EFFECTIVENESS OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER METHODS AMONG CROP FARMERS IN EDE NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA

The study focus on effectiveness of agricultural technology transfer methods in Ede North Local Government Area, Osun State. Data was elicited from 79 respondents with the aid of interview schedule. The study established that almost all of the respondents indicated Agricultural Development Programme (ADP) as the main source of agricultural technology. Radio was the most ranked means of agricultural technology transfer methods used with of WMS of 1.87 while extension bulletin was ranked least (WMS=0.27). Herbicide was ranked first as the most utilized agricultural technology transferred while high cost of technology was indicated as a major constraint experienced by the respondents in accessing the technology transferred. The study shows there is significant relationship between the frequency of transfer methods by extension agent(r=0.266, p=0.018), radio(r=0.018, p=0.01), poster(r=0,472, p=0.000), handbill(r=0.283, p=0.012), newspaper(r=0.412, p=0.000), internet(r=0.409, p=0.000), social media (r=0.421, p=0.000) and effectiveness of the methods .The study concluded that radio, extension agent and television are the most effective in disseminating agricultural technologies to crop farmers. The study recommended that farmers should be encouraged to use hybrid seeds. Since it was ranked least by the crop farmers in the study area, this will enhance their productivity.