Determinants of fertilizer usage by upland rice farmers in Ogun state of Nigeria

Awotide, D. O.; Kehinde, A. L.; Adejobi, A O

doi:10.4314/bja.v1i2.41861

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“…adoption of improved farm practices [7,13,[31][32][33]. The implication of the finding is that the older farmers have a higher adoption probability and use intensity of improved farm practices.…”

Section: Factors Affecting Adoption Of Nerica Varietiesmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…Studies have revealed a positive significant relationship between education and the adoption of improved farm practices [26,27,33,34]. However, the negative significant relationship between education and adoption of improved farm practices has been observed [13]. In addition, Ekong [10] studies revealed that there is no significant relationship between education and the adoption of innovation.…”

Section: Factors Affecting Adoption Of Nerica Varietiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Tobit model specification: several studies have assessed the adoption of new technology using two-limit model [12,13], but this current study used Tobit regression model by following Refs. [14][15][16].…”

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Farmers’ Evaluation of NERICA Rice Varieties and Adoption Determinants in Nigeria

Awotide¹

2015

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Abstract:Farmers' evaluation and analysis of the factors determining the adoption of improved farm technology are essential to elicit what varietals characteristics motivate farmers to adopt or reject improved varieties and the technology. The main objective of the study was to elicit farmers' criteria for selecting rice varieties and the factors determining adoption of NERICA varieties in the study areas. The data used for this study were collected from 600 farmers in Ekiti, Kaduna, Nassarawa, Ogun, Ondo, and Taraba States of Nigeria through farming household survey conducted from August to September 2009. The main instruments for data collection were well-structured questionnaires administered in each state. This study utilized descriptive statistics, such as means, frequency and percentages; and Tobit regression model were used to analyze the data collected. The results revealed that field days attendance was very low in the study areas and was similar across states; and this may limit their participation in exchange of ideas and in sharing of knowledge and experience of improved technology. The small farm size and subsequently low output could adversely affect rice production in the country and thus prevent the country from attaining self-sufficiency in rice production. Farmers grow an assortment of both local and improved rice varieties and the most important criteria across the states were high yield, tillering and logging resistance. There was progressive increase in the proportion of land given to NERICA rice cultivation since 2004. This suggests that there is increase in the adoption rate of NERICA varieties across states. Level of formal education, farm size, access to credit, rice income, farm income and level of awareness of NERICA varieties positively and significantly determined NERICA rice adoption. Base on these, we recommend that government should aim at policies geared towards providing incentives to encourage all stakeholders to improve productivity in rice production. Incentives, such as provision of micro credit and implementation of subsidy on inputs like fertilizer and seed, would go a long way in boosting rice production in the study area.

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Section: Factors Affecting Adoption Of Nerica Varietiesmentioning

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2015

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“…Marketable surplus is the residual of agricultural produce left with the producer after meeting his requirements of family consumption, farm needs (seed and feed), kind payments and quantity added to end of year stocks. (Awotide, 2004 as cited by Falola, Fakayode, & Ajayi 2013). This marketable surplus in the agricultural sector of developing economies is crucial from economic and welfare perspectives as it contributes to capital formation in the non-agricultural sector, improvement of standard of living by generating income to households and provision of raw materials for industries (Awotide, 2004 as cited by Falola et al;.…”

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“…(Awotide, 2004 as cited by Falola, Fakayode, & Ajayi 2013). This marketable surplus in the agricultural sector of developing economies is crucial from economic and welfare perspectives as it contributes to capital formation in the non-agricultural sector, improvement of standard of living by generating income to households and provision of raw materials for industries (Awotide, 2004 as cited by Falola et al;.…”

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Determinants of Marketable Surplus of African Bush Mango Kernel (Ogbono) in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria

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The study evaluated the determinants of marketable surplus of African Bush Mango Kernels (Irvingia gabonensis) (ogbono) in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Multi-stage saying was used to select a total of 60 respondents for the study. The data used for the study was collected using a well-structured questionnaire. The data collected was analysed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression. The results showed that ogbono in the study area is male dominated business (53.3%), majority of the producers (48.3%) were married, and 53.3% had a household size of 6-10 persons. The coefficient of multiple determination (R2) was 0.959, the quantity of ogbono produced, age of producers, quantity of ogbono for household consumption was significant at p<0.01, p<0.5 and p<0.01 respectively and positively influenced the quantity of ogbono sold. The 5quantity of ogbono given as gift was negative and significant at p <0.01. The study concluded that ogbono production in the study area is viable and it was recommended that Government support, improved processing and storage facilities should be provided.

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The effect of participation in the Ugandan National Agricultural Advisory Services on willingness to pay for extension services

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Determinants of fertilizer usage by upland rice farmers in Ogun state of Nigeria

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Farmers’ Evaluation of NERICA Rice Varieties and Adoption Determinants in Nigeria

Farmers’ Evaluation of NERICA Rice Varieties and Adoption Determinants in Nigeria

Determinants of Marketable Surplus of African Bush Mango Kernel (Ogbono) in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria

The effect of participation in the Ugandan National Agricultural Advisory Services on willingness to pay for extension services

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