Attitude of women farmers towards agricultural extension services in Ifelodun local government area, Osun State

Abstract

The focus of this study was on the attitude of women farmers towards extension service in Ifelodun Local Government area of Osun State. Simple random sampling technique was used in the selection of ninety women farmers for the study. Structured interview schedule was used to elicit information from the respondents. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics like frequency counts, mean, percentages, while Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used to test the relationship between the dependent and independent variables. The findings showed that majority of the respondents agreed that extension service helps women farmers to adopt new technologies. The most accessible extension service is demonstration of improved technology among others, and the major challenge faced is that of financial constraints in purchasing inputs. However, a significant relationship exist between the farm size, type of crop grown and the women’s attitude towards extension service. It is therefore recommended that government should make provision for financial aid to the farmers so as to increase their productivity.