Lack Of Credit Facilities Research Articles

Technical and Vocational Education and Training for Job Creation in Nigeria

Hunger, disease and unemployment have been the bane of many developing nations of Africa. One major challenge facing governments of these nations is how to provide jobs for functional living. Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is recognized as a panacea to unemployment. TVET trains individuals to acquire skills and knowledge in various occupations. The training however, must engender in those individuals the will to propose and solve problems related to human needs and development. In this regard, while educational institutions, especially at the tertiary level, select, train, and develop their students, government and the private sector must make concerted effort to provide employment for the people. The training provided by TVET should not only equip individuals to be gainfully employed but should also enable them become employers of labour, contributing to the economic development of a nation. TVET graduates should be able to set up small and medium scale enterprises in various occupations. Factors that impede graduates of the TVET system from progressing on the career lane are poor planning, socio-cultural factors, lack of credit facilities, availability and cost of spare parts. To deal with these problems, provision of loan facilities, increased funding and organization of workshops and seminars have been advocated.

Small-holder farmers’ climate change adaptation practices in the Upper East Region of Ghana

The paper assessed the existing adaptation strategies implemented by farmers in the Upper East Region of Ghana to reduce the adverse impacts of climate change and variability. The paper used data collected through a series of participatory methods including focus group discussions, questionnaire surveys and key informant interviews in 4 farming communities with different socioeconomic backgrounds in the Bongo and Talensi-Nabdam Districts of the Upper East Region. Results showed that farmers’ adaptation to climate change and variability may be categorized under agricultural, water management, communal pooling and livelihood diversification techniques. Specific livelihood diversification adaptation practices identified in the study communities include charcoal or fuel wood sales, temporal and permanent migration to urban areas in search of non-existing jobs. Communal pooling, involving joint ownership and sharing of wealth, labor or incomes across households, is not widely practiced and should be enhanced. The findings showed that male and female farmers may engage in different set of adaptation practices to cope with climate change. Further, the results showed that farmers, especially female farmers, were constrained by a lack of property rights of farmlands, lack of credit facilities and lack of access to irrigation facilities, inadequate climate change information and inadequate seeds for planting. The paper recommends that farmers should be encouraged to form farmer-based associations to network socially, access credit facilities, land, insurance products, extension services and training to empower communities and women. Fostering peer exchange of information between communities will ensure best practices, and lessons learnt are shared and scaled-up. This paper contributes to the literature on mechanisms employed by farmers in dryland farming systems to cope with climate change and variability.

Constraints Perceived by Vegetable Growers for the use of Farm Mechanization

Emergence and application of farm mechanization helped in achieving the optimum crop production and reducing the human drudgery to an extent. Often farm mechanization is mistakenly perceived as tractor mechanization. Even though farm mechanization helps farmers in various ways it is not adopted on a full scale. Hence the study was conducted to find the constraints perceived by the farmers especially in vegetable cultivation. The study has been conducted in twelve villages of Vansda taluk of Navsari district of Gujarat which was purposively selected. Sixty respondents were randomly selected from the vegetable cluster units working in the area. A pre- structured questionnaire schedule was prepared for collecting data with regard to the constraints perceived by the farmers. Frequency for each constraint was given in descending order and based on that ranking order was given. From the investigation, it concludes that majority of the respondents were middle aged, had primary level of education and agriculture and livestock as their chief occupation. Majority of the respondents were marginal farmers and had an experience of above 25 years in agriculture and allied activities. Among the constraints, application of machines in heavy soil was troublesome ranked first ranked since Gujarat is a state having black soil, farmers found very difficult to operate the farm machines. Lack of credit facility, high variable cost and lack of technical support ranked third, fourth and fifth, respectively.

Adaptation barriers and strategies towards climate change: Challenges in the agricultural sector

This paper explores farmers' perceptions of climate change vulnerability as well as the effects of socioeconomic factors and adaptation barriers on climate change adaptation practices in the Malaysian agricultural sector. To accomplish these aims, a multiple regression analysis was performed, and the severity index (SI) was estimated to measure perceived vulnerability context. The results revealed that age, education level, farm income, farm experience, limited access to agricultural extension, lack of credit facilities, limited access to agricultural markets, and farm size are factors which have significant impacts on adaptation practices. The value of the SI suggests that farmers have favourable attitudes towards climate change adaptation and they are agreeable to addressing climate change issues through appropriate adaptation strategies. However, the study found several adaptation barriers that hinder farmers from implementing climate change adaptation policies. It is realized that at present, no specific policy in Malaysia seeks to counter the impacts of climate change on individual sectors and their productivity. Therefore, the findings of this study will assist policymakers to make an appropriate policy framework considering most suitable adaptation strategies to overcome all the barriers associated with adaptation practices to tackle the adverse effects of climate change in Malaysian agriculture sector.

