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especially in he area of increasing agricultural production, though, not enough. For the impact to be
adequate, there is need for “equal opportunity” contact between extension agents, and contact and noncontact
farmers.
Recommendations
1. Delta State ADP and ministry of Agriculture should extend their services equally to all farmers,
both contact and non-contact. This will enable them to benefit equally from extension services.
2. The equality and number of ADP extension officers should be increased to enable them have
more contact with all the farmers. They should be sent on in-service training regularly to enhance
their performance.
3. The Delta State ADP should encourage their staff by providing service facilities/amenities
especially transportation and fringe benefits. The problem of transportation could be addressed
through vehicle loans, vehicle maintenance allowance, and rural/vehicle usage allowance.
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