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About OGADEP

OGADEP) was launched in February 1986. OGADEP is the only Agricultural Extension Agency of the State Government, charged with the responsibility of improving farmers' technical knowledge and skills, promoting the adoption of improved agricultural production practices along the entire value chain, provision of rural infrastructures that support Agriculture, thereby facilitating increased agricultural production and industrialization in line with the agenda of the Government. Like other ADPs in the country, supported by the World Bank (1975-1995) the classical Training and Visit (T & V) system of Extension was adopted which had been modified to include demand driven group-based extension services

OGADEP's Mission

To increase Agricultural production, farmers’ productivity and incomes along the commodity value chain; through dissemination of improved and proven technologies using International best practices and innovations in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2024

 1.0 Extension Sub-Programme

Dissemination of Proven agricultural technology through advisory visit to 6,080 farming household.

Group farmers training for 76 farmers groups

Demonstration and training on backyard farming to ensure food security at a certain level at the household.

Monitoring and supervision of Extension Officers activities within their circles.

Facilitate and linkage of prospective farmers to agricultural inputs across the zones

Promote and fuel the interest of student in Agricultural production through the youth/ school programme (Target is 76 schools)

Value addition to agricultural produce through the WIA demonstrations for 40 groups

Radio/ television broadcast on current trends in agriculture through Agbeafokosoro/Agbelere

Encourage climate smart farming among the farming household across the zones

Provision of Extension working kits for the front line extension agents.

 

2.0 Technical Services Sub-Programme

2.1 Agro-Processing Component

Fabrication of modern smoking kiln and sales at affordable price to Ogun State fish farmers.

Intensification of Value Addition and demonstration on modern, hygienic fish smoking with view to curtail post-harvest losses and enhances better pricing of fish and fish products.

Responsive and articulated fisheries extension delivery to nook and crannies of the state.

Strategic linkages with reputable hatcheries with a view to serve our esteem fish farmers.

Facilitation of cluster fish farmers with a view to enhance ease of technology transfer at a minimal cost per optimal benefits to fish farmers.

2.2 Crop Component

1. Training of Extension agents and other staff on rapid multiplication of seed-yam through mini-sett technique which is to be stepped down to farmers through extension agents.

2. Training of farmers on backyard/homestead farming continues.

3. Insects, Pests, and Diseases control will be dealt with as they are being reported.

4. Establishment of Ofar Trial on assessment of the performance of three (3) newly released Tomato varieties by NIHORT, HORTITOM 1, HORTITOM 2, HORTITOM 3.

5. Training of farmers and extension agents on good agronomic practices in Tomato production.

6. Linkage of farmers to reputable Input sources and relevant organization that will be of assistance to them.

7. Training of Ugu seedling production.

8. Establishment of Crop demonstration plots for year 2024 at the Headquarter.

9. Establishment and monitoring of collaborative on farm trial with NIHORT on corchorus.

2.3 Agro-forestry Component

S/N

                                ACTIVITIES

                    TARGET

                REMARKS

1.

Tree crops sourcing/linkages and distribution to farmers

                 10,000

                On-going

2.

Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato Varieties feeder plot rejuvenation for Mother’s Delight, Solo Gold & King J,(Improved) & Local Varieties   

 

                20m x 20m

 

                On-going

3.

Establishment of Sweet Potato and Vit. A Maize intercrop demonstration plot

                20m x 20m

                On-going

4.

Establishment of Cassava Varieties e.g TME 419 intercrop with, Local cassava Var such as Alase, Baba Nuru and  Vit. A Maize

             

                25m x 25m

   

               On-going

5.

Technical support services on Agroforestry matters / field visits to Farmers  

 

                Non specific

 

               Non specific

6.

HQ Fruit Trees Management

                Non specific

               Non specific

7.

Distribution of Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato & Conventional Varieties  (Vines)

to Schools and Farmers for multiplication

               

                Non specific  

  

               Non specific

8.

Establishment of Fruit Trees by EA’s at 8,000 per Zone

      

                 32,000

 

              On-going

 

2.4 Agro-Processing Component

S/n

Activities

Target

Action

Time line

1

Market Linkage

Throughout the month

The component team

1st-4th week

2

Collaboration

Throughout the month

The component team

1st-4th week

3

Monitoring

Throughout the month

The component team

1st-4th week

4

Technical advice

Throughout the month

The Head of Component

1st-4th week

 

2.5 Fisheries Component

· Develop a prototype for backyard fish farming using collapsible plastic tank or water tank.

3.0 Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Sub-Programme

3.1 Planning Component

1. Preparation of Mid-Year Report to be submitted to Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.

2. Preparation of M & E 2nd QRT Implementation Report to be submitted to Ministry of Budget and Planning

3. Preparation of Farm Enterprise Budget (FEB)

4. Conduct of MPS

5. Respond to data Responses from Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and other MDAs.

3.2  Monitoring/MIS Component

Conduct of field Staff monitoring across the four zonal offices in the state

Collation of Components Progress Review Report on monthly basis

Conduct of Mid-year Review report

3.3 Evaluation Component

Description

Unit

Target (No)

Selected activities for the Month of June 2024

 

 

Evaluation Component

 

 

Conduct of Market Price Survey (MPS)

number

2

Capacity building for Enumerators

number

1

Conduct of Agricultural Production Survey (APS)

number

1

Printing of Survey Questionnaires

number

As required

Maintenance of farmers Database

number

1

 

4.0 Engineering Sub-Programme

Provision and Facilitation of adequate engineering solutions and driving of Agricultural technology to local farmers to boost production through our Extension agents (The Engineers on field).

More synergy with other Components on Engineering related matters

General maintenance/servicing of the Programme vehicles

Recharge of IBEDC maximum pre-paid meter

5.0 Research and Training Sub-Programme

5.1 Adaptative Research Component

· Conduct of June Monthly Technological Review Meeting (MTRM)

· Establishment of Tomato nursery for OFAR trial across the four zones

5.2 Training Component

ü Conduct of Pre-Season Training across the four zones

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