Constraints to Agricultural Productivity in Kainji Lake National Park, Nigeria

Jeminiwa, O.R.; Okanlawon, T F; Taiwo, D.M.; Olaoti-Laaro, S. O.; Jeminiwa, M.S.

doi:10.9734/ajraf/2018/42853

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“…Stepwise multiple regression analysis method was employed to determine the contribution of the causes of degradation to the forest degradation in Mokwa forest reserve (Jeminiwa et al, 2018). For this study, the dependent variable Y is the qualification and family size of the respondents, while the independent variables 1 -7 are the causes of forest degradation.…”

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Assessment of Forest Degradation Indices in Mokwa Forest Reserve, Niger State, Nigeria

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Jeminiwa²,

Taiwo³

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Forest degradation has become a major concern in many countries around the world as it has become one of the most debilitating land use crisis in tropical ecosystems. Hence, this study assessed the forest degradation indices in Mokwa forest reserve. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and field reconnaissance survey. Five settlements were selected in and around the forest reserve namely Mokwa, Jangi, Epa, Kpataki and Tswanle. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results showed that farming (41.7%) was the main occupation of the people, artisan works (18.8%) and studentship had the least (4.2%). Briquetting of charcoal (20.8%) was the highest causes of forest degradation; commercial farming (18.8%), overgrazing (16.7%) and population increase was the least (4.2%).Global warming (22.9%) was the major effect ofdegradation in the study area, soil erosion (20.8%) and the least was low rainfall (9.4%). Agroforestry practices (27.1%) were recorded as the main mitigation measure for reducing degradation in the area. This was followed by Afforestation and enrichment planting (22.9%), tree planting campaign (18.8%) and the least was forest conservation and management (6.3%). The stepwise multiple regression analysis of the causes with other variables showed that briquetting of charcoal had the highest R2 (0.88), followed by commercial farming R2 (0.84), while population increase had the least R2 (0.57). Nevertheless, sustainable empowerment programs are recommended to boost the livelihood of the rural populace and to reduce the overdependence of the people on the forest reserve. Keywords: forest degradation, enrichment planting, livelihood, briquetting.

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Assessment of Forest Degradation Indices in Mokwa Forest Reserve, Niger State, Nigeria

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Jeminiwa²,

Taiwo³

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“…However, according to Khumalo and Sibanda (2019), small plots are associated with low yields that negatively affect household food security. Jeminiwa et al (2018), are of a similar view and were able to conclude that the level of productivity is influenced by farm size.…”

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Analysis of food security status among agricultural households in the Nkomazi Local Municipality, South Africa

Mbombo-Dweba

Sambo

Oguttu

2021

J. Agribus. Rural Dev.

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The study was conducted to analyse the food security status among agricultural households in Nkomazi Local Municipality, South Africa. The descriptive statistics, food security index and probit regression model were used to realise the objectives of the study. The majority of respondents were females. Furthermore, most respondents were aged between 61 and 70 years and had attained primary education level. Similarly, just under half had farming experience of more than 21 years and consisted of 6-10 household members. Although, most agricultural households in the study area were food secure, however food insecurity was very high. The marital status, education level of respondents and annual farm income were positively and significantly associated with food security. The majority of the farmers were old, had low levels of both education and farm income. Findings of this study highlight the level of food security in the study area and show that food insecurity levels amongst agricultural households was approximately twice the South African national household food insecurity. Findings presented here, provide a basis for formulation of a policy framework to help tackle the high food insecurity observed in the study area.

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Constraints to Agricultural Productivity in Kainji Lake National Park, Nigeria

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Assessment of Forest Degradation Indices in Mokwa Forest Reserve, Niger State, Nigeria

Assessment of Forest Degradation Indices in Mokwa Forest Reserve, Niger State, Nigeria

Analysis of food security status among agricultural households in the Nkomazi Local Municipality, South Africa

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