Extension 30 (1), 11-18 , 2026
    2026
  • Constraints to locust beans processing among rural women in Kwara state, Nigeria
    GB Adesiji, JO Ifabiyi, SE Komolafe, MO Musa, AA Omotoso
    SVU-International Journal of Agricultural Sciences , 2025
    2025
  • Farmers’ perceived rating and usability attributes of agricultural mobile phone apps
    GB Adesiji, JY Adelowo, SE Komolafe, TT Adesiji
    Smart Agricultural Technology 8, 100501 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 22
  • VEGETABLE FARMERS'PERCEPTION OF HYDROPONICS FARMING TECHNOLOGIES IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA.
    GB ADESIJI, MO MUSA, M MUSA
    Scientific Papers Series Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture … , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • Postharvest management practices by roadside orange sellers in Oyo State, Nigeria
    O Bolarin, GB Adesiji, SA Adebayo, SE Komolafe
    Journal of Horticulture and Postharvest Research 7 (1), 69-80 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • Gender analysis by participation in agro processing groups in North-Central, Nigeria
    MO Musa, GB Adesiji, SA Adebayo, SE Komolafe
    Bulletin of the Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University 47, 113-121 , 2024
    2024
  • Effects of flood on livelihood activities of smallholder crop farmers in saki west local government area, Oyo State, Nigeria
    OA Adekola, GB Adesiji, O Adetarami, MO Oose, SE Komolafe
    Ife Journal of Agriculture 35 (3), 1-8 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 5
  • Rural Women Farmers' Participation In Maize Value Chain And Socio-Economic Empowerment In South-West Nigeria
    AO Awoyemi, GB Adesiji, KF Omotesho
    Jambura Agribusiness Journal 5 (1), 43-55 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 3
  • Climate change mitigation practices among arable crop farmers in Saki East local government area, Oyo state, Nigeria
    OA Adekola, GB Adesiji, PO Eniola, AO Ayandele, SE Komolafe
    The Nigerian Journal of Rural Extension and Development 15 (1) , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • Plant-Based Treatment of Helminths in Calves
    OA ADEKOLA, AD OLABIMISI, GB ADESIJI, SE KOMOLAFE
    University of Sindh, Journal of Animal Sciences 6 (04) , 2022
    2022
  • Assessment of Farmers' Participation in the Value Chain of Rice Entrepreneurial Activities in Kwara State, Nigeria
    GB Adesiji
    Journal of Agriculture, Food and Environment| ISSN (Online Version): 2708 … , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 4
  • The contribution of yam farming activities to livelihood of farmers in Ekiti State, Nigeria
    SE Komolafe, GB Adesiji, SUO Akanbi
    Jambura Agribusiness Journal 4 (1), 1-12 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 8
  • Contributions of rice entrepreneurial activities to sustainable livelihood assets of rice farmers in Kwara state, Nigeria
    GB Adesiji, JK Joseph, U Gunu, AO Awoyemi, JY Adelowo
    SVU-International Journal of Agricultural Sciences 4 (2), 1-9 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 6
  • Knowledge and competence of agricultural extension field workers in farmer-group facilitation in kwara state, nigeria
    KF Omotesho, B Akinola-Soji, GB Adesiji, OB Owojaiye
    Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis 69 (3 … , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 14
  • Information sources on preservation of fresh vegetables in Kwara State, Nigeria.
    SE Komolafe, AO Awoyemi, GB Adesiji, FS Olusegun
    2020
    Citations: 3
  • Identification of factors associated with satisfaction of farmers-group members in Kwara State Nigeria
    SE Komolafe, AO Awoyemi, SO Jimba, GB Adesiji
    Serambi Journal of Agricultural Technology 2 (1) , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 3
  • Usage of agrobiodiversity conservation practices among farmers in Niger state, Nigeria
    AO Kayode, AO Awoyemi, GB Adesiji
    Journal of Agribusiness and Rural Development 58 (4), 393-400 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 1
  • Use of urea deep placement technology among rice farmers in Kwara State, North Central Nigeria
    SE Komolafe, AO Awoyemi, R Ridwanullahi, GB Adesiji
    Serambi Journal of Agricultural Technology 1 (2) , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 3
  • Assessment of the Cultivation of Indigenous Leafy Vegetables in Kwara State, Nigeria
    KF Omotesho, GB Adesiji, OA Kayode, AF Akinrinde, FO Ariyo
    PAT 15 (2), 192-202 , 2019
    2019

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Towards palm oil self-sufficiency in Nigeria: constraints and training needs nexus of palm oil extractors.