Welfare Status of Rural Women Agro-processors’ Participants in the Development Partnership in Higher Education Project in Osun and Oyo States, Nigeria

This study investigated the effect of participation in Development Partnership in Higher Education (DELPHE) project on welfare status of rural women processors in Osun and Oyo states. Data were collected using structured questionnaire on respondents’ socio-economic characteristic, participation in the project activities, constraints faced in their processing activities and welfare status. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the two states for this study where the project was executed. Then stratified sampling technique was used to select respondents from participating communities to give a sample size of two hundred and sixteen (216) respondents from four and two local government areas from Osun and Oyo states respectively. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze data. Results showed that mean age of respondents was 43.9±12, 63.4% had high level of participation, and lack of credit facilities (0.60) was indicated as the most severe constraint faced by respondents in their processing activities. The majority (83.3%) of respondents had high welfare status. Welfare status was significantly influenced by participation (r=0.424). The study recommends that non-governmental organizations should replicate other intervention programmes among rural women processors in other rural communities to ensure sustainable agricultural development.

An assessment of the forest regeneration potential of the taungya system of farming in Oyo State, south-western Nigeria

Balancing forest regeneration and meeting food and fibre needs of Nigeria’s ever-increasing population challenges is imperative to her sustainable development. Two methods of artificial forest regeneration practiced in Oyo State, Nigeria to meet these challenges are direct planting and taungya systems. This paper reports the performance of the taungya system of forest regeneration in Osho Forest Reserve, Oyo State, Nigeria with a view to harnessing information for informed and effective policy decision on sustainable forestry development. Four out of seven taungya centres within and around the reserve were purposively studied using questionnaire administration, oral interviews and direct field measurement. Direct field measurement was undertaken in 10 temporary sampling plots, each measuring 25 m × 25 m. The data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics at P = 0.05. The taungya farmers in the study area were male and a majority (76.0%) had no formal education. More than half of the farmers (56.0%) had knowledge about taungya and silvicultural operations, while 82.0% of them had no other farm outside the taungya farm. The observed survival of trees planted on the farms was high. Significant variation was observed in the circumference at breast height (Cbh) of species under the direct planting and taungya systems with Gmelina arborea contributing to most of the variation and the differences in stand age. The survival percentage of tree species under taungya was higher (52.0% ha−1) than that under direct planting system (41.0% ha−1). The study identified lack of credit facilities, inadequate funding and ignorance of the advantage of tree crops on tropical farmland as well as inadequate technical support as the major constraints of the taungya system. The taungya system is effective for forest regeneration albeit taking care of farmers’ interest beyond the tree canopy closure age is recommended, if more trees are expected to survive.

Profitability and yield gap between research station and farm level of Binamoog-8

Estimating profitability and yield gap between research station and farm level of Binamoog-8 was conducted in five major Binamoog-8 growing areas of Bangladesh, namely Ishwardi, Magura, Natore, Jessore and Meherpur. The average cost of production in farm level of Binamoog-8 is Tk. 47373.55ha-1 and higher in Ishwardi (Tk. 53454.92 ha-1) followed by Meherpur, Magura, Natore and Jessore of Tk. 45160.28, Tk. 44300.14, Tk. 45232.95 and Tk. 48719.47 per hectare, respectively .The major shares of total cost were human labour, power tiller and irrigation. The net returns were Tk. 41160, Tk. 42902.30, Tk. 53603.18, Tk. 47494.60 and Tk. 40437.16 per hectare followed in Ishwardi, Meherpur, Magura, Natore and Jessore, respectively. The highest net return (Tk. 53603.18 ha-1) comes from Magura district for Binamoog-8.The undiscounted average benefit cost ratio over full cost basis were 1.77, 1.95, 2.21, 2.05 and 1.83 for Binamoog-8 in field level for Ishwardi, Meherpur, Magura, Natore and Jessore, respectively. The average yield gap of Binamoog-8 in farm level and research station was 129.05 kg per hectare. The yield gap between research station and farm level were 102.97 kg, 185.50 kg, 45.85 kg, 128.50 kg and 182.45 kg per hectare for Binamoog-8 in Ishwardi, Meherpur, Magura, Natore and Jessore, respectively. The highest yield gap between research station and field level was in Meherpur (185.50 kg per hectare) and lowest in Magura (45.85 kg per hectare). Farmers were facing various constraints in Binamoog-8 cultivation. Different strategies, such as lack of quality seed and fertilizer in appropriate time, lack of credit facilities, rainfall during germination period, insect infestation and pathogen infection, pod maturity in different times have been discussed as strategies to minimize yield gaps.Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. December 2016, 2(4): 685-688

