scholarly journals Land Fragmentation and Crop Production in Gwer-West Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Land Fragmentation

scholarly journals Characterization and Classification of Soils Of Obukiyo, Oju Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 27-34
Author(s):  
Ogbu J. ◽  
Idoga S. ◽  
Abagyeh S.O ◽  
Ugese F.D ◽  
Usman J.
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Grid Method ◽  
Surface Characteristics ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Soil Survey ◽  
Texture Surface ◽  
Depth To Water Table ◽  
Soil Units ◽  
High Base

Soils of Obukiyo, Oju Local Government Area of Benue State were studied using the grid method of soil survey with a view to characterize, classify and evaluate their potentials for sustainable crop production. Four soil units were identified on the field based on soil colour, texture, surface characteristics, topography and depth to water table. Two pits were sunk in each soil unit, described and sampled for laboratory analysis. The soils were moderately deep to very deep ranging in depth from 160cm – 190cm. They were well drained to poorly drained and strongly acid to moderately alkaline in reaction (pH 4.1 – 7.8) with high base saturation. Based on these characteristics, the soils were classified as Arenic Paleustalfs/Aeric Lixisols (unit 1), Aeric Endoaqualfs/EndogleyicGleysols (Unit II), Ustic Epiaquerts/EpiclayicVertisols (Units III and IV)

scholarly journals FARM SIZE AND PRODUCTIVITY OF FOOD CROP FARMERS IN ABEOKUTA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 114
Author(s):  
Ezekiel Olaoluwa Akerele ◽  
Damilola Tobi Babayanju ◽  
Olumayowa Oyebanjo
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Land Acquisition ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Food Crop ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Farming Households

This study examined farm size and productivity of food crop farmers in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. The study was based on primary data obtained through the use of structured questionnaires. The survey involved a cross section random selection of 112 farming households from the study area. Data were obtained on the socio – economic characteristic of the farming members of the households, mode of land acquisition, parcels of land available for cultivation, total parcels of land cultivated, resources used, cost and outputs of food crops on parcels of land cultivated. The data was analyzed by both descriptive statistics and stochastic frontier model with the level of land fragmentation measured by Simpson index as well as the number of parcel cultivated. It was found that significant evidence exists to show that most farms cultivated in the study area are relatively fragmented which was caused by inheritance mode of land acquisition and this have effect on food crop production. The farm sizes cultivated by farming households have significance effect on output. Hired labour and cost of intermediate materials used have significant effect on the production efficiency of farmers. The finding revealed that most farming households in the study area were found operating relatively on scattered farm land. On the basis of the above findings, it was recommended that Farmers' accessibility to loans should be addressed by government and to establish farm estate, pattern of land holding and also acquisition of more farmland should be addressed for high production efficiency.

scholarly journals Soil survey and land capability evaluation for sustainable crop production in Abocho, Dekina local government area of Kogi state

2021 ◽  
pp. 16-24
Author(s):  
Adesemuyi E. A. ◽  
Ichigboja David ◽  
Chukwu G. O. ◽  
Olayinka Ojetade
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Sandy Loam ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Soil Survey ◽  
Loamy Sand ◽  
Soil Reaction ◽  
Soil Taxonomy ◽  
Land Capability ◽  
Sustainable Crop Production

A survey of soils of Abocho, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, was conducted to characterize, classify and assess the potentials of the soils for sustainable crop production. The area was reconnoitered and three representative profile pits were dug and described according to international procedures and standard methods. Soil samples were analyzed for their physical and chemical properties and the land was assessed for its capability to produce commonly cultivated crops. Results revealed well-drained and deep soils. Texture showed loamy sand overlying sandy loam except few portions with loamy sand throughout the profile depth. Soils were very strongly - strongly acid (4.5-5.5) with very low (subsurface) to moderate (surface) organic carbon (5.25-14.21gkg-1). Available phosphorous was moderate (8.93-16.42 mgkg-1). There were generally low exchangeable bases and cations exchange capacity (CEC) values ranging from 2.67 to 6.05 cmolkg1. Typic Psammustepts and Typic Kandiustalfs were identified, based on the USDA soil Taxonomy and were correlated as Fluvisols and Lixisols respectively in World Reference Base. Land capability classification rated 67 % of the land area moderate (III) for arable crop production and 33 % for non-arable (V) with soil reaction and high sand fraction as constraints. Since the soils were low in fertility and highly acidic, the judicious use of lime and full complements of organic manure and fertilizers are recommended.

scholarly journals Impacts of Boko Haram Insurgency on Agricultural Activities in Gujba Local Government Area, Yobe State, Nigeria.

