scholarly journals Adoption of sawah eco-technology in rice production by farm households in Kebbi State, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-17
Author(s):  
Cornelius I. Alarima ◽  
Joseph M. Awotunde ◽  
Comfort O. Adamu ◽  
Dare Akerele ◽  
Tsugiyuki Masunaga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
Rice Field ◽  
Farm Households ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
Production Factors ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Power Tiller ◽  
Area Data

AbstractThis study examined factors influencing the adoption of sawah technology in Kebbi State, Nigeria. Sawah refers to levelled rice field surrounded by banks with inlet and outlet for irrigation and drainage. Using pre-tested interview guide, data were collected from 300 sawah farmers in the study area. Data collected were analysed with both descriptive and inferential statistics using STATA package. The results showed that respondents were predominantly male, married and had no formal education. The mean age of was 48.13 years with mean household size of 14 persons; farm sizes ranged from 1–50 hectares with average of 4.70 ha, the mean yield was 6.88 tꞏha−1. The results further showed that bond construction had 100% adoption, nursery 99%, puddling 98%, flooding 95%, leveling and smoothening 94% and power tiller use 88% adoption. Adoption of sawah technology was influenced by socio economic characteristics which include sex, age, educational level, farm size, yield and income of the farmers. The study also showed that the attributes of sawah, production factors, information and extension and perception of respondent toward sawah technology influenced adoption. It is concluded that the sawah eco-technology is widely adopted by rice farmers in Kebbi State. The study therefore recommended that dissemination of sawah to other states in Nigeria need to consider factors that promote its adoption. Improvement of those factors that significantly affect adoption of sawah technology is also recommended.

scholarly journals Farming Practices of Rice Farmers in Can-Avid and Dolores, Eastern Samar

2015 ◽  
pp. 115-127
Author(s):  
Rogelio Robedizo
Keyword(s):  
Rice Field ◽  
Major Product ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Rice Farming ◽  
Formal Schooling ◽  
Farming Practices ◽  
Weighted Mean ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
The Mean

The research aimed to account for the rice technologies practiced by farmers of Canavid and Dolores, Eastern Samar. These two municipalities are considered as the rice major product owns of Eastern Samar. It sought to determine the degree of adoption of modern and indigenous rice technologies and to identify the problems met by the farmers in using said technologies. A total of 57 farmers served as respondents. Percentage, means, ranks and ranges were used to analyse the data. The mean age of the respondents was 54.94 years old with intermediate as the highest educational attainment with 5.43 years of formal schooling. Majority were married with 17.68averageyearsof farming. The average farm size was 1.26 has. The respondents prepared their rice field by trampling, use of native seeds and by winnowing basket in cleaning the palay with a weighted mean score of 2.04, 2.5, and 2.23 respectively. Results also revealed that 71.05 percent were unsuccessful and 28.93 percent were successful or highly motivated while majority of the modern rice farmers were considered successful or highly motivated (67%). Lack of knowledge and skills about rice farming, farm implements, and limited capital were the problems met by farmers.

scholarly journals Farmers’ Adoption of System of Rice Intensification in Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-63
Author(s):  
T.H. Aliyu ◽  
O.G. Bello ◽  
L.K. Olatinwo ◽  
K.F. Omotesho ◽  
L.L. Adefalu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
System Of Rice Intensification ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
Rice Intensification ◽  
Planting Method

The study evaluated the adoption of System of rice intensification (SRI) among rice farmers in Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria. A 3-stage sampling technique was used to collect data for the study through a structured questionnaire and interview schedule administered to 200 rice farmers. The results indicated that the majority of the farmers were males (83.0%) and married (68.5%) with no formal education (50.5%). Mean age was 44.1 years, household size was 8.8 persons, farming experience of 16years, average monthly income was N590,000.00 and average farm size was 1.7 ha. The most adopted SRI production practice was fertilizer and herbicide application (100.0%), planting depth (91.5%) manual land cultivation and planting method (91.0%). The respondents were at different stages of adoption with accelerating growth, rotary weeding and use of organic fertilizer having positive adoption index of 0.972, 0.970 and 0.601, respectively. Level of adoption of SRI technologies was low (34.5%) with a positive perception. Major constraints to SRI technologies were high labor ( =3.27), non-awareness of SRI technologies ( =3.14) inadequate understanding of SRI ( =2.89). The profitability of SRI in rice cultivation was higher compared to the conventional method. Therefore, the provision of  more training and demonstration programmes and input subsidy should be encouraged to boost adoption of SRI for improved rice production. Keywords: Rice Intensification, Farming activities, Training, Chanchaga, System, Niger State