Adoption of integrated farming system-An approach for doubling small and marginal farmers income

The adoption of integrated farming system instead of any individual crop or livestock enterprising will not only sustain the livelihood but also provides food security especially at small and marginal scale of farming. It is therefore important to realize that in addition to cultivation there are other income sources like allied agriculture, livestock enterprises as means of wage earning that can contribute to doubling of income of agricultural households. The economic analysis of different integrated farming systems adopted by small and marginal farmers in Adilabad district of Telangana state revealed Paddy+ Sericulture+ Poultry, Paddy-Paddy + Tomato + Goat + Poultry, Paddy + Dairy + Moriculture and Paddy-Paddy + Tomato + Cotton + Goat + Poultryas maximum returning systems. The return per rupee spent on these systems was found to be 1.89, 1.78, 1.72 and 1.70, respectively. However, lack of training facilities, high market price fluctuations, lack of credit facilities and high input costs were found to be the major constraints in adoption of farming systems by small and marginal farmers.

Exploring the critical factors that hinder the growth of incubatees in South Africa

In as much as entrepreneurial action fosters job creation and economic growth, entrepreneurs encounter the significant risk of failure, and community bears the brunt. Though business incubators were designed to provide support and hope to ailing businesses, evidence suggests that not all on these programs succeed. Going on the assumption that even businesses on incubation programs do not seem to be immune to failure, this study sought to determine the key factors that hinder the growth of incubatees in South Africa. Adopting a quantitative approach, the questionnaire was utilized as the primary data collection tool, and the snowball sampling method was employed resulting in a sample size of 93 respondents. The research participants for this study were limited to firms that were registered on the databases of two business incubators who promote small business development strategy and programs in Cape Town and Johannesburg, respectively. The findings indicated that lack of funding, lack of credit facility, competition, crime, lack of access to external market, lack of business skills and lack of product selection and design were the key factors that hinder the growth of incubatees. Given the substantial resources invested in business incubation programs, the fact that business incubators are entrepreneurial ventures in themselves, understanding and finding sustainable solutions to the factors that hinder the growth of their clients (incubatees) would be a win-win solution for the relevant stakeholders. Keywords: business incubatees, business incubators, entrepreneurship, growth, South Africa. JEL Classification: M1, L84

MSME’s Sector in India: Challenges and Opportunities

<div><p><em>Micro Small and Medium Enterprises include Khadi, Village and Rural Enterprise. Today Millions of people depending upon MSMEs sector. Indian MSMEs are contributing regarding 45% manufacturing output and 40% exports. Every year 8-9% of GDP contributing to developing the nation.This sector is providing employment second largest after agriculture. The main advantage of this sector is employment potential low capital. MSMEs sector contributing develop the country but every day facing a number of challenges like the High cost of Raw materials, collateral requirements, Competition from domestic and foreign markets, Increased fuel prices, lack of credit facilities from financial institutions, etc. Due to the financing problems, every day 79 MSMEs are falling in sickness. The government took many initiatives for this sector but still problems persist. There are many opportunities in this sector for budding entrepreneurship but due to the many challenges the MSMEs sector is still unable to survive.The study is based on secondary data only. Every year this sector is worldwide generating 3, 000 employment opportunities for the people. The MSMEs sector is playing important role in poverty reduction and regional imbalances.Still today the Government of India took there are many initiatives to develop this sector but still the problems are encountering this sector.</em></p></div>

