Jane N.
Senior Agricultural Value Chain Research Scientist
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Janet N. is an accomplished Socioeconomic Researcher and Value Chain Specialist with over a decade at the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike, Nigeria. Her research and professional roles span the agricultural sector, specifically focusing on root and tuber crop value chains, climate change, gender, and rural development in Nigeria. At NRCRI, Janet has led and contributed to research on the socioeconomic aspects of crop production, establishing demonstration farms, authoring extension guides, and training rural women and youths in sustainable agricultural practices. She has also conducted qualitative and quantitative data analysis using Stata and SPSS, participated in international agricultural projects and conferences, and served as a resource person for capacity-building programs in the ginger and turmeric value chains. Janet has an extensive publication record, including journal articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings, and has contributed to industry workshops and academic supervision, directly impacting rural livelihoods and agricultural extension services in Nigeria.
Experience
Enumerator
NRCRI/IITA · 2024 — 2024Collected data using Auction methodology for the RTB Breeding Innovation and Integration fund collaborative study in Nigeria.Head, Adopted villages and outreach schools unit
National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike, Nigeria · 2021 — 2023Oversaw activities related to adopted villages and outreach schools, managing unit initiatives at the Institute.South-South Assistant Lead Enumerator
BASICS/WUR Study on Cassava Seed Trade · 2018 — 2018Supported the BASICS/WUR study on cassava seed trade by assisting with team leadership and survey tasks in the South-South region.Abia State Survey Enumerator
IITA/IFAD Research · 2015 — 2015Served as a survey enumerator for the study on Enhancing the Competitiveness of HQCF Value Chain in Nigeria conducted by IITA/IFAD.South-South Team Enumerator
IITA/NRCRI · 2015 — 2015Participated in cassava monitoring surveys as part of a South-South team for IITA/NRCRI.Research Scientist
National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike, Nigeria · 2011 — PresentLeads research on socioeconomic aspects and value chain development of root and tuber crops, compiles and disseminates findings to farmers and households, authors academic publications, and establishes demonstration farms. Prepares extension guides covering root and tuber crop production, processing, and marketing, and provides training on value-addition and sustainable practices for rural women and youths.Research Assistant
National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike, Nigeria · 2006 — 2011Assisted senior socioeconomic scientists with data collection, coding, entry, and data cleaning. Participated in technology extension through adopted villages and outreach schools, contributed to the development of a beekeeping extension guide, aided in demonstration plot setup, and guided students during Institute facility excursions.Orientation Trainer
NYSC/UNICEF Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS Project · 2006 — 2008Sensitized NYSC Corps members about HIV/AIDS and related issues during orientation camp sessions.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- M.Sc.: Rural Sociology and DevelopmentMichael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia state, Nigeria · — — 2013
- B. Agric.: Agricultural Extension and Rural SociologyMichael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia state, Nigeria · — — 2004
- SSCEOvom Girls’ High School Aba, Abia state, Nigeria · — — 1997
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