scholarly journals Effect of information sources on farmers’ adoption of Sawah eco-technology in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-74
Author(s):  
Alarima Cornelius Idowu ◽  
Aromolaran Adetayo Kazeem ◽  
Fapojuwo Oluwakemi Enitan ◽  
Ayinde Adefunke Fadilat Olawunmi ◽  
Masunaga Tsugiyuki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information Sources ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Power Tiller ◽  
Use Of Information Sources

This study examined the effect of information sources on farmers’ adoption of Sawah eco-technology in Nigeria. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 166 sawah farmers from Delta, Ebonyi, Kebbi, Kwara, Niger and Ondo states. Interview guide was used to elicit information on the farmers’ personal and production characteristics, sources of information and the sawah eco-technologies. Frequency counts, percentages, means, and chi-square were used to analyse the data. The results of the study revealed that average years of rice production and sawah rice production of the respondents were 34.0 years and 6.9 years respectively. The average farm size and yield of sawah rice of the respondents were 0.46 ha and 3.25 tonnes/ha, respectively. Commonly adopted sawah eco-technologies by the farmers were nursery bed preparations (100.0%), bund construction (92.9%), canal construction (84.9%), flooding (78.3%), puddling (73.4%) and use of power tiller (65.2%). The main sources of information on sawah by the respondents were contact farmers (92.4%), farmers’ association (87.3%), extension agents (87.3%), researchers (79.3%) and friends/relations (77.9%). There was significant (p<0.05) association between respondents’ use of contact farmers (χ2 = 31.28), extension agents (χ2 = 22.19), farmers association (χ2 = 23.06), researchers (χ2 = 19.62) and friends / relations (χ2 = 31.09) and adoption of sawah eco-technology. This study concluded that information sources are important in dissemination of sawah technologies in Nigeria. Therefore, improving the use of information sources that significantly affect adoption of sawah technology should be encouraged among farmers.Keywords: Information sources, Sawah eco-technology, technology adoption

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF VARIETY PREFERENCE AMONG TOMATO FARMERS IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 185 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-41
Author(s):  
Adebola ADEGBOYE ◽  
Kemi OMOTESHO ◽  
Adeniyi AKINRINDE
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
The North ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Southwest Nigeria ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Variety Preference

Despite the great potential for the production of tomatoes in southwest Nigeria, the region still depends largely on the north for the supply of tomatoes. This is in spite of the introduction of varieties that adapt well to different environmental conditions. The study examined the knowledge level on tomato varieties, assessed the importance and satisfaction attached to each varietal attribute and identified the most preferred cultivar. Purposive and random sampling techniques produced 205 respondents on whom an interview schedule was administered. Descriptive statistics and Pearson's Product Moment Correlation were used to analyze the data. The majority of the respondents were males with a formal education, according to the study's findings. The mean age, years of farming experience, farm sizes and number of extension contacts were 47 years, 17 years, 3.24 acres and three times, respectively. The farmers’ most preferred tomato varieties were Plum (Roma VF) and Grape. The result also shows that attributes that increase the yield and income of the farmers were accorded higher priority. The result further revealed that, at p<0.05, the number of years spent in school, number of extension contacts, farm size, years of experience in tomato farming, years of membership in tomato farmers’ associations and annual income had significant relationships with the farmers’ variety preference. The study concluded that the most preferred tomato varieties in Oyo State, Nigeria, were Plum and Grape. It is therefore recommended that plant breeders and other researchers involved in tomato growing should work to enhance the least preferred varieties. Also, tomato breeders should take note of the varietal attributes that farmers considered most important for their production.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF EFFICIENCY AMONG RICE FARMERS IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Wasiu Olawale ADESHINA ◽  
Olugbenga Adesoji Christopher OLOGBON ◽  
Adewunmi Olubanjo IDOWU
Keyword(s):  
Technical Efficiency ◽  
Economic Efficiency ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Technology Policy ◽  
Stochastic Frontier ◽  
Allocative Efficiency ◽  
Maximum Likelihood Estimates ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Rice Farmers

