Dr. Lawal Mohammad Anka
Rural Development Studies PhD Doctor of Philosophy in Rural Development Studies. Agriculture & Vet Sciences, 1. Agricultural Planning and Policy, 2. Agricultural Extension and Management, 3. Rural Development Studies, 4. Rural Sociology, 5. Agricultural Economics, 6. Agricultural Business Management, 7. Farm Management, 8. Agricultural Credit and Finance, 9. Research Methodology Agricultural Planning and Policy Agricultural Extension and Management Rural Sociology Agricultural Economics Agricultural Business Management Farm Management Agricultural Credit and Finance Economic and Business Development Strategies Agriculture Market Analysis Ukraine Agricultural and Rural Development Research Economic Issues in Ukraine Rural development and sustainability Rural Development and Agriculture Regional Development and Management Studies Digitalization and Economic Development in Agriculture Agriculture and Agroindustry Studies Global Economic and Social Development Economic, Social, and Health Studies Agricultural Innovations and Practices Agricultural policy Economics and Econometrics Forestry General Agricultural and Biological Sciences General Economics, Econometrics and Finance Management of Technology and Innovation Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law Strategy and Management

Bio

Dr. Lawal Mohammad Anka is a dedicated agricultural researcher and academic based in Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria. He holds a PhD in Rural Development Studies from the University of Sindh, Jamshoro, along with an MBA, MSc, and BSc in Agricultural Economics. Dr. Anka currently serves at the Zamfara Accelerated Cotton Development Agency, where he focuses on improving agricultural innovation adoption and rural development. His published work includes a study on the acceptance of agricultural innovations in Zurmi Local Government Area. With 14 publications, 28 citations, an h-index of 3, and an i10-index of 1, Dr. Anka is also an active peer reviewer for the Global Journal of Science Frontier Research (GJSFR) and a fellow member of the research community. His expertise spans agricultural planning, extension, farm management, and rural sociology, reflecting his commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture in Nigeria.

Educational Journey

University of Sindh, Jamshoro

Bsc Agric (Hons) Msc Agric Econs. MBA. PhD • Rural Development Studies

Experience

Zamfara Accelerated Cotton Development Agency

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Research

Assessment of Factors Affecting the Acceptance of Agricultural Innovations in Zurmi Local Government Area Zamfara State Nigeria

Article June 11, 2014

The aim of this paper is to assess the factors affecting acceptance of agricultural innovations in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State of Nigeria. The researcher investigated why new innovations were rejected and the role of government in motivating farmers to accept new innovations. A total sample of 80 respondents was selected out of the selected six wards, to represent the entire local government. Data was analysed using various statistical tools like frequencies, percentages and direct response. The major conclusions drawn from this paper were data regarding responses to new innovations have shown that 28 (35%) of the respondents accepted new innovations while 52 (65%) rejected the idea. Survey results regarding why new innovations were rejected revealed that 27 (33.7%) of the respondents reported poor roads is responsible, while 13 (16.2%) were not interested in accepting new innovations at all. Similarly, 40 (50%) reported financial constraints is responsible for not accepting new innovations. Perception of respondents regarding what should government do to encourage farmers to accept new innovations revealed that majority of the farmers 48 (60%) agreed that government should give loans to them. Similarly, 22 (27.5%) agreed that more extension advice should be delivered. Only 10 (12.5%) would want government to sell inputs at subsidised rates. Finally, this paper recommends some strategies aim at motivating farmers to accept new agricultural innovations.