Socio-economic condition of fishermen and intermediaries involved in marine fish marketing chain in Cox’s Bazar area, Bangladesh

Study was conducted to know the socio-economic condition of the fishermen and intermediaries of fish marketing chain in Cox’s Bazar area, Bangladesh. Socio-economic condition of the fishermen and intermediaries were not so good in the study area. It was found that about 35% fishermen and intermediaries were illiterate, 16% fishermen and intermediaries were semiliterate who only could write their names. 55% household of the fishermen and intermediaries had tin shed house with tin wall. Average income for most of fishermen and intermediaries was about Tk. 400-500 and 66% were found to borrow money from different source for continuing their business. Poor road and transport facilities, lack of credit facilities, insufficient supply of ice, inadequate training facilities and large number of intermediaries in the chain were the main problems of the marine fish marketing chain. It is therefore necessary to provide institutional and organizational support, government support, extension service and training facilities to the market operators for sustainable fish marketing systems.Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. March 2016, 2(1): 67-73

Impact assessment of plant protection technologies validated/ demonstrated by KVK, Angul (Odisha) during 2002-2009

A good number of agro technologies have been assessed and demonstrated in the farmers’ field by KVK, Angul during 2002-2009. Impactassessment of plant protection technologies revealed that the technologies are being adopted by the farmers at variable rate over time. Highest adoption rate (65%) was observed with application of Acephate 75 per cent SC twice @ 0.2 per cent at 15 days interval for management of aphid in mustard with horizontal expansion to 382 ha area. On the other hand lower adoption rate (6%) was observed for the technology of release of bio-agent Chrysoperla cornea for management of this insect pest. The IPM technology consisting of removal of affected fruits and shoots followed by alternate spraying of Triazophos@ 0.2 per cent and neem oil @ 0.5 per cent with teepol at 15 days interval for management of shoot and fruit borer was found to be adopted by 52 per cent participants with horizontal spread to 264 ha of additional area. Non-availability of inputs and seeds of high yielding variety of crops, delay in input availability, non-availability of resistant variety, inadequate supply of inputs and poor quality of inputs, non-availability of skilled labours ,high cost of labour and lack of credit facility are the major constraints for low adoption of these technologies. These constraints need to be addressed systematically to improve the adoption percentage of these technologies. How to view point the article : Das, Niranjan and Mishra, R.P. (2016). Impact assessment of plant protection technologies validated/demonstrated by KVK, Angul (Odisha) during 20022009. Internat. J. Plant Protec., 9(1) : 252-255.

ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF SUYA PRODUCTION IN BENIN CITY, EDO STATE, NIGERIA

The study focused on economic analysis of suya production in Benin City, Edo State of Nigeria. Its specific objectives were to examine the socio-economic characteristics of suya producers, estimate the costs and returns of suya production, examine the relationship between gross income of suya production and the inputs affecting it, and identify the constraints limiting suya production. A total of 33 suya producers identified in the study area using snowballing sampling technique were used for the study. A structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from the respondents. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics, budgeting and multiple regression analyses. The results showed that suya production in the study area was on a small-scale level with initial average capital investment of about N9,809.00. However, the suya production was profitable with gross margin and net profit of N 518.00 and N 508.00 per kilogramme (Kg) of meat respectively. Every naira invested in the business yielded a net return of 58k. The regression results showed that about 71% of the variation in the gross income from Suya production was significantly (p < 0.01) influenced by the costs of meat, charcoal and labour. Costs of meat and charcoal positively influenced the gross income while labour cost affected it negatively. Major problems identified to militate against suya production were high cost of input (91%), lack of credit facility (82%), inadequate capital (70%) and disruption of the business by frequent heavy rainfall (61%). In view of the profitability of suya production, entrepreneurs were encouraged to invest in it.ª¤?