    JA Akangbe, GB Adesiji, SB Fakayode, YO Aderibigbe
    2011
    Citations: 76
  • Effects of climate change on poultry production in Ondo State, Nigeria
    GB Adesiji, ST Baba, IS Tyabo
    Russian Journal of Agricultural and Socio-Economic Sciences 14 (2), 55-60 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 57
  • Perceived factors limiting rice production in Patigi local government area of Kwara state, Nigeria
    BM Matanmi, GB Adesiji, WO Owawusi, FO Oladipo
    Journal of agriculture and social research (JASR) 11 (2), 40-45 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 31
  • Factors Associated with the Youths' Rural Urban Drift In Kwara State, Nigeria
    GB Adesiji, V Omoniwa, SA Adebayo, BM Matanmi, JA Akangbe
    Interdisciplinary journal of contemporary research in business 1 (8), 69-77 , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 27
  • Farmers’ perception of climate change in Kwara State, Nigeria
    GB Adesiji, BM Matanmi, MP Onikoyi, MA Saka
    World Rural Observations 4 (2), 46-54 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 24
  • Assessment of usage of upgraded indigenous shea butter processing technology by women processors in Kwara State, Nigeria
    BM Matanmi, GB Adesiji, EM Olasheinde, FO Oladipo
    Agrosearch 11 (1), 19-30 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 23
  • Farmers’ perceived rating and usability attributes of agricultural mobile phone apps
    GB Adesiji, JY Adelowo, SE Komolafe, TT Adesiji
    Smart Agricultural Technology 8, 100501 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 22
  • Problems faced by rural people in accessing health care facilities in Akure North and Akure South local government areas of Ondo State, Nigeria.
    GB Adesiji, SO Dada, SE Komolafe
    2012
    Citations: 22
  • Effect of school agricultural programme of Oyo State on career choice of school students in Ibadan South West Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria.
    OA Akinsorotan, GB Adesiji, I Ogunlade, AO Opabo
    2007
    Citations: 22
  • Farmers’ assessment of extension services in Ogun State, Nigeria
    GB Adesiji, AO Akinsorotan, DF Omokore
    Journal of Agricultural & Food Information 11 (2), 143-156 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 21
  • Socioeconomic determinants influencing the willingness of agriculture undergraduates to participate in agripreneurship in Northwest Nigeria
    AA Barau, G Adesiji
    International Journal of Agricultural Management and Development 8 (1), 25-34 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 19
  • Socioeconomic benefits of oil palm value chain enterprises in rural areas of Kogi State, Nigeria
    GB Adesiji, SE Komolafe, AO Kayode, AB Paul
    PAT June 12 (1), 36-47 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 19
  • Effects of credit utilization on youth farmers’ rice output in Patigi local government area of Kwara state, Nigeria
    GB Adesiji, BM Matanmi, A Falola, TA Ahmed
    Journal of Agriculture and Social Research (JASR) 11 (2), 1-8 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 18
  • Assessment of indigenous methods of processing shea butter among women in Ilorin East local government area of Kwara state, Nigeria
    GB Adesiji, KD Olarewaju, RS Olaleye, SE Komolafe
    Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Belgrade 60 (2), 199-210 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 17
  • Impact of Agricultural extension services on cocoyam production in Ogun State, Nigeria
    FI Olagunju, GB Adesiji
    Journal of Agricultural & Food Information 12 (3-4), 294-303 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 17
  • Factors motivating incentives of farm ers in rice Production training programmes (A case study of Olam/USAID/ADP/First Bank Programme)
    KS Obaniyi, JA Akangbe, BM Matanmi, GB Adesiji
    Factors motivating incentives of farm ers in rice Production training … , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 15
  • An analysis of activities of bee hunters and beekeepers in Oyo State, Nigeria.
    BM Matanmi, GB Adesiji, MA Adegoke
    African journal of livestock extension 6 , 2008
    2008
    Citations: 15
  • Knowledge and competence of agricultural extension field workers in farmer-group facilitation in kwara state, nigeria
    KF Omotesho, B Akinola-Soji, GB Adesiji, OB Owojaiye
    Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis 69 (3 … , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 14
  • Effect of climate change on the health of rural farmers in offa, kwara state, Nigeria
    GB Adesiji, IS Tyabo, M Ibrahim, JO Fabiyi, OA Aladele
    Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management. , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 14
  • Rural youth participation in infrastructural development in Isin local government area of Kwara state, Nigeria
    GB Adesiji, KF Omotesho, SE Komolafe, KJ Oni, FO Adereti
    Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Belgrade 59 (1), 91-100 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 13