Uptake and dissemination of agricultural technologies in smallholder farming systems Rural livelihoods and management of the environment Apiary practices and management Agricultural Extension Curriculum design
Shehu Folaranmi Gbolahan Yusuf
Lecturing
Abeokuta ,MP
Summary
Multifaceted Senior Lecturer with Agricultural extension and rural development degree and proven disciplinary expertise. Taught rigorous graduate-level courses at large university and earned high approval ratings from students during past year. Strong subject matter knowledge and excellent communications skills enabled achievement of optimum outcomes. Resourceful Senior Lecturer with impeccable teaching credentials and numerous scholarly articles and symposia presentations. Directed agricultural extension and rural development curriculum at large university and managed expansion of course offerings while adhering to high quality standards. Superb communications and course delivery skills leading to positive results.
Dynamic Senior Lecturer with 14 years of successful teaching agricultural extension, agricultural communication, research methods with sound experience. Known for interesting lectures with helpful supporting materials and detail-oriented classroom management. Dedicated to individual student success and comprehensive understanding.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Innovative Senior Lecturer bringing proven success in implementing technology-based curriculum delivery and assessment tools. Passionate about fostering academic development and success for every student.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Senior Lecturer
University Of Fort Hare
07.2016 - 12.2023
- Served on various university committees, supporting initiatives aimed at enhancing overall institutional effectiveness.
- Organized conferences and guest lectures featuring experts from academia and industry, exposing students to diverse perspectives.
- Improved student retention rates by identifying at-risk individuals early on and implementing targeted intervention strategies.
- Advised students on career paths and graduate school options based on their individual goals and interests.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-life examples and case studies into lectures.
- Engaged in continuous professional development through attending workshops, webinars, and conferences to stay current with industry trends and best practices in higher education.
- Initiated collaborative projects between students from different majors, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and problem-solving skills.
- Designed course materials such as syllabi, lecture notes, assignments aligned with both programmatic outcomes as well as course-specific objectives.
- Delivered engaging presentations at academic conferences, raising the profile of the institution within the broader academic community.
- Implemented active learning techniques in the classroom, increasing student participation and critical thinking skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary courses, fostering a comprehensive learning experience.
- Mentored junior faculty members, contributing to their professional growth and development.
- Contributed to program accreditation efforts by compiling documentation and participating in site visits with external evaluators.
- Developed assessment tools that accurately measured student progress toward learning objectives.
- Conducted research in relevant field, integrating findings into course content and enriching student understanding of subject matter.
- Revised curriculum to align with industry trends, ensuring students were prepared for the job market.
- Established partnerships with local businesses, providing internship opportunities for students to gain practical experience.
- Coordinated study abroad programs, broadening student horizons through international exposure.
- Delivered higher-level undergraduate and graduate courses via classroom, online and hybrid methodologies to satisfy course curricula and meet student needs.
- Participated in hiring process to staff department with part-time faculty and qualified instructors.
- Organized departmental symposia and skillfully managed event logistics to present engaging, informative programs.
- Supported graduate students in obtaining doctoral degrees by advising on study plans, doctoral dissertations and career goals.
- Oversaw graduate student projects and advised on focus, methodology and report generation to meet preset standards.
- Conducted empirical research with in-person and remote collaborators and presented results in scholarly publications to further enhance knowledge.
- Employed advanced knowledge of research methods to teach challenging high-level courses to graduate students.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
- Led seminars and workshops to facilitate student learning and engagement and increase memory retention.
- Participated and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in subject.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
- Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case.
- Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
- Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
- Coordinated agricultural economics and extension department curricula to create well-rounded program that satisfied predetermined requirements.
Post Doctoral Researcher
Walter Sisulu University
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Secured grant funding for collaborative projects through persuasive proposal writing and networking efforts.
- Presented research findings at international conferences, fostering knowledge exchange among peers.
- Provided constructive feedback on manuscripts submitted by peers for publication consideration or grant proposals under review process.
- Organized seminars and workshops within the department to foster intellectual exchange among colleagues and graduate students alike.
- Mentored junior researchers, enhancing their skills and supporting their career development.
- Established productive collaborations with interdisciplinary teams to address pressing scientific questions.
- Drafted manuscripts and presented findings at major academic conferences.
- Contributed to and actively participated in research conception, design and execution to address defined problems.
- Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor PhD, graduate and undergraduate students.
- Collaborated with a total of 11 multidisciplinary team members to accomplish grant proposal research goals.
- Liaised with supervisor to review grants and manuscripts to develop potential publications.
- Published research results in peer-reviewed journals and presented at seminars and workshop meetings.
- Designed research projects and alternative approaches and discussed results with professor.
- Followed best practices and scientific protocol to reach defensible conclusions based on solid evidence.
- Published research in Geo- journals.