Increased rice productivity for years is not a solution if rice farming efficiency cannot be sustained for the next hundred years. The study analysed the efficiency of rice farmers in Oyo State. A multistage sampling procedure was employed to select128 rice farmers for the study. Primary data were obtained with the aid of well-structured questionnaire and interview schedule. Descriptive statistics and stochastic frontier model were employed in the analysis of the data. Majority (78.1%) of the rice farmers had one form of education or the other while the age of rice farmers ranges from 25 to 78 years and mean age of 47 years. The stochastic frontier results (Maximum Likelihood Estimates) revealed that farm output increases with farm size, hired labour, and fertilizer but decreases with herbicides. Also, technical efficiency of the farmers increases with formal education, farming experience, household size, extension contact and distance of farm to market. The mean technical efficiency, allocative efficiency and economic efficiency of 88.5 percent, 66.9 percent and 58.3 percent respectively showed that there is room for improvement in technical efficiency by 11.5 percent, allocative efficiency by 33.1 percent and economic efficiency by 41.7 percent with the present technology. Policy option requires the rice farmers to reduce the use of agro chemical. Farmers should expand their farm land to ensure efficient utilization of resources. Above all, formal education and adult literacy education should be strengthened among the rice farmers.

scholarly journals Determinants of Use of Climate Change Adaptation Practices by Rice Farmers in Kebbi State, North-West Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 21(36) (1) ◽  
pp. 52-69
Author(s):  
Danlami Yakubu ◽  
Oladimeji Oladele
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Climate Change Adaptation ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Global Climate ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Rice Varieties ◽  
North West ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
Adaptation Practices

Rice productivity and sustainability are threatened by both biotic and abiotic stresses, the effects of which can be further aggravated by dramatic changes in global climate. The most viable option for rice farmers is to use climate change adaptation practices. This study therefore investigated the determinants of use of climate change adaptation practices among rice farmers in Kebbi State, North-West, Nigeria. Data were collected from a sample of 279 farmers selected using a multistage sampling procedure. The results of the data analysis revealed that the farmers used improved rice varieties, intercropping, recommended rates of fertilizers and other chemicals as climate change adaptation practices among others. Education, climate change awareness, and extension contact significantly influenced the use of climate change adaptation practices among the farmers. Other determinants of use of climate change adaptation practices among the farmers were years of cooperative membership, affordability, farming experience, weather information and farm size. It was concluded that use of climate change adaptation practices was determined by socioeconomic, institutional and technological characteristics. It is recommended among others that government policy should be geared towards encouraging the farmers especially the younger ones to acquire more formal education, larger farmlands and more climate change awareness.

scholarly journals Analysis of the poverty status of cashew farmers in Kogi State, Nigeria

Agrosearch ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 16-25
Author(s):  
J.J. Pelemo ◽  
U. Mohammed ◽  
M. Omaku ◽  
S. Opara ◽  
V.C. Nnachukwu
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
Poverty Line ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Average Income ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Poverty Measure ◽  
Poverty Status ◽  
Collection Data ◽  
The Mean

The study examined the poverty status of cashew farmers in Kogi State, Nigeria. A sample size of 210 cashew farmers was selected using the Yamane formula. Structured interview schedule was used for data collection. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Foster Greer Thobecke model. The findings revealed that 94.3% of the cashew farmers were of the male gender. The mean age of cashew farmers was 54.6 years. The mean years spent in formal education among cashew farmers was seven years while the mean farm size of cashew farmers was 6.1 hectares. The average income of cashew farmers over a period of 12 months was N134,517.14 while the poverty line was N 89,678.09. The FGT poverty measure showed that 24.8% of cashew farmers were living below poverty line. The poverty depth was 23.14% while poverty severity was 8.7%. The major constraints faced by cashew farmers were poor storage facilities and inadequate capital. It is recommended that government should provide storage and processing facilities in order to minimize the loss encountered by cashew farmers. Good and accessible feeder roads should be constructed for farmers and relevant extension sevices on cashew production should be provided to increase cashew output Keywords: Poverty, Cashew, Farmers, Constraints

scholarly journals New mothers and their understanding about breast milk donation

