Inclusive Agricultural Extension: Reaching the Unreached with Prof. Rasak Olajide

Inclusive Agricultural Extension: Reaching the Unreached (Women, Youth & Non-Literate Farmers) In this episode, we sat down with Professor Rasak Olajide, Professor of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development at the University of Ibadan, for an important conversation on how agricultural extension can better serve farmers who are often left behind. Despite ongoing efforts to support farmers in Nigeria, many women, young people, and non-literate smallholders still struggle to access timely and relevant agricultural information. This gap continues to affect productivity, livelihoods, and food security. In this insightful discussion, Professor Olajide shares his expertise on: -Who the “unreached” farmers in Nigeria really are -Why women farmers often receive less extension support than men -The reasons many young people are disenchanted with farming -How illiteracy and poverty limit access to agricultural information -Practical strategies for reaching non-literate and resource-poor farmers -Effective communication approaches that work in rural communities -What truly inclusive agricultural extension should look like in the future This episode is packed with valuable insights for farmers, extension workers, policymakers, students, researchers, and anyone interested in building a more inclusive agricultural system in Nigeria. Guest: Professor Rasak Olajide Professor of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development University of Ibadan If you found this conversation useful, please like the video, leave a comment, and subscribe for more discussions that support farmers and advance agricultural development. #agriculturalextension #womeninagriculture #youthinagriculture #NigerianFarmers #ruraldevelopment #InclusiveAgriculture #smallholderfarmers #agriculturepolicy #agriculturepodcast #foodsecurity #UniversityofIbadan #thelasgidfarmerpodcast