- Edited papers for submission to prestigious academic and industry journals.
- Contributed to high-impact publications by collaborating with fellow researchers and providing critical input.
- Designed effective experimental controls, ensuring robust conclusions from research studies.
Time-On-Task/Lecturer
University Of Fort Hare
07.2012 - 04.2015
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methodologies and techniques.
- Adapted quickly to shifting educational landscapes during remote learning periods, leveraging digital tools to engage students via virtual platforms while maintaining a high level of academic rigor.
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods to accommodate diverse student learning styles.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Promoted collaboration among students through group projects and presentations, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Contributed to departmental meetings by sharing insights on effective teaching strategies and proposing solutions for addressing common challenges faced by faculty members.
- Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
- Managed large class sizes effectively, maintaining an orderly learning environment conducive to student success.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
- Participated and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in subject.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
College Manager
Aminat International College
02.2009 - 02.2011
- Implemented innovative marketing campaigns that boosted brand awareness and generated significant intake of students.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for the college growth.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Conducted competitive analysis to identify market trends and capitalize on emerging opportunities for growth.
- Established robust risk mitigation strategies to safeguard against potential operational challenges or disruptions.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Championed diversity and inclusion efforts within the workplace, resulting in an inclusive environment that fostered creativity and innovation among employees from various backgrounds.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Optimized resource allocation by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing personalized coaching for staff development.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Monitored and analyzed academic (internal and external) performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry parents, staff or student.
Farm Manager
COGA Group
03.2007 - 09.2009
- Reduced farm expenses by optimizing resource allocation and streamlining operations.
- Fostered a positive work culture that motivated employees to excel in their roles while also reducing turnover rates.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting regular inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Streamlined communication between departments by implementing efficient reporting systems for accurate information sharing among teams.
- Enhanced crop yield by implementing effective irrigation and fertilization techniques.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets by diligently monitoring progress and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Kept detailed records on crop production, equipment maintenance, financial transactions, and employee performance for data-driven decision making.
- Conducted regular assessments of current industry trends and competitor offerings, making strategic adjustments as needed to maintain a competitive edge.
- Oversaw the maintenance of farm machinery, resulting in reduced downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
- Increased farm productivity by introducing modern farming practices and equipment upgrades.
- Managed farm staff efficiently, providing training and guidance for optimal performance.
- Collaborated closely with agronomists to make informed decisions about planting schedules, seed selection, nutrient management plans, and other vital aspects of crop production optimization.
- Boosted overall profitability with effective budget management, cost reduction strategies, and market analysis.
- Implemented pest control programs to minimize crop damage while adhering to environmental regulations.
- Developed long-term plans for crop rotation, soil management, and sustainable farming practices to maintain soil fertility and prevent erosion.
- Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs, and labor requirements.
- Hired, trained and supervised seasonal workers engaged in cultivation and harvest.
- Analyzed soil to measure pH, minerals and organics to judge best fertilizer and amendments for maximum crop production.
- Adjusted production strategies to account for changing factors such as market and weather conditions.
- Managed operational records, administrative needs and marketing plans to promote business and strengthen revenue streams.
- Coordinated inventories of seeds, chemicals, plant nutrients and tools to achieve business targets.
High School Classroom Teacher
Ogun State Teaching Service Commission
02.1992 - 07.2007
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Championed inclusionary practices within the classroom setting by accommodating diverse needs of students with special education plans or language barriers, enabling them to succeed alongside peers in mainstream classrooms.
- Organized engaging extracurricular activities that complemented classroom lessons, strengthening students'' connection to the subject matter.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Mentored new teachers entering the profession and provided constructive feedback on their teaching methods, promoting growth within the school community.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Education
Ph.D. - Agricultural Extension And Rural Development
University of Fort Hare
Alice Eastern Cape South Africa 04.2001 -
Master of Science - Agricultural Extension And Rural Development
University of Agriculture (Now Fed Univ. of Agr)
Abeokuta Ogun State 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Education
Bendel State University (Now Ambrose Alli Uni.)
Ekpoma Edo State 04.2001 -
Nigeria Certificate in Education - Agricultural Education
Federal College of Education
Kontagora Niger State Nigeria 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Epe Grammar School
Epe Lagos State 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Oke Ona Grammar School
Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria 04.2001 -
Skills
Student needs assessment
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of professional colleagues (interdisciplinary) in the development of projects that include; Strengthening Agricultural Extension in South Africa (SESSA), the Big 5; Eastern Cape Agricultural Baseline Survey (Online Open Access Portal); and Programme to Support Pro-Poor Policy Development (PSPPD).
- Supervised team of interdisciplinary eight academic staff members on various thematic areas within research methods and academic writing.
- Documented and resolved agricultural related challenges which led to technical paper publications.
