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 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 DETERMINANTS OF AGRICULTURAL LOAN DECISION MAKING PROCESS FOR RICE (ORYZA SATIVA) FARMERS IN ABUJA, NIGERIA. APPLICATIONS OF HECKMAN TWO-STAGE MODEL AND FACTOR ANALYSIS

2021 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Olugbenga Omotayo Alabi ◽  
Ayoola Olugbenga Oladele ◽  
Mohammed Bello Usman
Keyword(s):  
Rice Production ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Stage Model ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Two Stage ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

This study focuses on determinants of the agricultural loan decision-making process of rice (Oryza sativa) farmers in Abuja, Nigeria, using the Heckman two-stage model and factor analysis. This study was designed specifically to achieve the following objectives: determine the socio-economic profiles or characteristics of rice farmers, analyze the costs and returns of rice production, evaluate factors influencing rice farmers’ decision to obtain an agricultural loan, evaluate socio-economic factors influencing the amount of the agricultural loan, and determine the constraints or problems facing rice farmers. A multi-stage sampling design was employed. A total sample of one hundred (100) rice farmers was included, and primary data were utilized. Data were obtained through the use of a well-structured and well-designed questionnaire. Statistical and econometric tools used in analyzing data included descriptive statistics, gross margin analysis, financial analysis, the Heckman two-stage model, and principal component analysis. The results show that 63% of rice farmers were between the age of 31–50 years. The mean age was 41.90 years. About 65% of rice farmers were male, and 54% of them were married. Also, 93% of rice farmers had formal education and were literate. The household sizes were large, with an average of six persons per household. An average of 71,550 nairas was the loan amount granted to rice farmers by financial institutions. The average farm size amounted to 1.49 hectares. Factors influencing the decision of rice farmers to obtain agricultural loan included age (P < 0.01), marital status (P < 0.05), household size (P < 0.10), educational level (P < 0.05), farm size (P < 0.05), farm and non-farm income (P < 0.10), farm experience (P < 0.05), collateral property (P < 0.05), extension services (P < 0.10), and awareness of loan or credit facilities (P < 0.05). Rice production was profitable with a net farm income of 744,300 nairas. The gross margin ratio of 0.95 means that 95 kobos covered profits, taxes, expenses, interest, and depreciation for every naira invested in rice production activities. Socio-economic factors statistically and significantly influencing the amount of agricultural loan obtained by rice farmers included (P < 0.05) sex (P < 0.01), household size (P < 0.05) and educational level (P < 0.01). The constraints facing rice farmers in obtaining the agricultural loan and production activities included lack of collateral property, lack of fertilizer input, poor-quality feeder roads, lack of credit facilities, inadequate labor input, and complicated and costly administrative procedures to obtain a loan. It is recommended that agricultural loans be made available to rice farmers in sufficient amounts and at low-interest rates. Also, farm inputs, fertilizer inputs, improved seeds, and chemicals should be made available to rice farmers

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.

Problem faced by rice farmers in the adoption of rice production practices in Sahibganj district of Jharkhand

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (01) ◽  
pp. 54-56
Author(s):  
Maya Kumari
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Rice Farming ◽  
New Production ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
Extension System ◽  
Main Crop ◽  
Production Practices ◽  
Perceived Constraints

The study was conducted in Sahibganj district of Jharkhand. There are 9 blocks in Sahibganj district. Five blocks are selected for study, namely Sahibganj, Rajmahal, Barharwa, Taljhari and Udhwa. All these block cultivated paddy as a main crop. Using simple random sampling technique, twenty five farmers were selected from each of the five selected villages from each block, making total 125 respondents for the study. The study has clearly brought out that the major constraints perceived by farmers were technical constraints related to non availability of inputs at time, financial constraints related to high cost of inputs, and extension constraints related to lack of training on new production technology of paddy. In order to improve rice production and overcome the perceived constraints, rice growers suggested the construction and regular maintenance of adequate rice farming infrastructure, particularly those related to irrigation and drainage, improvement of extension system through training, demonstration, information through different channels), availability of inputs at reasonable price and the provision of crop insurance.

scholarly journals Rice production in Chitwan district of Nepal: An analysis from economic and environmental perspectives

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-61
Author(s):  
Bidya Kiran Sapkota ◽  
Ananta Prakash Subedi ◽  
Kalyani Mishra Tripathi ◽  
Shiva Chandra Dhakal ◽  
Jiban Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Oryza Sativa L ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Household Head ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Farming Practices ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
Chi Square Test

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is the major staple food in the Nepalese context. Chitwan district of Nepal was purposively selected to analyze the rice production from the socio-economic and environmental perspective. A total of 100 rice growing farmers, 50 organic and 50 inorganic were selected as the sample for the purpose of the study using the simple random method of sampling. Primary data were collected through a pre-tested semi-structure interview schedule and key informant interviews; secondary data were collected reviewing related publications. Descriptive statistics, multiple regression and chi-square test were used for data analysis. The multiple regression revealed that the four explanatory variables included in the model: age of the household head, primary occupation of the household head, number of family members involved in agriculture and subsidy in inputs for rice farming were found to have positive and statistically significant effect on rice yield (P<0.01). Moreover, chi-square test revealed that the farming practices that contributes to climate change mitigation such as: minimum tillage practice (P<0.05), crop diversification (P<0.01), green manuring (P<0.01), agro forestry practice (P<0.05), incorporating crop residues (P<0.1), weed management practice (P<0.01) and pest management practice (P<0.01)were found to be well adopted by the organic rice farmers, in contrast, the farming practices of inorganic rice farmers were statistically and significantly different in this respect. Government should make such policy that could grave the attention of the Nepalese people towards organic agriculture; moreover, encouraging them to make it their primary occupation.

