Level of Sensitization on the Gains of Inclusion Dairy Cattle in Paddy Grazing and Formulated Feeds to End Herders-Farmers Conflict in Northern Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-72
Author(s):  
Wasiu Oyeleke Oyediran ◽  
Ayodeji Motunrayo Omoare ◽  
Chinna Claver Ogbonna ◽  
O. A. Osinowo ◽  
Adebisi Olufemi Onabajo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Field Survey ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Rice Farming ◽  
Farming Practices ◽  
North Central ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Cattle Rearing

This study was borne out of the fact that rice farming and cattle rearing are predominant in the northern parts of Nigeria. But there have been increasing conflicts between farmers and herdsmen particularly in north-central. To address this problem, this study empirically looked at the nexus between sensitization on gains from paddy grazing and farming practices in rice production. Data were collected from three hundred and twenty respondents with the aid of a structured interview guide and field survey. It was found that instead of using organic manure, Urea (55%) and NPK (36.9%) fertilizers were applied on the rice farms. Most (89.4%) of the respondents were not sensitized on the benefits of paddy grazing to the dairy cattle, environment, and soil. Results of the t-test indicated that no significant difference existed in the farming practices for rice production in Niger and Benue States (t = 8.9). The level of sensitization on paddy grazing correlates with the farm practices of the respondents (r = 0.69). This study concluded that respondents did not aware that paddy grazing could lead to increased rice and milk production.  

Level of Sensitization on the Gains of Inclusion Dairy Cattle in Paddy Grazing and Formulated Feeds to End Herders-Farmers Conflict in Northern Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 66-72
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Field Survey ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Rice Farming ◽  
Farming Practices ◽  
North Central ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Cattle Rearing

This study was borne out of the fact that rice farming and cattle rearing are predominant in the northern parts of Nigeria. But there have been increasing conflicts between farmers and herdsmen particularly in north-central. To address this problem, this study empirically looked at the nexus between sensitization on gains from paddy grazing and farming practices in rice production. Data were collected from three hundred and twenty respondents with the aid of a structured interview guide and field survey. It was found that instead of using organic manure, Urea (55%) and NPK (36.9%) fertilizers were applied on the rice farms. Most (89.4%) of the respondents were not sensitized on the benefits of paddy grazing to the dairy cattle, environment, and soil. Results of the t-test indicated that no significant difference existed in the farming practices for rice production in Niger and Benue States (t = 8.9). The level of sensitization on paddy grazing correlates with the farm practices of the respondents (r = 0.69). This study concluded that respondents did not aware that paddy grazing could lead to increased rice and milk production.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Rice Farming Practices among Farmers in Ogun and Niger States, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 92-103
Author(s):  
Ayodeji Motunrayo Omoare ◽  
Wasiu Oyeleke Oyediran
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Rice Farming ◽  
Farming Practices ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Student’S T ◽  
Multistage Sampling

The study examined factors affecting rice farming practices of rural farmers in Ogun and Niger States, Nigeria. Three hundred and twenty  respondents were selected through multistage sampling procedure. Frequency distribution, percentages and mean, student’s t-test and regression analysis were used for data. All analysis was done at 5% level of significance. There was a significant difference in the farm practices of the rice farmers in Niger and Ogun States (t = 8.39, p ≤0.05). Factor affecting rice farming practices was determinants of rice production output (β = -0.13, p ≤0.05). There was difference in the farming practices of rice farmers in Ogun and Niger States. Agricultural extension services, particularly, in Ogun State should expedite action in organizing training that can facilitate adoption of better farming practices in order to increase rice production and income generation for the rice farmers, while government and input suppliers should make fertilizers available and affordable. Keywords: factors affecting farming practices; rice production; rural rice farmers;

scholarly journals STUDI KOMPARATIF USAHATANI PADI SEMI ORGANIK DAN KONVENSIONAL DI DESA WATUKEBO KECAMATAN BLIMBINGSARI KABUPATEN BANYUWANGI

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 56
Author(s):  
Ani Domiah ◽  
Jani Januar
Keyword(s):  
Function Analysis ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Rice Farming ◽  
Organic System ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
Organic Rice ◽  
Significant Difference

The rising of semi-organic rice farming in Watukebo Village is due to the doubthness in implementing the semi-organic system. Semi-organic rice farm system require considerable cost savings compared to conventional rice and in the short-term, semi-organic rice production will generally decline. The study was conducted in the Watukebo Village Banyuwangi Regency intentionally. The sample are taken by using total sampling method for semi-organic rice farmers and quota sampling technique for conventional rice farmers. The data used are primary data and secondary data. The Tools of analysis data used are income analysis, R/C ratio analysis, and Cobb-Douglas production function analysis. The results showed that : (1) there was no significant difference between the average income of semi-organic rice farmers and conventional rice farmers, (2) there was no significant difference between the average of cost efficiency of semi-organic rice farming with conventional rice farmers in Watukebo of Blimbingsari, and (3) factors that influence the production of semi organic rice significantly are land area, organic fertilizer, and urea fertilizer. Factors affecting the conventional rice production significantly are the number of seeds and labors.