- Achieved agric-enterprise by completing capacity development for the pro-poor with accuracy and efficiency that led to embracing farming and scaling up by youths in scavenging chicken, beekeeping and climate smart farming technologies.
Affiliations
· Imvotho Bubomi 2021
· African Foresight Academy 2020
· South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions 2016
· South African Organic Sector Organization 2018
· The Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa 2014
· South African Society for Agricultural Extension 2013
· Association for International Agriculture and Rural Development 2010
Certification
Research Method in Rural Develpment 21-26 June 2021
Interests
Apiary
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Journal articles
1. Sohuma A, Yusuf SFG and Popoola, OO (2023). The operational elements of the vegetable co-operative: The case of agricultural vegetable cooperative societies in King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality, Eastern Cape Province. South African Journal of Agricultural Extension. 51 (4): pp 190-211. 10.17159/2413-3221/2023/v51n4a12530. https://sajae.co.za/issue/current
2. Yusuf SFG, Akinyemi BE, and Popoola OO (2023). Mapping the Conceptual Structure of Beekeeping from1980 to 2020. Journal of Scientometric Research., 12(1):187-196.
3. Yusuf SFG, Popoola OO. (2022). An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Training Offered to Smallholder Scavenging Chicken Farmers in Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Sustainability. 14(23):15735. https://doi.org/10.3390/su142315735
4. Yusuf SFG, Popoola OO and Yusuf FTO (2022). Harnessing the use of alternative media for South Africa’s agricultural extension service delivery in the face of the Covid-19 global pandemic. South African Journal of Agricultural Extension. 50 (2): 137-155. https://sajae.co.za/article/view/11294
5. Mtyelwa, C, Yusuf, SFG. and Popoola, OO. (2022) Adoption of in-field rainwater harvesting: Insights from smallholder farmers in Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality, Eastern Cape Province. South African Journal of Agricultural Extension. 50 (2): 81-100. https://sajae.co.za/article/view/11294
6. Sigigaba, M, Yusuf, SFG, Bitso, C and Popoola, OO. (2022) Accessibility of agricultural information by smallholder farmers in Raymond Mhlaba Municipality: Nexus between agricultural services and the library. South African Journal of Agricultural Extension. 50 (1):102-124. https://sajae.co.za/article/view/11345
7. Gwala L., Yusuf S.F.G., and Monde N (2022) Characteristics of livestock production systems in some communal areas of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Journal of Critical Reviews ISSN- 2394-5125 Vol 09, Issue 02, pp18-28
8. Gwala L., Yusuf SFG and Monde N (2021) Perceptions of communal livestock farmers of institutional support for climate change measures in Amathole District, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Journal of Critical Reviews ISSN-2394-5125 Vol 08, Issue 03, pp435-447
9. Popoola OO and Yusuf SFG (2021) South African government palliative funds for agriculture amid Covid-19: Challenges of implementation and suggestions for improvements. South African Journal of Agricultural Extension. Vol 49 No. 3, 16. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2413-3221/v49n3a12840
10. Hosu, YS, Ndhleve, S, Kabiti, H and Yusuf, SFG (2021) Learning from the grassroots: The case for the consideration of community-based agrarian and food security reforms in South Africa. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development. 21(9):18711-18731. https://doi.org/10.18697/ajfand.104.19770
11. Agholor A, Yusuf SFG, Popoola OO and Olutegbe NS (2021) Examining biofuel sustainability as an alternative energy source and implication for food security in sub-Saharan Africa. Journal of Critical Reviews, Vol 08, 2209-2225. https://www.jcreview.com/fulltext/197-1636787949.pdf?1637660141
12. Yusuf SFG, Popoola OO, Gwala, L and Nesengani T (2021) Promoting University -Community alliances in the experiential learning activities of agricultural extension post graduate students at the University of Fort Hare, South Africa. Sustainability 13, 10411. https://doi.org/10.3390/su131810411
13. Eyinade, GA, Mushunje, A and Yusuf SFG. (2021). The willingness to consume organic food: A review. Food and Agricultural Immunology, 32 (1):78-104, DOI: 10.1080/09540105.2021.1874885. https://doi.org/10.1080/09540105.2021.1874885
14. Nesengani, T.J., Yusuf F.S.G and Mudau, K.S. (2021) Challenges Faced by Strategic Partners in Driving Extension Programme: Lessons Learnt From Madzivhandila Agricultural College of Limpopo Province, South Africa. Journal of Human Ecology, 75(1-3): 27-33. DOI: 10.31901/24566608.2021/76.1-3.3312
15. Nesengani T.J. and Yusuf F.S.G. (2021) Status of Food Security Projects and the Challenges that Contributed to Their Dysfunctionality in the Rural Communities of Limpopo Province, South Africa. Journal of Human Ecology, 75(1-3): 34-40 DOI: 10.31901/24566608.2021/75.1-3.3311
16. Eyinade, GA, Mushunje, A and Yusuf, SFG. (2020). A systematic synthesis on the context reliant performance of organic farming. AIMS Agriculture and Food. Vol. 6 No. 1 pp. 142-158
17. Mhlaba, P and Yusuf SFG. (2020). Prospects of community radio broadcast as agricultural extension service delivery tool to smallholder farmers. South Africa Journal for New Generation Sciences (JNGS) – ISSN 1684-4998. Vol. 18 No. 1. pp31-44 https://hdl.handle.net/10520/EJC-208e227037
18. Popoola, OO, Yusuf, SFG. and Monde, N. (2020). Information sources and constraints to climate change adaptation amongst smallholder farmers in Amathole District Municipality, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Sustainability, 2020, 12, 5846; doi:10.3390/su12145846
19. Popoola, OO, Yusuf, SFG and Monde, N. (2020). South African national climate change response policy sensitization: An assessment of smallholder farmers in Amathole District Municipality, Eastern Cape Province. Sustainability, 12(7), p.2616.
