Fertilizer Sector Liberalization: Effects on the Profitability of Nitrogen Fertilizer Application in Egusi, Okra and Tomato Production in Nigeria

Ayodele, O. J.; ., M.O. Oladapo; Omotoso, S. O.

doi:10.3923/ijar.2007.81.86

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“…The longer fruit length, wider fruit diameter and higher seed weight obtained in plants from plots that received the application of poultry manure although not significantly different from other fertilizers, could be as a result of the possible availability of micro nutrient in the poultry manure. This was in line with findings of Ayodele (1993) who reported that supplication of micro nutrient increased production by up to 50%. This also agrees with Sobulo et al, (1975) and Adaramoye et al (2022) who both stated that adequate nitrogen is required for the growth and yield of tomato.…”

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Growth, Fruit Characteristics and Seed Yield of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) in Response to Fertilizer Application

Shobo,

Joseph-Adekunle,

Ogunleye

et al. 2023

IJARe

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Background: Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) is a staple fruit vegetable, one of the most important vegetables worldwide. There is high demand for tomato planting materials (seeds) in Nigeria. Methods: Experiment was conducted at the Directorate of University Farms, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nigeria (7°, 25'N, 3°25'E, 100 m above sea level) to examine growth, fruit characteristics as well as seed yield of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill), cultivar Roma vf in response to fertilizer treatments. Fertilizer types used were, NPK 15:15:15 (300 kg/ha), Poultry manure (10 t/ha), combination of N. P. K 15:15:15 (150 kg/ha) + Poultry manure (5 t/ha) and a control. Treatments were laid out in randomized complete block design with three replicates. Data were taken on number of leaves, plant height, leaf area, number of branches, number of flowers, number of fruits, fruit length, fruit width, fruit yield, unit fruit weight, number and weight of seeds per fruit. Fruit characteristics were correlated with seed yield to determine the relationship between them. Data were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) and means were separated with least significant difference (LSD 0.05). Result: Tomato fruits from plots that received a combination of N. P. K 15:15:15 (150 kg/ha) and Poultry manure had higher fruit yield (5 t/ha) and by inference higher number of seeds, compared with the control. Correlation of fruit weight with number of seeds showed that the higher the fruit weight, the higher the number of seeds per fruit. Fruit length had positive correlation with plant height and fruit diameter. Number of leaves determines fruit weight which invariably determines number and weight of seeds. High number of leaves resulted in low seed weight

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Growth, Fruit Characteristics and Seed Yield of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) in Response to Fertilizer Application

Shobo,

Joseph-Adekunle,

Ogunleye

et al. 2023

IJARe

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“…According to Yusuf et al (2008), the gross return per hectare (ha) on melon was ₦12, 638.61 with the total cost put at ₦8, 838.74 on average giving a net farm income of ₦3, 799.87 per ha. Ayodele et al (2007) also reported profit of ₦3, 619.01 on a hectare of melon farm in Ibadan. Mohammed (2011) in his findings on the socioeconomic analysis of melon cultivation in Ifelodun Local Government Kwara State, observed the difference between the gross return and the total cost of production that gave a gross margin of N1, 263.81 per ha.…”

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Profitability and Adoption of Watermelon Technologies by Farmers in Moro Local Government of Kwara State, Nigeria

Yusuf

Lategan

Ayinde

2013

JAS

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The study was carried out to determine the adoption rate of watermelon as an alternative crop to the melon the farmers in Moro Local Government Area, Kwara State Nigeria are used to grow traditionally. Unfortunately, melon had remained a poor marketing commodity over a long period of time due to price fluctuation. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and gross margin. The results indicate that the majority (80.87%; n = 93) trained in year 2007 are still active in watermelon cultivation. The adoption of watermelon technologies was influenced by extension packaging styles, compatibility with known methods of melon cultivation, relative advantages, good market price and ready market. Budgetary analysis revealed a profitability of watermelon with gross margin of ₦253,850.00 per hectare. The benefit/cost ratio (BCR) was 3:1. The study identified poor extension visit to the farmers after the training. It therefore recommended that the local government should acquire more tractors for hiring to the farmers while subsidy is required in other to reduce the cost of land clearing. Finally, government should as a matter of urgency repair, grade and open up more road network that will facilitating easy transportation of farm produce and reduce cost of transportation.

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“…This was possible because of government interventions on availability and timeliness of fertilizer supply to farmers during the policy period. According to Ayodele, Oladapo and Omotoso (2007) liberalization would increase fertilizer availability as numerous suppliers compete to satisfy the customers' needs, capture a larger share of the market and maximize profit. Therefore, the policy made significant impact on the use rate of fertilizer in the study area.…”

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Fertilizer policy of 2010-2015 and changes in farmers fertilizer use and revenue in Taraba State, Nigeria

Onyekuru¹,

Tikon²,

Effiong³

2019

jae

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This study ascertained if the fertilizer policy of the Transformation Agenda; 2010-2015 made any difference in Nigerian farmers' fertilizer use rate and their revenue. It examined the fertilizer use rate by farmers before and during the policy period and, analyses the effect of the policy on the revenue of farmers before and during the policy period. A paired t-test was employed to examine the fertilizer use rate and revenue of farmers before and during the policy period. The result shows that the average fertilizer use rates during the policy period and before the policy period were 9.3kg/ha and 8.8kg/ha respectively with a difference of 0.5kg/ha of fertilizer used between the periods. It also shows that the average revenue of farmers during the policy period and before the policy period were N139,745.8 and N126,169.5, respectively with a difference of N 13,576.3 between the two periods. There was statistical difference between the quantities of fertilizers used by the farmers and their revenues before and during the policy period. Thus, indicating that the policy intervention actually made a difference in both the quantities of fertilizer used and the welfare of the farmers. Due to the fact that Nigeria is still using below recommended fertilizer quantities, the potential of applying more fertilizer is huge. Proper fertilizer usage can boost food production which will in turn affect farmers' revenue positively.

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Fertilizer Sector Liberalization: Effects on the Profitability of Nitrogen Fertilizer Application in Egusi, Okra and Tomato Production in Nigeria

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Growth, Fruit Characteristics and Seed Yield of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) in Response to Fertilizer Application

Growth, Fruit Characteristics and Seed Yield of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) in Response to Fertilizer Application

Profitability and Adoption of Watermelon Technologies by Farmers in Moro Local Government of Kwara State, Nigeria

Fertilizer policy of 2010-2015 and changes in farmers fertilizer use and revenue in Taraba State, Nigeria

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