Comparative economic analysis of drip irrigation vis-a-vis flood irrigation system on productivity of Bt. cotton in Haryana

The present study was conducted to assess the response of drip method of irrigation (DMI) over flood method of irrigation (FMI) on productivity of Bt. cotton in Sirsa district of Haryana in year 2013. Forty farmers were selected on random basis from villages namely Jodhpuria, Kharia, Panniwala mota and Gigorani. The study revealed that DMI system not only reduces cost of cultivation (25 %) but also increases the productivity (27.2 %) over FMI of cotton crop. Water and electricity saving are the significant advantages of DMI farmer were able to save 2.95 H.P hours of water per hectare, which was about 33 percent saving over FMI. The major constraints faced by the producers in the production of Bt. cotton were non-availability of good quality seeds in time, lack of technical know-how, high fixed capital and imbalanced use of fertilizers. In marketing of cotton the major problem reported was under-pricing of produce, lack of storage facilities, high transportation cost and lack of credit facilities. Some of factors which inhibiting the adoption rate of micro irrigation system are subsidy is not easily available for farmers, labour-intensive operation, free electricity and low price of canal water, low quality drip material and after sale service is not satisfactory, fear about system clogging, least suitability for marginal and small farmers were observed. Therefore, it is need of hours that cotton cultivation by DMI should be promoted through appropriate policy interventions that not only helps in saving scare natural resources but also increase area and productivity of the cotton in the state.

Global assessment of technological innovation for climate change adaptation and mitigation in developing world

Concerns about mitigating and adapting to climate change resulted in renewing the incentive for agricultural research investments and developing further innovation priorities around the world particularly in developing countries. In the near future, development of new agricultural measures and proper diffusion of technologies will greatly influence the ability of farmers in adaptation and mitigation to climate change. Using bibliometric approaches through output of academic journal publications and patent-based data, we assess the impact of research and development (R&D) for new and existing technologies within the context of climate change mitigation and adaptation. We show that many developing countries invest limited resources for R&D in relevant technologies that have great potential for mitigation and adaption in agricultural production. We also discuss constraints including weak infrastructure, limited research capacity, lack of credit facilities and technology transfer that may hinder the application of innovation in tackling the challenges of climate change. A range of policy measures is also suggested to overcome identified constraints and to ensure that potentials of innovation for climate change mitigation and adaptation are realized.

SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF RURAL FARMERS AND PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF INFORMAL INSURANCE MEASURES IN ODOGBOLU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

This study analyzed the socioeconomic characteristics of rural farmers and problems associated with the use of informal insurance measures in Odogbolu Local Government Area of Ogun state, Nigeria. To give effect to the study, eighty farmers were randomly selected from the study area. A two-stage sampling procedure was used in the collection of primary data in Odogbolu LGA. The first stage involved a random selection of five (5) communities from amongst the communities in Odogbolu LGA of Ogun state. The second stage involved the selection of respondents/farmers from each of the communities using the same insurance practices from the already listed informal insurance practices with probability proportionate to the size of each farming communities selected. Data collected through structured questionnaires and interview schedules were analyzed using frequency distribution such as mean and percentage. Results showed all the measures used had factors that limited their effectiveness. Majority of the farmers (61%) identified their major problems with the use of informal insurance measures as entry constraints which was grouped into lack of credit, lack of credit facilities, Lack of working capital (assets like land) and lack of skills (education). Recommendation for this study is that farmers should be encouraged to invest more and increase their input in agriculture as to improve their output/revenue. Also, the government should give concessions to the rural farmers in various aspects which include provision of credit facilities, provision of infrastructures and inputs for rural farmers to enable them perform most of the informal insurance measures.

Women Entrepreneurship: Problems Faced by Rural Women Entrepreneurs in Sindh Province of Pakistan

Rural women consist of more than one quarter of the total world population and world over they are an essential and fundamental force in the development processes that are the main factors to socio economic progress. There have been a number of serious obstacles; some of them are social, managerial, production and marketing constraints and difficulties arises both from within and outside differ from enterprise to enterprise.This study was carried out in Sindh province of Pakistan. For the study purpose 3 districts were selected out of the existing 28 districts, from each district five villages were selected through a multistage sampling techniques. Twenty five women entrepreneurs were selected from each village. Thus making a sample of 375 women was randomly selected for the study. A well structured interview schedule was used to collect information from the women entrepreneurs on their personal and socio-economic characteristics and problem faced by them in entrepreneurship at field level. Statistical techniques like mean scores and percentages were used to analyze the data. Majority of 37.53% of the respondents were within 36-45 years of age. Majority of respondents were single (36%) among these were married (25%) and those who were divorced (17%), while 16% were Widow. 47% women’s entrepreneurs had 6-10 family members, while 40.84% were 1-5 household size. Majority of the respondents had primary education (44%), while only 22.51% had no formal education. Forty four percent (44.16%) of the respondents had >5 years of entrepreneur experience, 40.83% had 6-10 years. Majority (28%) expressed that lack of family cooperation is causing a problem. However 25.33% of respondents reported lack of reorganization of women’s work in the society as a social problem. Almost 40% of the respondents faced lack of credit facilities, while 34.67% of the respondents perceived that complex loaning procedure is a major problem to manage the business. About 32% respondents perceived that inaccessibility of place of work, while 28% respondents perceived as a lack of marketing facility was a major problem. It was recommended that the need for providing family cooperation and women’s involved in entrepreneurs may be recognized in all stage to promote entrepreneurship at field level. Adequate training must be given to the women entrepreneurship at field level and guidance at all stages can be effective ways to cope the problems of women entrepreneurs that hinders in entrepreneurship The major problems of micro credit, complex loan procedure, lack of marketing, transport facilities needs to be improved for the successful enterprise development in the province and an appropriate marketing facilities and micro credits through public private organizations may be extended to the rural women for their successful business

