Characteristics of Linkages between Kano State Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (KNARDA) and Technology Business Incubation Centre (TBIC) in Agricultural Mechanization in Kano State, Nigeria

Chukwu U. P | Chukwu V. A

Abstract: The characteristics of linkages between Kano State Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (KNARDA) and Technology Business Incubation Centre (TBIC), Kano in Agricultural Mechanization was studied. The study employed both purposive and random sampling Techniques in the selection of 100 respondents, 50 from each agency. Primary data were sourced directly from the respondents through the use of a well-structured questionnaire. Only descriptive statistics such as frequency distribution tables and mean scores generated from a 5-point likert scale were used. Result showed that organizing training (42 %), linking with other organizations (24 %), introduction of Animal bull and grain threshes (20 %) among others were specific organizational strategies implemented by KNARDA. But, designing and fabrication of local equipment (38 %), linking with other organization (32 %) and organizing trainings (30 %) were undertaken by TBIC. The information needed by the organizations to enter into inter-organizational programmes was similar programme goals (98 % KNARDA and 90 % TBIC) among others. Further analysis revealed areas that both organizations were willing to enter into cooperative relations as well as their perceived need for cooperation. It was concluded that total commitment to institutional linkages is a sine quanone to development effort of the agricultural and rural development agencies studied. Necessary recommendations such as giving maximum support for local fabrication industries to ensure efficient service delivery and was made among others.

Keywords: Characteristics, linkages, Agricultural mechanization, KNARDA, TBIC, Kano State, Nigeria

Edition: Volume 4 Issue 9, September 2015,

Pages: 240 - 244

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Characteristics of Linkages between Kano State Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (KNARDA) and Technology Business Incubation Centre (TBIC) in Agricultural Mechanization in Kano State, Nigeria

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