scholarly journals Analysis of The Cost and Economic Returns in Rice Production in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 205-214
Author(s):  
Ogechi Cordelia Nwahia
Keyword(s):  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Frequency Standard ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Rice Farming ◽  
Economic Returns ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
Us Dollar ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Cost

Low profit from most staple food production in Nigeria, have continued to discourage the teaming unemployed Nigerian youth from taking up farming as a business. Therefore, this study analyzes the cost and economic returns in Ebonyi State rice production. This study made used of simple random sampling techniques to select 242 rice farmers. The study employed the use of structured questionnaire in its primary data collection. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (Percentages, Frequency, Standard deviation and Mean), Net Rice Farming Income (NRFI) and Returns/US Dollar Invested (RUSDI). The result from the analysis reveals that rice production is profitable in Ebonyi state. The Net Rice Farming Income (NRFI) obtained by the farmers in Ebonyi state were $900.10 US Dollar per hectare while the return on investment obtained by them were $2.90 US Dollar per hectare. Therefore, unemployed youth in Nigeria should be encourage through provision of rice farming grant or loan by the government. In addition, adequate training on improve technology should be conducted by the government agency for the rice farmers.

scholarly journals ANALISIS PENDAPATAN DAN KELAYAKAN USAHATANI PADI DI KECAMATAN PITU RIAWA KABUPATEN SIDRAP

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 193
Author(s):  
Muhammad Imam Ma'ruf ◽  
Citra Ayni Kamaruddin ◽  
Arief Muharief
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Rice Farming ◽  
Pests And Diseases ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
South Sulawesi ◽  
Food Needs ◽  
Rice Farmer ◽  
Break Even Point ◽  
National Food Security

Food needs will continue to increase due to year by year, Indonesia's population continues to increase, while the amount of food production cannot compensate for the increase in population. To guarantee national food security, the Indonesian government continues to strive to procure sufficient amounts of rice, including the use of high-yielding seeds, balanced and efficient use of fertilizers, control of pests and diseases, etc. These efforts are only focused on achieving targeted rice production but have not paid attention to the level of income obtained by farmers when cultivating rice compared to cultivating other agricultural commodities. The research was aimed to: (1) determine the income level of a rice farmer, especially in Sidrap District, which is a rice barn area in South Sulawesi Province; and (2) to determine the feasibility of rice farming in the area. One indicator of the feasibility of rice farming can be known based on the value of R / C ratio as well as Break Even Point (BEP) production and Break Even Point (BEP) prices. This study found that the level of income obtained by rice farmers in Pitu Riawa Subdistrict, Sidrap District was Rp. 13,624,672 / ha and was feasible to be cultivated with R / C ratio> 4.24; BEP production of 358 kg; BEP price of IDR 1,152 / kg.

scholarly journals Understanding the Dynamic of Rice Farming Systems in Southern Mozambique to Improve Production and Benefits to Smallholders

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1018
Author(s):  
Fátima Ismael ◽  
Aires A. Mbanze ◽  
Alexis Ndayiragije ◽  
David Fangueiro
Keyword(s):  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Multinomial Logit Model ◽  
Farming System ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Rice Farming ◽  
Subsistence Farming ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
Crop Types ◽  
Mixed Crops

Rice farming systems (RFSs) in southern Mozambique are very heterogeneous and diversified, which has implications for smallholders’ adoption of each RFS, as well as on rice production and productivity in the region. In this regard, it is important to understand: (i) which RFS typologies can be leveraged to improve rice production and productivity; (ii) the drivers for smallholder farmers’ decisions to adopt an RFS; and (iii) which policies/incentives could enhance existing RFSs. The present study was based on surveys of 341 smallholder rice farmers in the Chókwè Irrigation Scheme (CIS), southern Mozambique. Data on the productivity of rice, size of the herd, and total other crop types were used to frame the RFS typologies. A multinomial logit model (MLM) and multiple linear regression (MLR) were applied to determine the driver for each RFS, and predict the constraints for production and yield. Based on cluster analysis, four typologies of RFSs were identified: the subsistence farming system (FS), specialised rice FS, mixed crops FS, and rice–livestock FS. Farms with longer experience reported applying more fertiliser and seedlings per unit hectare. The availability of labour increased the likelihood of adopting the mixed crops FS and rice–livestock FS. Older households were more likely to adopt the subsistence FS, and live closer to the farming fields. Yield of rice was positively associated with inputs such as fertilisers, pesticides, and seedlings, as well as years of experience of the household. Our results suggest that smallholder farmers need more assistance and technical support to identify and adopt more productive and less costly RFSs in this region.

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.  

scholarly journals Profitability of rice production in different production systems in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 237-246
Author(s):  
Nneka Chidiebere-Mark ◽  
Donatus Ohajianya ◽  
Polycarp Obasi ◽  
Steve Onyeagocha
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Upland Rice ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Cooperative Groups ◽  
Rice Farming ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
Poor Access ◽  
Farming Households

AbstractProfitability of rice production in different production systems in Ebonyi State, Nigeria was evaluated. Rice is critical for food security in Nigeria, hence, farmers need to make appropriate choices of rice production systems to optimize production and ensure an adequate domestic supply. This study used 2015 survey data from rice farming households. Rice farmers in swamp, lowland and upland rice production systems showed variability in profit. Swamp production systems had the highest return per hectare (29.37%) followed by lowland production systems (20.10%) and upland production systems (13.03%). Poor access to production credit and climate change were constraints to rice production in the area. Rice production using the swamp production system is profitable and would ensure increased production and higher returns to the farmers. It is recommended that farmers should form cooperative groups to enable them to pool resources together to boost their production.

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