scholarly journals The sustainability of rice farming practices in Tidal swamplands of South Sumatra Indonesia

10.5219/1473 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 9-17
Author(s):  
Khairul Fahmi Purba ◽  
Muhammad Yazid ◽  
Mery Hasmeda ◽  
Dessy Adriani ◽  
Meitry Firdha Tafarini
Keyword(s):  
Rice Production ◽  
Policy Recommendation ◽  
Rice Farming ◽  
Farming Practices ◽  
Sustainability Index ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
System Sustainability ◽  
National Food Security ◽  
Significant Factors

Tidal swamplands are considered the national food security platform in Indonesia. Residues from the excessive chemical input used in the rice production affecting the environment, farmers’ health, and the safety of the product. Similarly, one can expect that excessive chemical use in tidal swamplands can also threaten rice production system sustainability. This study aimed to assess and identify factors influencing the sustainability of rice farming practices in tidal swamplands of South Sumatra, Indonesia. A survey was carried out to obtain information through direct interviews with 150 farmers in Muara Telang, South Sumatra, Indonesia. The Indonesia rice check was employed as indicators to assess the sustainability of rice farming practices in tidal swamplands. A percentage index was to categorize the sustainability status. A regression analysis with the Tobit model was applied to identify factors influencing the sustainability of rice farming practices. The result showed that the average sustainability index was 25.53%. It indicated rice farming practices in tidal swamplands tend to be unsustainable. The significant factors influencing the sustainability of rice farming practices were farmer’s education and household size. A policy recommendation is proposed to enhance the implementation of sustainable agriculture practices by the rice farmers in tidal swamplands.

scholarly journals Awareness and Use of Food Adulterants among Food Vendors and Market Women in the Northern Part of Ghana

2021 ◽  
pp. 79-94
Author(s):  
Janet Agyarkwaa Oti
Keyword(s):  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Market Women ◽  
Health Directorate ◽  
Sequential Explanatory Mixed Method ◽  
Food Colour ◽  
Municipal Assembly ◽  
Safety Knowledge

Ingestion of unsafe/adulterated foods is on record to have caused devastating health conditions and deaths around the world. Accordingly, an investigation to unearth this revelation is crucial in saving lives. This study, within the context of the Theory of Planned Behaviour investigated the awareness level, affordances and effects of food adulterants from the perspectives of market women and food vendors in the Bolgatanga Municipality. The study employed a sequential explanatory mixed-method design including both questionnaire and semi-structured interview guide in data collection. Using purposive, convenience and simple random sampling techniques, 106 respondents comprising 46 food vendors and 60 market women were sampled for the study. Quantitative data were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics while the qualitative data followed the thematic approach. The study discovered that respondents were moderately aware (3.34±0.82) of the use of food adulterants. Again, factors such as, improve food colour, desire to increase profits, quest to improve food appearance, adding to weight and improvement of taste predominantly trigger food adulteration. Furthermore, the study revealed that food adulterants pose various health threats to consumers as perceived by respondents. Finally, the study established that there was no statistically significant difference between food vendors and market women on their level of awareness on the use of food adulterants [t(104)=0.670,p=0.504]. Hence, the study recommends that, the Bolgatanga Municipal Assembly and health directorate should embark on intensive public education campaigns to educate the entire populace to increase awareness levels and improve food safety knowledge to curtail the predominant use of food adulterants.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing the Level of Conversion of Rice Fields into Catfish Farms in Los Amigos, Davao City, Philippines

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Beltran C. Borres ◽  
Emmalinda A. Garillos
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Rice Fields ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Fish Ponds ◽  
Rice Farming ◽  
Government Programs ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Level

This descriptive-correlational study is used to determine the relationship between the level of conversion of rice fields into catfish farms and the current status of the factors which are rice farming, catfish farming, government programs in rice production, and environmental conditions.   There were 33 respondents considered in this study who were the catfish growers. Data gathered were analyzed using frequency counts and percentages, mean, and Pearson product correlation or Pearson r. The study found out that the level of perception of respondents was high on the current status of catfish farming and environmental conditions. For government programs on rice production, respondents had a moderately high level of perception. There is also a high level of conversion of rice fields into catfish farms. The test of difference showed that there is a highly significant difference in the level of conversion of rice fields into catfish farms when grouped according to rice farm area.  There is no significant difference in the level of conversion of rice fields into catfish farms when grouped according to demographic profile such as age, sex, educational attainment, seminars or training attended and high length of experience. The test of relationship showed that there is a significant relationship between the level of conversion of rice farming and the current status of catfish farming. Instead of fishing in the rivers, farmers may convert the lower portion of their rice fields into fish ponds. However, the test of relationship showed that there is no significant relationship between the level of conversion and the current status of rice farming, government programs on rice production, and environmental conditions.

