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Frontline Extension Workers’ Information Use, Protective Behaviors and Counseling Practices During Covid -19 Pandemic in Imo State, Nigeria

The only people close to the farmers are the extension workers, and to function well, they need the right information, good health and sound mind all the time. However, the sources…

Rural Extension Professionals’ Knowledge, Preparedness and Perceived Barriers to Control/Reduce the Spread of Covid -19 Pandemic in Imo State, Nigeria

The Covid - 19 pandemic has affected everything and everybody globally. Awareness and good attitude are key to adherence to preventive measures. This study seeks to ascertain exten…

Women Farmers Use of Indigenous Knowledge in Land and Water Management for Climate Change Adaptation in Flood-Plain Agricultural Areas of Imo State, Nigeria

This study was carried out to analyze indigenous knowledge practices employed by women farmers for climate change adaptation and mitigation in Imo State, Nigeria. A total of 360 wo…

Information and Communication Technologies for Transforming Agricultural Production and Rural Income of Women Farmers in Orlu Agricultural Zone of Imo State, Nigeria

ICTs when harnessed meaningfully can remedy the ailments and challenges facing rural poor farmers. This is true because ICTs have a strong focus on improving the wellbeing of rura…

Building Resilience of Rural Farm Households in the Aftermath of Resource-Use Conflicts in Enugu State, Nigeria

This paper examines how farm families mitigate, withstand and bound back from shocks and stresses after violent conflicts with grave consequences. It specifically examines resilie…