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 213-225
Author(s):  
Naiana Mota Buges ◽  
Karylleila dos Santos Andrade Klinger ◽  
Renata Junqueira Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Hospital Environment ◽  
Motivating Factors ◽  
Previous Pregnancy ◽  
Milk Bank ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Study

Abstract Objective: to analyze the understanding of mothers about the donation of human milk. Methods: a qualitative and quantitative study with 13 potential milk donors who answered a sociodemographic and obstetric background questionnaire, as well as a semi-structured interview guide on milk donation. Mothers were approached in the hospital environment, after delivery and the visit of the milk bank. Data were analyzed in Statistical Package for Social Sciences 20.0 and NVivo 11 Starter. Results: the mean age was 24.62 ± 3.95 years; 84.6% had more than eleven years of formal education; 38.5% declared themselves housewives; 46.2% were in a stable union and 76.9% had an income of up to two minimum wages. Most of the mothers (69.2%) experienced previous pregnancy; 76.9% had 6 or more prenatal consultations and 62.5% had previously breastfed. The motivating factors of the donation were altruism; empathy with other mothers; recognition of the primacy of breast milk; the child's understanding of breast milk need; excess milk production and family support. Unawareness of the process, limited time available, and lack of transportation and collection points can make donation difficult. Conclusions: there was a desire for information and support for breastfeeding and donation, which made the donation act complex and distant from reality.

scholarly journals Off-farm income diversification among rural farm households in Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 52 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 149-156
Author(s):  
Ifeoluwa Damilola Adeoye ◽  
Wayo Seini ◽  
Daniel Bruce Sarpong ◽  
Ditchfield Amegashie
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Farm Households ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Tobit Regression ◽  
Income Diversification ◽  
Rural Space ◽  
Major Factors

AbstractThis paper aims to analyze the extent of off-farm income diversification of farm households in rural areas of Nigeria by age, gender, educational qualification, farm size, household size and across the different regions in the country. The determinants of such diversification were also identified. Data for this study were obtained from 836 rural farm households using the Nigeria General Household Survey, 2013. The Herfindahl Index was employed to analyze the share of income from different income generating activities, extent of off-farm income diversification. Tobit Regression Model was used to identify the determinants of such diversification.An estimate of 0.28 was observed for the Nigerian rural farm households with a higher extent of diversification in the Northern regions. Males, older farmers, and farmers without formal education had a higher extent of diversification. The results show that having higher landholdings, post-primary education, access to electricity and location are major factors. Identifying the extent of diversification into the different off-farm sectors is relevant to inform policy and provide opportunities for promoting the different off-farm sectors with an ultimate goal of improving rural farm households’ livelihoods. This has its resultant effect on development of the entire rural space.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN SEJUMLAH KARAKTERISTIK PETANI METE DENGAN PENGETAHUAN MEREKA DALAM USAHATANI METE DI KABUPATEN BOMBANA, SULAWESI TENGGARA

2006 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Syafruddin Syafruddin ◽  
Amri Jahi ◽  
Richard W.E. Lumintang
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Family Size ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Prior Training ◽  
Extension Agent ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The objectives of this study were: (1) To determine the distribution of cashew farmer in a number characteristics, (2) To assess the farmer’s knowledge in cashew farming and, (3) To determine the relationship of the cashew’s farmer characteristics and their knowledge in cashew farming. Ninetyone cashew farmers were interviewed in this study. Data were collected in July to September 2005. Data were analyzed by Kendall W Concordance procedure. The results of the study were as follows: The mean of the farmer‘s age was 41, the farmer’s formal education was secondary school, the farmer’s experience in cashew farming was 14 years, their motivations were high, their income was Rp. 5.4 million rupiahs per year, their farm size was 3.3 ha, their cashew trees was 467, their family size was 4 persons, their media consumtion was high, their cashew production was 2.9 ton per year, their contact with extension agent was good, and they did not have any prior training. The mean score of the farmers knowledge was 75.58. Knowledge that the farmers need were: (1) Agriculture technology, (2) Labour aspect, (3) Integrating cashew farm and livestock, and (4) Capital formation. There were high correlations between the farmer’s characteristics and the farmer’s knowledge in cashew’s farming.

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