Abstract:
This study assessed farmers` interest in University of
Ilorin poultry research results. Specifically, it investigated the
socio-economic characteristics of commercial poultry farmers, their area
of interest in poultry research result, and the sources preferred for
information on the area of interest. Fifty-two commercial poultry farmers
were randomly selected for the study. Information was elicited through
questionnaire. The data were analyzed by using frequency, percentages,
ranking, and Chi square. The study showed that commercial poultry farmers
in Kwara State had mean age of 41.2 years, with 84.6% who had post
secondary education, 59.6% had spent less than 5 years in poultry
business. About 40.4% produced a combination of layers and broilers with
average of 725 birds. They were interested in research result such as: the
proportion of chicken offal meal and soybean meal for best performance in
broilers; response of broilers chicks to raw or processed full fat soybean
supplement among others. They preferred that information on their interest
be channeled through Poultry Association of Nigeria, consultants and
magazines. The study suggested that ADP need to bridge gap between
researches and commercial poultry farmers. Also, Agricultural Extension
Department in the university should work hand in hand with Department of
Animal Production to publish summary of research results in magazines.
I. Ogunlade, C.G. Omokanye and A.A. Adeniji, 2007. An Assessment of Farmers` Interest in University of Ilorin Poultry Research Result. International Journal of Poultry Science, 6: 283-288.
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