20. Nesengani, TJ and Yusuf F. S. G. (2020) Effect of COVID-19 on the Marketing of Eggs: Case of Egg Layer Projects during the Pandemic in the Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, South Africa Journal of Human Ecology, 72(1-3): 193-198 DOI: 10.31901/24566608.2020/72.1-3.3283
21. Nesengani, T.J and Yusuf, F.S.G. (2020) Assessing Agricultural Extension Support on the Food Security Projects in the Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, South Africa. Journal of Human Ecology, 69(1-3): 147-151 DOI: 10.31901/24566608.2020/69.1-3.3199
22. Popoola, OO, Monde, N and Yusuf, SFG (2019). Climate change: Perception and adaptation responses of poultry smallholder farmers on Amathole District Municipality. Eastern Cape Province South Africa. South African Journal of Agricultural Extension. Vol. 47, No. 3 pp.108-119 http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2413-3221/2019/v47n3a519
23. Popoola, OO, Monde, N and Yusuf, SFG. (2019). Perception and adaptation responses to climate change: an assessment of smallholder livestock farmers in Amathole District Municipality, Eastern Cape Province, South African Journal of Agricultural Extension. Vol.47 No.2 pp. 46-57. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2413-3221/2019/v47n2a502
24. Yusuf SFG, Popoola OO and Olutegbe NS (2019). Perception of undergraduate students to practical agriculture experience at the University of Fort Hare. Journal of Agricultural Extension. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jae.v23i1 Vol. 23 No. 1 pp.210-222
25. Popoola, OO, Monde, N and Yusuf, SFG. (2017). Perception of climate change impacts and adaptation measures used by crop smallholder farmers in Amathole district municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa. GeoJournal. DOI: 10.1007/s10708-017-9829-0 Published online: 09 November 2017.
26. Yusuf, SFG, Cishe EN and Skenjana, N. (2017). Beekeeping and crop farming Integration for sustaining beekeeping cooperative societies: A case study in Amathole District, South Africa. GeoJourna. DOI 10.1007/s10708-017-9814-7. Published online: 03 October 2017
27. Yusuf, SFG, Cishe, EN and Ndhleve, S. (2017). Research themes, authors, and methodologies. South African Journal of Agricultural Extension: An analysis of publications 1999-2014. S. Afr. J. Agric. Ext. Vol 45, No. 1, 90-101. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2413-3221/2017/v45n1a439
28. Yusuf, SFG, Krul, K and Marufu, G. (2016). Representation of agricultural issues in five South African newspapers: A content analyses. Journal of Communication, 7(2): 287-295.
