Farmers’ Perception of Sawah Rice Production Technology in Nigeria

Kolawole, A. E.; Oladele, O. I.; Alarima, Cornelius Idowu; Wakatsuki, Toshiyuki

doi:10.1080/09709274.2012.11906444

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“…The result implies that literate farmers are into rice production in the area of study. This supports the findings of Kolawole et al (2012) and Olumba (2014) who stated that the literacy level of farmers could enhance their level of understanding and desirability of adopting new farm technologies or relating in a good way with the extension agents. Ninety-three (93%) of the farmers cultivate a rice on farm size of 1-5 hectares.…”

Section: Socio-economic Characteristics Of Rice Farmerssupporting

confidence: 88%

The Effects of Farmers’ Organization and Access to Credit on Farmers’ Preference for Attributes of Improved Rice Varieties in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Kehinde¹,

Tijani²,

Ogundeji³

2021

Trop Subtrop Agroecosyst

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Background. Currently, in Nigeria, there is a rising anxiety about food security, with particular focus on rice being a staple food. Farmers’ preferences are crucial in improving the development of rice varieties to increase rice production. Therefore, it is important to investigate farmers’ preference for the attributes of improved rice varieties and the factors underlying the preference. Objective. This study was conducted to determine the effect of access to credit and farmers’ organization on farmers’ preference for improved rice variety attributes in Ekiti State. Methodology. A multi stage sampling procedure was employed to select 150 rice farmers for the study. Data were analyzed using conjoint analysis and ordered probit regression model. Results. The results revealed that majority of the respondents were male (68%), married (96%), fell within the age range of 41 to 60 years (66%), belong to an organization (58%), have family size of 6 to 10 persons (76%), had formal education (92%) and access to credit (68%). The results further revealed that the improved rice variety attributes most preferred by rice farmers are yield (1.523) and grain size (0.745), followed by price (0.680). While, maturity has the least utility range (0.196). The findings also revealed that age of respondents, years of farming experience, membership of farmers’ organization and access to credit significantly influenced farmers’ preference for the attributes of improved rice varieties. Implications. The paper adds evidence for a better understanding of factors driving farmers’ preference for improved rice variety attributes. Conclusions. It was concluded that policy strategies aimed at improving farmers’ preference for the attributes of improved rice varieties must consider the farmers’ organization and access to credit.

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Section: Socio-economic Characteristics Of Rice Farmerssupporting

confidence: 88%

The Effects of Farmers’ Organization and Access to Credit on Farmers’ Preference for Attributes of Improved Rice Varieties in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Kehinde¹,

Tijani²,

Ogundeji³

2021

Trop Subtrop Agroecosyst

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“…Thus, the bulk of the farmers is somewhat educated and can presumably interact to generate new ideas to changing conditions in rice production. This supports the findings of Amaza and Tashikalma (2003), Kolawole et al (2012) and Agbamu (2005) who stated that the literacy level of farmers enhances the rate of adoption of improved technology.…”

Section: Socioeconomic Characteristics Of Rice Farmerssupporting

confidence: 81%

“…This is consistent with the findings of Dontsop-Nguezet et al (2011) and Chekene and Chancellor (2015) who found that the majority of rice farmers in Nigeria were males. Majority (76.30%) of the farmers were married, as also observed by Kolawole et al (2012) in their study. Married farmers are more "advantaged" in agricultural production and improved agricultural technology adoption because spouses and children of married farmers constitute the major labour force in rice production.…”

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Determinants of Adoption of Improved Technologies in Rice Production in Imo State, Nigeria

Onyeneke¹

2017

Afr. J. Agric. Res.

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In Imo State, an increasing number of improved rice production technologies and management techniques have been introduced to rice farmers across the State. Despite the introduction of the rice production technologies, rice production continues to be low. This study therefore analyzed factors associated with adoption of improved rice production technologies in Imo State of Nigeria. Random sampling technique was used in selecting one hundred and thirty (135) rice farmers from the communities where rice is produced in the State. Data were collected with the aid of a structured questionnaire, and analyzed using descriptive statistics and logit regression. The result obtained shows that 73.33, 67.41, 78.52, 86.67 and 45.4% of the rice farmers adopted improved rice varieties, use of agrochemicals, fertilizer application, optimum seed rate, and mechanical harvesting, respectively. Farmers' socioeconomic factors such as age, income, cooperative membership, household size, level of education, farm size and number of contacts with extension agents affected adoption. These key factors need to be taken into consideration when expanded program on technology adoption is to be considered.

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“…Table 1 shows that the majority (81.4%) of the women rice farmers inherit their farm lands. This result corroborates the findings of Kolawole et al (2012). This result negates the report of Ajani (2008) that patriarchal structures and authorities give more resources to men in Nigeria, resulting in women having less access to productive resources, particularly land, which is perhaps the most economic constraint for most rural women.…”

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Adoption of recommended rice production practices among women rice farmers in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Kagbu

Omokore

Akpoko

2016

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This study assessed the factors influencing adoption of recommended rice production practices by women farmers in Nasarawa IntroductionAgriculture constitutes the main source of livelihood of people in many parts of the world. In Nigeria, agriculture is one of the most important sectors of the Nigerian economy which provides employment opportunity for about 70-80 percent of the total population most of whom are practicing farming at subsistence level (Akande, 2000).

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Farmers’ Perception of Sawah Rice Production Technology in Nigeria

Cited by 7 publications

References 4 publications

The Effects of Farmers’ Organization and Access to Credit on Farmers’ Preference for Attributes of Improved Rice Varieties in Ekiti State, Nigeria

The Effects of Farmers’ Organization and Access to Credit on Farmers’ Preference for Attributes of Improved Rice Varieties in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Determinants of Adoption of Improved Technologies in Rice Production in Imo State, Nigeria

Adoption of recommended rice production practices among women rice farmers in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

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