Open AccessPerceived Role of Extension Education in Promoting the Use of Biogas for Sustainable Agricultural Development in Nigeria
Author(s) -
N J Igwe,
U Ogwo,
O I Abbah
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iop conference series. earth and environmental science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1755-1307
pISSN - 1755-1315
DOI - 10.1088/1755-1315/730/1/012034
Subject(s) - renewable energy , agriculture , biogas , business , agricultural science , renewable resource , agricultural extension , fossil fuel , biomass (ecology) , sustainable agriculture , agricultural economics , environmental economics , waste management , engineering , environmental science , geography , economics , oceanography , archaeology , geology , electrical engineering
Biomass technology is a renewable energy source that is significantly used for cooking and heating, which when explored can reduce the use of fossil fuel. This study investigated the perceived role of extension education in promoting biomass technology for sustainable agriculture development in Nigeria. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. Data were collected from 268 registered members of All Nigeria Farmers Association, Nsukka; and 22 Agriculture extension agents in Nsukka Local Government Area. Researchers-designed questionnaire which was validated by three experts was used for data collection. Mean and standard deviation were used for data analysis. Findings showed that sensitization of farmers on acceptability of use of farm wastes for biogas production; dissemination of information on renewable energy techniques to the farmers and sensitization of farmers on use of farm wastes for biogas production are perceived roles of extension education in promoting the use of farm wastes for renewable energy. Other perceived roles reported by the respondents include motivation of farmers on issues of renewable energy and provision of energy management advice to the farmers. The researchers recommended that efforts should be made to create awareness among the farmers on the use of farm wastes for biogas for renewable energy.