29. Yusuf, SFG, Lategan FS and Ayinde IA. (2014) Creating youth employment through modern beekeeping: case study of selected youth trained in Moro Local Government Kwara State, Nigeria. South African Journal of Agricultural Extension, Vol. 42 No. 2, 1 – 9. ISSN 0301-603X. http://reference.sabinet.co.za/webx/access/electronic_journals/agri/agri_v42_n2_a1.pdf
30. Yusuf, SFG, Lategan, FS and Masika, PJ. (2014). Characterisation of indigenous chicken production systems in Nkonkobe Municipality, Eastern Cape Province South Africa. Journal of Agricultural Science, 5(1-2): 31-44 http://www.krepublishers.com/02-Journals/JAS/JAS-05-0-000-14-Web/JAS-05-1-2-000-14-Abst-PDF/JAS-5-1-2-031-14-082-Yusuf-S-F-G/JAS-5-1-2-031-14-082-Yusuf-S-F-G-Tx[4].pdf
31. Yusuf SFG, Lategan FS and Masika PJ. (2014). Skills gap and training needs of farmers and animal health technicians on indigenous chicken production in Nkonkobe Municipality, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Journal of Agricultural Science. 5(1-2): 19-29. http://www.krepublishers.com/02-Journals/JAS/JAS-05-0-000-14-Web/JAS-05-1-2-000-14-Abst-PDF/JAS-5-1-2-019-14-083-Yusuf-S-F-G/JAS-5-1-2-019-14-083-Yusuf-S-F-G-Tx[3].pdf
32. Yusuf SFG, Lategan, FS and Ayinde, IA (2013). Profitability and adoption of watermelon technologies by farmers in Moro Local Government of Kwara State, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Science, 5 (5), 91-99 http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/jas/article/view/22613
33. Yusuf SFG, Masika P and Ikponmwosa DI (2013). Agricultural information needs of rural women farmers in Nkonkobe Municipality: The extension challenge. Journal of Agricultural Science, 5 (5), 107-114 http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/jas/article/view/23216
34. Ikponmwosa DI, Lategan, FS and Yusuf SFG (2013). The impact of soil erosion on agricultural potentials and performance of Sheshegu community farmers in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Journal of Agricultural Science, 5 (5), 140 -147 http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/jas/article/view/23284
Book Chapter
1. Yusuf, S.F.G., Popoola, O.O. (2023). Climate Change Adaptation: An Overview of Contextual Factors Constraining Adaptation Responses of Smallholder Agricultural Producers. In: Leal Filho, W., Kovaleva, M., Alves, F., Abubakar, I.R. (eds) Climate Change Strategies: Handling the Challenges of Adapting to a Changing Climate. Climate Change Management. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-28728-2_2
Manuscripts currently under peer review
1. Yusuf, SFG and Popoola, OO. Promoting ICT use in extension and advisory service systems to strengthen their operational efficiencies. Chapter in a book.
2. Yusuf S.F.G. and Popoola, O.O. Perception of farmers on the impact of the University of Fort Hare students’ rural agricultural work experience program on smallholding farms: Lessons learnt and challenges Sustainability
3. Yusuf S.F.G., Popoola, O.O., Chamunorwa C. and Nyarai, M. Nexus complexity of the bees and environment: Assessment of trade-offs between bees and environmental sustainability Geojournal
4. Yusuf S.F.G., Nyarai, M. and Popoola, O.O. Household consumption and savings: A bibliometric review (Submitted to the Journal of Scientometric Research).
5. Ndhleve, S, Yiseyon SH, Hlekani M, Kabiti, Motebang DV, Musemwa L and Yusuf, SFG. Adapting farming practices to agro-ecological zone: Case of under-resourced farmers in Eastern Cape, South Africa. Agronomy
6. Yusuf SFG, Popoola OO and Akinyemi BE. Evolutionary trends of climate change mitigation and adaptation research in universities across international regions: a bibliometric methodological analysis. Book Chapter on: University Initiatives on Climate Change Education and Research. Springer
7. Yusuf SFG. Nexus complexity of the bees and environment: Assessment of trade-off between bees and the environmental sustainability in the face of food security in Africa. Book on Bee production in Africa
Edited conference proceedings
1 Mhlaba, P, Chindenga, E and Yusuf SFG. Prospects of livestock identification and tracking using mobile devices for smallholder farmers in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa’. Presented at the Information Training and Outreach Centre for Africa at the IAALD Africa Conference at Leriba Hotel, Centurion, South Africa. 30 May – 1 June 2018.
2 Yusuf SFG and Popoola OO. Scavenging chicken production model for rural poverty reduction in the Eastern Cape Province: A theoretical design for village system. An oral presentation at the 52nd annual conference of the South African Society for Agricultural Extension, held at the International Conference Centre, East London. 4-8 June 2018.
3 Popoola OO, Monde N and Yusuf SFG. Perceived impacts and adaptation responses to climate change: An assessment of poultry smallholder farmers in Amathole District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Poster presented at the Joint 3rd AFAAS African-wide Agricultural Extension Week and 51st annual conference of the South African Society for Agricultural Extension. Theme of conference: Scaling up climate smart agriculture: Integrating youth, women, and the digital revolution. Tsogo Sun Elangeni & Maharani Hotels, 63 Snell Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. 30 Oct. – 3 Nov 2017.
4 Popoola OO, Monde N and Yusuf SFG. Perception to climate change and impact on agricultural productivity: An assessment of smallholder farmers in Amathole District Municipality, Eastern Cape Province South Africa. Paper presented at the 10th Annual International Symposium on Agricultural Research, Athens Institute for Education and Research, Greece, 10-14 July 2017.