scholarly journals Division of Labour in Rice Production and Processing across Gender in Ogun State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 61-71
Author(s):  
Oluwole Matthew Akinnagbe ◽  
Oluwatoyin Oyekanmi Ayibiowu
Keyword(s):  
Structured Interview ◽  
Division Of Labour ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
T Test ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Test Statistic ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Rice Processing

This study assessed division of labour in rice production and processing across gender in Ogun state, Nigeria. Multistage sampling procedure was used in sampling 120 rice farmers who are both producers and processors. Primary data were obtained from the respondents with the use of structured interview schedule. Data were analysed using frequency, percentage, charts, mean and t-test statistic. The findings revealed that, in rice production; clearing of farm land (90.0%), de-stumping/packing (98.3%), and tilling of land (98.3%) were mainly carried out by men while women were more involved in activities such as planting (52.5%), weeding (50.8%), bird scaring (69.%), harvesting and packing (74.2%). In rice processing; men performed major activities in milling (95.8%), de-stoning (95.0%) and transportation (91.6%) while women were more involved in threshing (84.2%), sun drying (80.9%), and winnowing (87.5%). The result of t- test showed that, there was significant differences in the average quantity of rice (kg) produced by men and women in year 2012 (t=3.930; p≤0.05), 2013 (t=4.748; p≤0.05), 2014 (t=3.570; p≤0.05) and 2016 (t=3.096); p≤0.05) but there was no significant difference between the average rice produced by men and women (t=0.308; p>0.05) in year 2015. Interventions to address the rice production and processing in major energy require activities (like clearing, milling) should be tailored towards men while low energy activities (like planting, harvesting, marketing) interventions should be tailored towards women in order to enhance high productivity and quality processing. Keywords: gender division of labour, rice production, rice processing

scholarly journals Economics of Organic vs Inorganic Rice Production: A Case of Chitwan District of Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 109-121
Author(s):  
Bidya Kiran Sapkota ◽  
Ananta Prakash Subedi ◽  
Kalyani Mishra Tripathi ◽  
Shiva Chandra Dhakal
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Household Head ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Rice Farming ◽  
Organic Rice

xiii Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is the major staple food crop of Nepal. A research was conducted in December, 2019 to examine the economic viability of organic rice farming and factors affecting its adoption. Fulbari area of Chitwan district of Nepal was purposively selected for this study on consultation with Agriculture Knowledge Centre, Chitwan and review of past works which showed good practice of organic rice farming. A total of 100 farm households, 50 organic and 50 inorganic were selected using simple random sampling. Primary data were collected through a pre-tested semi-structured interview schedule, while secondary data were collected from related publications. The probit regression analysis showed that the six variables were statistically significant for the decision to adopt organic rice farming, they are: number of schooling years of the household head (p= 0.014), annual household income from agriculture (p= 0.012), membership of any agricultural organization (p= 0.000), subsidy in other inputs in addition to seed and fertilizers (p= 0.000), area of rice cultivated land (p= 0.007) and awareness on climate change (0.086). The benefit cost ratio of organic rice production (2.2) was higher as compared to inorganic (1.9) which showed that the profitability in organic rice production was higher than in inorganic. Furthermore, indexing identified- lengthy certification process (0.85) as the first major hindrance in adoption of organic rice farming followed by lack of proper organic market (0.68), high cost of organic seed and fertilizer (0.56), lack of knowledge and trainings on organic farming (0.48) and lack of government support such as grants and premium price (0.44) as the second, third, fourth and fifth hindrances respectively. The government should promote organic rice farming, prioritizing the small scale and marginal farmers by giving subsidies and premium, facilitating in certification and marketing, and providing knowledge about climate change.

Construction of citizenship in hospitalized children, Peru

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Fernando Ledesma Perez ◽  
Maria Caycho Avalos ◽  
Juana Cruz Montero ◽  
Andrea Ayala Sandoval
Keyword(s):  
Structured Interview ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Fundamental Rights ◽  
Hospitalized Children ◽  
Health Institute ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Communication Interaction ◽  
The Individual

Citizenship is the exercise of the fundamental rights of people in spaces of participation, opinion and commitments, which can not be violated by any health condition in which the individual is. This research aims to interpret the process of construction of citizenship in hospitalized children, was developed through the qualitative approach, ethnomethodological method, synchronous design, with a sample of three students hospitalized in a health institute specializing in childhood, was used Observation technique and a semi-structured interview guide were obtained as results that hospitalized children carry out their citizenship construction in an incipient way, through the communication interaction they make with other people in the environment where they grow up.

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