EFFECTIVENESS OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER METHODS AMONG CROP FARMERS IN EDE NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

The study focus on effectiveness of agricultural technology transfer methods in 
Ede North Local Government Area, Osun State. Data was elicited from 79 respondents with 
the aid of interview schedule. The study established that almost all of the respondents 
indicated Agricultural Development Programme (ADP) as the main source of agricultural 
technology. Radio was the most ranked means of agricultural technology transfer methods 
used with of WMS of 1.87 while extension bulletin was ranked least (WMS=0.27). Herbicide 
was ranked first as the most utilized agricultural technology transferred while high cost of 
technology was indicated as a major constraint experienced by the respondents in accessing 
the technology transferred. The study shows there is significant relationship between the 
frequency of transfer methods by extension agent(r=0.266, p=0.018), radio(r=0.018, p=0.01), 
poster(r=0,472, p=0.000), handbill(r=0.283, p=0.012), newspaper(r=0.412, p=0.000), 
internet(r=0.409, p=0.000), social media (r=0.421, p=0.000) and effectiveness of the methods 
.The study concluded that radio, extension agent and television are the most effective in 
disseminating agricultural technologies to  crop farmers. The study recommended that 
farmers should be encouraged to use hybrid seeds. Since it was ranked least by the crop 
farmers in the study area, this will enhance their productivity.