5 Yusuf SFG, Cishe EN and Ndhleve, S. Research themes, authors, and methodologies in the South African Journal of Agricultural Extension: an analysis of publications 1999–2014. 50th commemorative conference of the South African Society for Agricultural Extension. Theme: Quo Vadis (‘Where are we going to from here?’) Gauteng Province, South Africa. 4 June – 9 June 2016.
6 Ramangoele, M., Skenjana, N and Yusuf SFG. The status of bee farming in selected rural areas of Nqgushwa and Butterworth in the Amathole District, Eastern Cape Province. 33rd Annual South African Society for Agricultural Technologists, SASAT Congress, September 2015. Won the first place in the oral presentation category.
7 SFG Yusuf, Cishe, EN and Jumbam, ND: Community radio stations and accessibility of agricultural information by smallholder farmers in South Africa. 1st UNIVEN-WSU International Research Conference. Theme: Research and innovation for sustainable development and the transformation of society. Held at the ICC East London, Eastern Cape South Africa. 2-4 September 2015.
8 SFG Yusuf, Cishe, EN, Jumbam, ND and Skenjana, N. Honey to wealth: The concept of community beekeeping value-chain production in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. 1st UNIVEN-WSU International Research Conference. Theme: Research and innovation for sustainable development and the transformation of society. Held at the ICC East London, Eastern Cape South Africa. 2-4 September 2015.
9 Yusuf SFG. Youth in agriculture: The power is in you. Presentation at the EC AgriFi Youth Expo. Eastern Cape Agriculture and Fisheries Youth Conference and Expo. University of Fort Hare, Alice Campus. 7- 9 July 2015.
10 Yusuf SFG, Masika PJ and Lategan FS. Skills gap and training needs of farmers and animal health technicians on indigenous chicken production in Nkonkobe Municipality Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Poster presentation at the 52nd Annual Conference of the Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa. Theme: 20 years of democracy - Quo vadis? Held at Mpekweni Beach Resort, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. 28 Sept. - 1 Oct. 2014. Won the second place in the poster category.
11 Yusuf, SFG, Masika, PJ and Lategan, FS. An indigenous poultry production model for rural poverty reduction in the Eastern Cape Province: A theoretical design of a village cooperative system. Oral presentation at the 52nd Annual Conference of the Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa. 20 years of democracy - Quo vadis? Held at Mpekweni Beach Resort, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. 28 Sept. -1 Oct. 2014.
12 Yusuf SFG, Lategan, FS and Ayinde, IA (2013). Creating youth employment through modern beekeeping: Case study of selected youth trained by the Moro Local Government, Kwara State Nigeria’. Oral presentation at the 8th International Conference on Applied Business Resources, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa. April 22-26, 2013. Available at: http://www.icabr.com/.
13 Yusuf SFG. Managing episode frustration. Oral presentation at a workshop on group training techniques, University of Fort Hare, Alice Campus, Eastern Cape South Africa. December 03-14, 2012.
14 Yusuf SFG. Creating youth employment through beekeeping: Empirical evidence. An invited paper at the 4th Uganda National Honey Week. Theme: Beekeeping, a means for youth and women empowerment. Forest Mall-Lugogo Uganda. 26-31 August 2013.
Technical reports
1. Aliber, M, Gwala, L, Yusuf, SFG, Rahim, A, Mushunje, A, Arwari, M, Makhunga, Z and Shiliga, Z. (2017). Government and small-scale agriculture: Understanding the successes and failures in respect of learning, planning and implementation. Research report submitted to the Government of South Africa and the European Commission on a programme to support pro-poor policy development.
2. Yusuf SFG and Madyibi Z. (2018). Eastern Cape Provincial Agriculture Baseline Survey: socioeconomics (province, district, and local municipalities).
3. Taruvinga T and Yusuf SFG. (Ed.) (2018). Eastern Cape Provincial Agriculture Baseline Survey: Agro-ecology (province, district, and local municipalities).
4. Taruvinga T and Yusuf SFG. (Ed.) (2018). Eastern Cape Provincial Agriculture Baseline Survey: Soils, rainfall, temperature, and wind (province, district, and local municipalities).
5. Taruvinga T and Yusuf SFG (Ed.) (2018) Eastern Cape Provincial Agriculture Baseline Survey: Forestry and vegetation (province, district, and local municipalities
6. Taruvinga T and Yusuf SFG (Ed.) (2018). Eastern Cape Provincial Agriculture Baseline Survey: Livestock (province, district, and local municipalities).
Seminar Presentations and Capacity Development
1. Yusuf, SFG. “The role of Agricultural Extension”. A SASAE webinar presentation on the 13 November 2023.
2. Yusuf, SFG Capacity Development for Agricultural Extension Advisors held at Wonkumntu Hall, Ultra City Mthatha, Eastern Cape, 04-05 June 2023.
