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Extended Block Hybrid Backward Differentiation Formula for Second Order Fuzzy Differential Equations Using Legendre Polynomial as Basis Function.
(Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria, 2020-03-12) Ma’ali, A. I.,; Mohammed, U.; Khadeejah James Audu; Yusuf, A.; Abubakar, A. D.
In this paper, we developed an implicit continuous four-step Extended Block Hybrid Backward Differentiation Formulae (EBHBDF) for the direct solution of Fuzzy Differential Equations (FDEs). For this purpose, the Legendre polynomial was employed as the basis function for the development of schemes in a collocation and interpolation techniques. in this regard and the results are satisfied the convex triangular fuzzy number. We also compare the numerical results with the exact solution, and it shows that the proposed method is good approximation for the analytic solution of the given second order Fuzzy Differential Equations
Influence of improved open pollinated maize variety adoption on livelihood status of farmers in Niger state, Nigeria
(Journal of Agripreneurship and Sustainable Development 4(1), 2021) Umar, I.S.; Mohammed, U.; Mohammed, Y.; Abdullahi, A.; Abubakar, U.
The study examined influence of improved open pollinated maize variety adoption on the livelihood status of farmers in Niger State, Nigeria. To achieve the objectives of the study, 120 farmers were randomly selected from three (3) Local Government Areas in the State. Validated interview schedule with reliability co-efficient of 0.74 was used for data collection and analyzed using descriptive statistics, livelihood index and multiple regression analysis. Result showed that the mean age and mean farm size of the respondents was 34 years and 1.9 ha, respectively. Finding further indicated that 82.5% of the respondents were full adopters by cultivating improved maize variety in at least 10% of their total farm lands. The result also revealed that educational level, income, incentive and time of awareness positively and significantly influenced adoption of improved maize variety, which highly upshot the livelihood status of the respondents by about 70.0%. The study recommended that incentive such as free seed of improved varieties should be given to farmers for testing by the improved varieties’ promoters during awareness to facilitate adoption. It was also suggested that extension agents should synchronize awareness time with seasons of usage of the improved varieties to speed up the practical application of the improved varieties.
Training needs of Farmers for improved maize varieties’ cultivation in Niger State, Nigeria
(Proceedings of the 36th Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN) Conference, 2024) Umar, I. S.; Mohammed, U. H,; Abdullahi, A.; Mohammed, U.
The study examined the training needs of farmers for improved maize varieties’ cultivation in Niger State, Nigeria. This will assist extension agencies to develop training for maize cultivation based on the needs and preferences of farmers. A total of 240 respondents were proportionately and randomly selected from three Local Government Areas in the State. Validated interview schedule with reliability coefficient of 0.81 was used for collecting data. Data collected were analysed using percentage, mean and Poisson regression. The result showed that the mean age of the farmers was 38 years, while 73.3% of the respondents had formal education with average farm size of 1.7ha. Educational level (2.18), farming experience (2.29), farm size (3.16), cooperative membership (2.30) and income (1.85) positively and significantly influenced the training needs of the maize farmers. The paper drew attention to the need to consider the educational level, farming experience, farm size, cooperative membership and income of farmers when planning training programmes for maize cultivation. Farmers need training on planting methods, control of weeds, pests, diseases and fertilizer application. Preferably, trainings should be organised during the raining seasons in the villages on quarterly bases for short durations. It was also recommended that priority should be given to methods of planting, weed control, pest control, disease control and fertilizer application when training maize farmers.