Improving Farmers Attitude Towards Natural Resources Management in a Democratic and Deregulated Economy: Honey Production Experience in Oyo State of Nigeria

Farinde, A. J.; Soyebo, K. O.; Oyedokun, M. O.

doi:10.1080/09709274.2005.11905803

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“…A good knowledge of accessible markets (especially in urban centers), packaging, and presentation will allow the producer to charge more for the honey produced (Paterson, 2006). Our findings are contrary to those of Farinde et al (2005) who reported that the majority of beekeepers in Oyo State had a high level of knowledge in honey production.…”

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“…Beekeeping (apiculture) has been an important part of agriculture in southwestern Nigeria for ages. Before the development of sugarcane refining in the 19th century, honey was the only widely available sweetening agent (Farinde, Soyebo, & Oyedokun, 2005). Honey bees (Apis mellifera) are one of the most well-known, popular, and economically beneficial insects.…”

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Assessing the Knowledge Level of Beekeepers on Improved Beekeeping Management Practices in Peri-Urban Areas of Southwestern Nigeria

Ogunjimi

Ajala

Egbunonu

2016

Journal of Agricultural & Food Information

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The study was conducted to assess beekeepers' knowledge of improved management practices in peri-urban areas of southwestern Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was employed to select 90 respondents from the study area. Results show that beekeepers in southwestern Nigeria had inadequate knowledge of improved beekeeping management practices, which resulted in low skill in most of the practices. Most of the beekeepers encountered problems ranging from inadequate skill, drought, honeybee pests and diseases, and death of the colony. The authors recommend that farmers be well-trained in improved management practices so as to enhance food security.

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Assessing the Knowledge Level of Beekeepers on Improved Beekeeping Management Practices in Peri-Urban Areas of Southwestern Nigeria

Ogunjimi

Ajala

Egbunonu

2016

Journal of Agricultural & Food Information

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“…Hence, the null hypothesis was rejected and the empirical hypothesis was accepted. These results are in line with the findings of [2]- [5]. The calculated 'r' value of the variables farm size and risktaking ability were greater than table 'r' value at a level of probability of 0.01.…”

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Profile Characteristics of Watershed Farmers and the Extent of Adoption of NRM Practices in Watershed Areas of the Andhra Pradesh State

Palle

Reddy

Rao

2017

J. nat. resour. dev.

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KeywordsThis study describes the association between the profile characteristics of watershed farmers and the extent of adoption of various NRM (Natural Resource Management) practices in watershed areas of the Andhra Pradesh state. The results indicate that positive and significant relationships were seen between profile characteristics such as training undergone, team work, risk-taking ability, input usage pattern, farm size, environmental awareness and socio-political participation and the extent of adoption of NRM activities. The value of the coefficient of multiple determination (R 2 ) indicates that a combination of six independent variables (farm size, training, input usage pattern, environmental awareness, risk-taking ability and group communication) could explain 78.49 % of the variation in the dependent variable of the extent of adoption of NRM practices.

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“…Honey production in Nigeria is still in its developmental stage, which can be attributed to the inefficient use of available resources, and inadequate information on the beekeeping enterprise. Beekeeping is an activity (business) that requires little land and for which the quality of the land is less important (Tijani et al, 2011), and it serves as a means of empowering smallholder farmers who have limited access to capital investment (Farinde et al, 2005). Beekeeping for honey production has been identified as a lucrative business in many parts of the world (Ahmad et al, 2016), and it provides benefits in terms of the pollination of crops, employment, and the conservation of biodiversity (Didas, 2005).…”

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Technical efficiency of honey and beeswax production in Kaduna State, Nigeria: Implications for climate and food security sustainability

Alabi,

Anekwe

2023

J. Agribus. Rural Dev.

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This study evaluated the technical efficiency of honey and beeswax production in Kaduna State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique was adopted. A total sample size of 120 honey and beeswax producers was used. Primary data were collected with the aid of a structured questionnaire. The gross margin and net farm income for honey and beeswax production per cycle were calculated at 924,235 Naira and 891,850 Naira respectively. This shows that honey and beeswax production was profitable in the study area. Significant predictors influencing the technical efficiency of honey and beeswax production were labour input, bee feed and sugar syrup, land size, number of beehives, quantity of antibiotics and vaccines, and cost incurred in honeybee pest, disease, and predator control. The socio-economic predictors negatively influencing the technical efficiency of honey and beeswax production were age, gender, household size, educational level, experience in beekeeping, and membership of cooperatives. The average technical efficiency score for honey and beeswax producers was 56.3%, leaving a gap of 43.7% for improvement. The constraints faced by honey and beeswax producers were a lack of modern equipment, a lack of credit facilities, inadequate extension services, inadequate training and capacity building, transportation problems, and disease, pest and predator attacks. The study recommends that modern beekeeping equipment should be provided for honey and beeswax producers to increase productivity. Furthermore, training and capacity building should be organized for honey and beeswax producers to increase both productivity and efficiency.

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Improving Farmers Attitude Towards Natural Resources Management in a Democratic and Deregulated Economy: Honey Production Experience in Oyo State of Nigeria

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Assessing the Knowledge Level of Beekeepers on Improved Beekeeping Management Practices in Peri-Urban Areas of Southwestern Nigeria

Assessing the Knowledge Level of Beekeepers on Improved Beekeeping Management Practices in Peri-Urban Areas of Southwestern Nigeria

Profile Characteristics of Watershed Farmers and the Extent of Adoption of NRM Practices in Watershed Areas of the Andhra Pradesh State

Technical efficiency of honey and beeswax production in Kaduna State, Nigeria: Implications for climate and food security sustainability

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