3. Yusuf, SFG Capacity development for Agricultural Extension Advisors on “Paper presentations at conference- Key issues needed” at the Dohnee Agricultural Research Institute, Stutterheim, Eastern Cape. 27 August 2023
4. Yusuf, SFG Strengthening Extension-Research Linkage. A member of the panellists on a webinar 3 hosted by the South African Society for Agricultural Extension (SASAE) national body. 18 November 2020
5. Yusuf, SFG. Smart Self-Investment. An invited paper at the end of year function of DICLA Training and Projects, Portion 54, 169 Maiden Head Farm, Melton Garden Estates, Queenstown, 5320, South Africa on the 09 December 2022.
6. Yusuf, SFG and Skenjana, N. ‘Beekeeping/crop farming integration: A business model for smallholder farmers in the Eastern Cape Province’. An invited paper presented at Dohne Agricultural Development Institute, Stutterheim on the 7 October 2014.
7. Yusuf, SFG and Mushunje, A. Community radio stations: ‘The un-trodden path in South Africa’s extension service delivery method.’ An invited paper at the 6th Extension Indaba of the Department of Agriculture, Limpopo Provincial Gover
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Community development activities
1. Capacity Development of farmers on “Beekeeping production” at Draaihoek Farm, Sarah Bathmaan LM on the 12-13 December 2023. A total of nine youth and two Agricultural Extension Advisors participated.
2. Capacity Development of farmers on “Beekeeping production” at Mphofu Agricultural Training Center, Mphofu on the 22-25 November 2023. A total of 17 youth, and four Agricultural Extension Advisors participated.
3. Train the Trainers and farmers on “Local drip irrigation and liquid fertilizer preparation from animal dungs” at Nomtayi Location Sheshegu. 21 April 2023. Total number of participants: Agricultural Extension Advisors (AEA)-4; Agricultural Extension students – 6, and farmers 16
4. Train the Trainers and Farmers on “Poultry keeping on free range, feeding, and diseases control”. 9-10 February 2023 at Malangskraal. Total number of participants: AEA-3, Farmers- 9
5. Mentorship program: Mentoring five young South Africans (male and female) who are into smart farming, food processing and farming in collaboration with “The Green Business College”, Johannesburg. https://greenbusinesscollege.com
6. Mentor to six young female farmers located in four African countries, under the mentorship programme of GuzaKuza, an NGO that is growing a generation of female Agripreneurs. https://guzakuza.org
7. Capacity development of resource-poor farmers on the production and management of scavenging chickens for profitability at Lokwe Village; a total of 13 farmers. Three agricultural extension officers from DRDAR Alice office participated.
11 September 2020 and 24-25 February 2021.
8. Capacity development of resource-poor farmers on production and management of scavenging chicken for profitability at Adelaide, Malangskraal, Lokwe, Ngwabeni and Tukulu locations; a total number of 76 farmers. 19 agricultural extension officers and two masters’ agric. Extension students participated. 6 - 28 August 2019.
9. Bambanani Community Project: A participatory action research project in collaboration with agricultural extension honours students at Mzamomhle School for the Disabled in Tselamanzi. https://www.facebook.com/Bambanani-Community-project-UFH-Ext-Honours-Students-2019-637595930044791/videos/?ref=page_internal
March - June 2019.
10. Lovedale Primary School Community Project A participatory action research project in collaboration with agricultural extension honours students at Lovedale Primary School, Tzselamanzi, Alice. https://www.facebook.com/Lovedale-Primary-Community-project-1365785136919328/about/?ref=page_internal March - June 2019.
11. Sakhisizwe Development Project: A participatory action research project in collaboration with agricultural extension honours students at War Memorial Clinic, Alice. https://www.facebook.com/Sakhisizwe-Development-Project-1245599798932064
March - June 2019.
12. Capacity development of resource-poor farmers on the production and management of scavenging chickens for profitability; a total of 66 farmers. Nine extension officers and three agric. extension masters’ students participated. Kolani, Magalene and Hala villages.
21-30 October 2018.
13. Mhlobo Mbane Poultry Farm. A participatory action research project in collaboration with agricultural extension honours’ students at Sompodo Village. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1939790976331799/media
3 May - July 20, 2018.
14. Gwebindlala Agricultural Extension Project at Mzamomhle School for the Disabled in Tselamanzi, in collaboration with the agricultural extension and masters’ students. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2122740477752736/media/videos
2 May - 30July, 2018.
15. Vuk’uhambe Agricultural Community Project, in collaboration with agricultural extension honours and masters’ students at Thyushe location, Chalumna Village. https://www.facebook.com/Vukuhambe-Agricultural-Community-Engagement-596620424030509/videos/?ref=page_internal 2 May – 30 July 2018.