Prospects of agritourism in Bikaner district of Rajasthan

The present study was carried out to examine the potential of agritourism in Bikaner district of Rajasthan. Tourism experts and agriprenuers were selected on the basis of judgemental sampling while tourists were conveniently selected. Agritourism potential of Bikaner has scored 5.7 out of 10 and property/farm/site had 4.78 out of 10 that indicating huge scope and potential for agritourism in study area but efforts are needed towards site, infrastructure, marketing, innovative ways of displaying agritourism products and services. Increasing number of foreign and domestic tourist in Bikaner create an opportunity for this new farm diversification or additional source of income for farmers and other participants. Criteria those are considered during location identification-near to water source, away from polluted environment, better connectivity, natural site, historical importance, agricultural prosperity, etc. Lack of credit facilities, lack of water resources, lack of specific policy and no clear policy about tax exemption are most important problems in establishment and operating agritourism centers.

Suggestions for Amelioration of Perceived Constraints in the Adoption of Improved Goat Husbandry Technologies in Jammu and Kashmir

Study was conducted in Jammu and Kashmir State of India under Rajouri, Poonch, and Kathua districts among 180 goat farmers and 30 experts to study the constraints in adoption of improved technologies and their suggestions. Availability of inputs was considered as one of the most important constraints. Poor veterinary infrastructure and services, availability of quality buck, poor extension activity were the most serious input constraints. High cost of veterinary service, shrinkage of grazing land and lack of credit facility were the most important economical constraints. Poor knowledge about improved technology, lower literacy rate and ignorance among farmers were most important socio-personal constraints. All the experts suggested to increase the number of veterinary hospital and number of veterinary staff to provide better health service. Majority of experts suggested the provision of quality buck at village level, increasing extension staff in line department, use of mobile phone SMS service, timely availability of vaccine in veterinary hospitals, increasing number of training by the institution, protecting the common property of village for grazing and sensitizing bank staff to provide loan to poor goat farmers.

EFFECT OF TRAINING ON THE USE OF MODERN BEEKEEPING TECHNOLOGIES IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA

The Oyo State Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Rural Development recently trained producers on the use of modern beekeeping technologies with the aim of enhancing their global competitiveness. This paper examined the effectiveness of the training programme. Multistage sampling procedure was used in selecting 131 trained beekeepers from the 3 senatorial districts in Oyo state. The data collected were analysed with the aid of descriptive and inferential statistics. The study revealed that Beekeepers had 6±4 mean years of experience, 74.6% of beekeepers had between 1 and 10 years of experience; 61.1% got their initial capital from personal saving and information about beekeeping and training was from a variety of sources with a higher percent (43.5%) from beekeepers association. Increased quantity of honey produced (1.92) was the most important benefit derived from the use of the technology while, invasion by Fulani herdsmen (1.68) and lack of credit facilities (1.40) were the major constraints to use of modern beekeeping technologies. There was significant difference in the level of use of modern beekeeping technologies before and after the training (t- =18.419; p≤0.050). The training was effective as there was increased use of modern beekeeping technologies after the training. It is recommended that the training should be replicated in other states and for other agricultural enterprises and government should formulate policy that will guide grazing of livestock to reduce invasion of Fulani herdsmen Keywords : Training effectiveness, modern beekeeping technologies, constraints to beekeeping