Farmer`s Awareness and Knowledge of Moringa oleifera in Southwestern Nigeria: A Perceptional Analysis

Amwele

2023

Preprint

Objective: This study explored the awareness and utilization of Moringa oleifera for sustainable livelihoods in Kaisosi East and Sauyemwa West areas in Rundu in Kavango East region, Namibia Methodology: Purposive sampling was used to select two regions which are Kaisosi East and Sauyemwa West of Rundu in Kavango East region. Data on socio-demographics and uses of M. oleifera was collected using a structured interview questionnaire from 82 farmers that were randomly selected across the two selected areas of study. Results: Majority of farmers in the study area were female (56.1%) whereas for employment status 68.3% were unemployed and for educational, 51.2% had attained secondary school level of education. Results from the study revealed that majority of the respondents (48.8%) fell within the range of 20-39 years and 67.1% were single. The results also showed that the majority of the respondents were aware of the Moringa plant such that 34.7% use it for medicinal purposes and 19.5% as source of income generation through the sales of Moringaproducts. The results showed that there is no significant difference (P > 0.05) in the use of Moringa between socio-demographic factors. The study further revealed that many of the farmers were aware of the plant and could identify the plant physically and by name. Recommendations: The study suggests that there is a large scope for increasing the cultivation and utilization of the M. oleifera in the study area. To achieve that objective, efforts are needed to improve farmers’ access to credit and markets as well as training production and processing of M. oleifera.

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 94%

“…In the study done by Odeyinka et al [12], the average age of respondents was about 50 years. The study further found that the respondents were aware of, and willing to pay for Moringa.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 95%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Awareness and utilization of Moringa oleifera as a sustainable livelihood approach: A case study of Sauyemwa West and Kaisosi East areas in Rundu, Kavango East region, Namibia

Amwele

2023

Preprint

Advances in Agriculture

“…Moringa leaves are the most nutritious part of the plant, being a significant source of vitamin B 6 vitamin C, and provitamin A as beta carotene, magnesium, and calcium [4]. However, Moringa still remains unpopular in Nigeria despite its acclaimed economic values and importance; very little research has been done on this plant, although it is widely used by the rural poor as a food resource [5].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Comparative Effects of Different Fertilizer Sources on the Growth and Nutrient Content of Moringa (Moringa oleifera) Seedling in a Greenhouse Trial

Dania

Akpansubi

Eghagara

2014

A greenhouse experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of NPK, poultry manure, and organomineral fertilizer on the growth and nutrient concentration ofMoringa oleiferaleaves. The experimental design was completely randomized design (CRD) with four treatments replicated three times. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics and ANOVA atP=0.05. Growth parameters measured include number of leaves per plant, plant height (cm), and stem girth (mm). The application of poultry manure increased the height, number of leaves, and stem girth of moringa compared to the application of NPK and organomineral fertilizer while the control had the least growth. Poultry manure, NPK, and organomineral fertilizer were 66%, 62%, and 39% higher in number of leaves than the control at eight weeks after planting. The application of poultry manure significantly(P≤0.05)increased the nutrient content of moringa leaves compared to other sources of fertilizer applied. The results shows that the application of poultry manure significantly(P≤0.05)improved the growth and nutrient content of moringa; however, further field trial is suggested.

Int J Recycl Org Waste Agricult

“…Consequently, the demand for the plant products has been on ascendancy (Imoro et al 2012). However, not much research has been done on its cultivation and fertilization in Nigeria with respect to its growth and productivity using different types of inorganic and organic manures commonly used by local farmers and more so, until recently M. oleifera was not popular in southwestern Nigeria despite its acclaimed economic and health importance (Odeyinka et al 2007); hence, very little research has been done on the species, although it is widely used by the rural poor as a food resource.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Soil chemical properties and growth response of Moringa oleifera to different sources and rates of organic and NPK fertilizers

Adebayo

Akintoye

Shokalu

et al. 2017

Purpose The need for increasing production of Moringa oleifera in Nigeria can be achieved through adequate fertilization. This study investigated the effects of sources and rates of NPK (15:15:15) and compost on soil properties and productivity of Moringa at National Horticultural Research Institute, Ibadan, Nigeria. Methods NPK was applied at 30, 60, and 90 kg N/ ha, cow dung (CD), poultry manure (PM) and organomineral (OM) were applied at 10, 20 and 30 tons/ha. The experimental design was a randomized complete block design with three replicates. Organic fertilizers were incorporated into the soil 2 weeks before sowing; NPK was split applied at 2 and 5 weeks after sowing. Seeds were sown at 75 cm 9 75 cm spacing. Data were taken on plant height (cm), stem girth (cm), number of leaves, leaf biomass, stems weight and post-planting soil properties.Results Growth values for NPK and compost treatments were higher than the control. PM applied at 30 tons ha -1 resulted in highest growth values: plant height (65.91 cm), stem girth (1.51 cm) and number of leaves (14.20). PM applied at 30 tons ha -1 gave higher stem weight (2249.9 g) and leaf biomass (3610.5 g). Post-planting soil analysis indicated that nitrogen, phosphorus, calcium, sodium, manganese, iron and zinc contents were higher in plots with organic and inorganic fertilizers except for potassium and magnesium.Conclusion PM proved more superior to CD manure and others because it produced better growth attributes such as shoot height, stem girth and number of leaves and leaf biomass than its counterparts produced.