16. Yusuf SFG and Taruvinga A. ‘Smallholder Beekeeping in South Africa: Where we got it wrong and where we can right it.’ Paper presented at the beekeeping workshop organised by the Eastern Cape Development Corporation, Queenstown. 18 May 2017.
17. Taruvinga A and Yusuf SFG. ‘Research and Development: The case of beekeeping in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa’. Paper presented at the beekeeping workshop organised by the Eastern Cape Development Corporation, Queenstown. 18 May 2017.
18. Adjudicator for beekeeping and fish farmers at the Nyandeni Agricultural Show, Nyandeni Great Place, Libode. 27 August 2015.
19. Yusuf SFG. ‘Youth in agriculture: The power is in you’. Presentation at the Eastern Cape Agriculture and Fisheries Youth Conference and Expo. University of Fort Hare, Alice Campus. 7-9 July 2015.
20. Resource person on CAPRI 5 for extension officers in Limpopo Province. A capacity development programme for Extension Officer organised by NUFFIC, ICRA, ARC and UFH. The training programme was scheduled for 2011- 2015. 35 trainees per training cycle. 30 November to 14 December 2014, and Jan - May 2015.
21. Member of the Local Organising Committee, 52nd Annual Conference of the Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa.
28 September - 1 October 2014.
22. Resource person for capacity training on record/bookkeeping for small-scale crop farmers in Nkonkobe Local Municipality. Organised by the Nkonkobe Economic Development Agency, Nkonkobe Business Support Centre.
18 June 2014.
23. Adjudicator for the Education with Enterprise Trust (EWET) for the MTN 2013 Eastern Cape Provincial Market Day Competition. Held at Savoy Hotel, Fort Beaufort.
9-10 August 2013.
24. Youth capacity building on beekeeping, fish farming and arable crop farming in five villages in Ogun and Kwara States, Nigeria, part of a personal ‘give back to society’ initiative. A total of 368 farmers, both male and female, and unemployed youth were trained. 2003 - 2012.
25. Capacity development of resource-poor farmers on crop production (land preparation to harvesting, with focus on maize, cassava, yam, melon, chillies, tomatoes, and watermelon, incorporating 21 villages and over 560 resource-poor farmers trained.
1995 - 2011.
26. Resource person: Training of men and women in Abeokuta North and Abeokuta South Local Government Areas, Ogun State, Nigeria on cooperative society formation and management. Project financed by the Ogun State Agricultural Development Programme (OGADEP) Nigeria. 2010 - 2011.
27. Initiated and trained youth from eleven villages under the Moro Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria on modern beekeeping and farm management. 2007 - 2009.
28. Initiated and facilitated farmers training programme, entitled ‘Capacity building for resource-poor farmers in Moro Local Government, Kwara State Nigeria.’ The training focused on soya bean utilisation, farm management and developing a banking culture for small-scale farmers. Organised in conjunction with the Kwara State Agricultural Development Programme (KWADP), Premier Seeds, Jubaili Agrotech and Union Bank, Bode Saadu Branch. May 2008.
29. Establishment and management of an interest-free, multipurpose cooperative Society for Da’wah Front Abeokuta, Ogun State Nigeria. 2003.
30. Establishment of multipurpose cooperative society for COGA farms and capacity building for the cooperative officers 2007.
12. Theses and dissertations
Degree
Thesis/dissertation title
PhD
Towards the Modeling of Indigenous Poultry Production in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa: Characterization and Extension Evaluation for Poverty Reduction
M. Agric
Effects of Communication Support Facilities on Performance in Agricultural Science by Secondary School Students of Ogun State, Nigeria.
B.Sc (Ed)
Morphology, Classification and Soil Fertility Potentials of the Soils of Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State
NCE:
Fish Farming in Abeokuta Local Government Areepublic of South Africa. Theme: The role of ICT in Agricultural Extension. Aventura Forever Resort, Waterberg. 26-27 February 2015.
Timeline
Senior Lecturer
University Of Fort Hare
07.2016 - 12.2023
Post Doctoral Researcher
Walter Sisulu University
05.2015 - 06.2016
Time-On-Task/Lecturer
University Of Fort Hare
07.2012 - 04.2015
College Manager
Aminat International College
02.2009 - 02.2011
Farm Manager
COGA Group
03.2007 - 09.2009
Ph.D. - Agricultural Extension And Rural Development
University of Fort Hare
04.2001 -
Master of Science - Agricultural Extension And Rural Development
University of Agriculture (Now Fed Univ. of Agr)
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Education
Bendel State University (Now Ambrose Alli Uni.)
04.2001 -
Nigeria Certificate in Education - Agricultural Education
Federal College of Education
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Epe Grammar School
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Oke Ona Grammar School
04.2001 -
High School Classroom Teacher
Ogun State Teaching Service Commission
02.1992 - 07.2007
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