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 20268-20282 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Babagana ◽  
M. Ismail ◽  
B. G. Mohammed ◽  
M. A. Dilala ◽  
Hussaini I ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Agricultural Activities ◽  
Boko Haram ◽  
The People ◽  
Displaced People ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The study was conducted between the months of November-December 2018 to assess the impacts of Boko Haram insurgency on agricultural activities in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe state, Nigeria. Six towns namely Buni Yadi, Gujba, Goniri, Katarko, Mutai and Wagir formed the study locations. These towns were the major agricultural strongholds of the Local Government. The study considered impacts of the insurgency on farming after the return of residents to these towns after almost two years of exile in other places as a result of displacement by the militants’ activities (2016-2018). Descriptive Survey design involving mixed methods was used in which a total of 394 respondents participated. Closed-ended questionnaire and Structured Interview methods were the instruments of data collection. Results on the respondents’ demographic characteristics indicated that the majority of the people were married young men within the age group of 26-35 years. Bulk of them was crop farmers (40.1%) and those engaged in handy works such as carpentry and trading (31.2%). More than 50% of the respondents did not possess any formal western education. Results also indicated that, at first (2012-2016) Boko Haram insurgency had really had a toll on all normal human activities in the area including farming to the extent that crop and animal production virtually came to a standstill and many farmers went into exile for a period of two years (2014-2016). But with the restoration of relative peace in 2016 as a result of which many of the displaced people returned to these towns, agricultural activities especially crop production gradually picked up which led to a good bumper harvest in 2018. However, many returnees still depend on food aids being distributed by a number of Non-Governmental Organisations. Besides, crop trading has been found to have improved greatly. Unfortunately, impacts of the insurgency on livestock production are still felt across the Local Government Area as many livestock farmers have completely relocated to other places considered safer to graze their animals which led to a significant decrease in the number of animals especially cattle in these areas. Thus, it was concluded that, with decisive developmental projects and concrete insurgency combatting efforts, all agricultural activities can be fully revived in these areas and the recent threat to food security can be addressed. It was further recommended that governments at all level should be more proactive in combatting insurgency in these areas and beyond and provide the basic infrastructural requirements required by the people in order to encourage them to go back to farm so that agricultural activities can get back to track as usual.

scholarly journals Quality Assessment and Suitability Evaluation of Soils under Tuber-based Cropping System in Katsina Ala Local Government Area, Benue State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (8) ◽  
pp. 1341-1350
Author(s):  
O.D. Adeyolanu ◽  
G.A. Oluwatosin ◽  
A.O. Denton ◽  
A.O. Adelana ◽  
K.S. Are ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Soil Quality ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Crop Yields ◽  
Cropping Systems ◽  
Soil Management ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Soil Quality Index ◽  
Suitability Evaluation

Crop yields together with economic and social benefits of farming depend in part on land management and soil quality. Soil management and  cropping systems have long-term effects on agronomic and environmental functions. This study aimed at assessing soils under yam-based  cropping systems for quality and suitability so as to enhance sustainable production. The study was carried out in Katsina Ala local government area of Benue state where yam is a major crop. Sixteen modal profile were dug, described for characterization and suitability evaluation. Ten cluster locations were selected and twenty soil samples randomly collected within each cluster. The soils were subjected to laboratory analyses and results subjected descriptive statistics. Suitability of the soils for yam, citrus and groundnut were evaluated using parametric approach and soil quality of the area was assessed using Relative Soil Quality Indices (RSQI). The soils encountered are sandy to silty in nature with some having plinthite at depth. The soils, classified as Alfisol, Entisol and Inceptisol are moderately (S2) to highly suitable S1) for the three crops and have moderate to high quality for crop production with percentage soil quality index ranging from 60. 37 to 74.31 %. Soils of the study site are of good quality and are suitable for production of yam, citrus and groundnut. However, because yam is a great feeder and tropical soils are fragile making them prone todegradation, there is need for maintenance of soil fertility through organic matter management for sustainable use. Keywords: soil quality, suitability, yam, cropping systems, soil management

scholarly journals Assessment of Extension Delivery Methods to Farmers in Apa Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 29-37
Author(s):  
P. G. Kughur ◽  
A. A. Aveuya ◽  
Y. Kuza
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Delivery Methods ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Informal Information

Information plays a very important role in agriculture in particular and life in general. Agriculture has become information-intensive; information is required for livestock and crop production. It empowers farmers to respond to market incentives, risks, and competition. Farmers access information from a variety of sources. These sources can be divided into formal and informal information networks. The study assessed extension delivery methods to farmers in Apa Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. Stratified, purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used in selecting 125 respondents through survey. Primary data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that males were 74.2%, the respondents 49% were between 26 and 35 years, 61.7% were married, 52% had farm size of 6 hectares and above. About 34% earned an estimated annual income of between ₦100,000.0 and ₦500,000.0, 83.3% acquired land through inheritance and 47.5% obtained information from extension services using radio. About 50% of identified characteristics of the effectiveness of extension delivery methods used were helped solve problems and 86% of constraints to the effectiveness of extension delivery methods used were poor infrastructure. It is recommended that government and non-governmental organizations should provide infrastructure, organize adult education for farmers and organize training to update knowledge of extension workers.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Risk Management Strategies among Arable Crop Farmers in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
O. B. Ibeagwa ◽  
N. C. Ehirim ◽  
G. N. Ben-Chendo ◽  
I. I. Ukoha ◽  
E. C. Osuji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Household Size ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Imo State ◽  
Arable Crop ◽  
Risk Management Strategies

The increased incidences of farming risks have been a challenge among smallholder farmers in Nigeria. This study set out to assess risk management strategies among arable crop farmers in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. The proportion of risk in arable crop production and the factors that influence risk in arable crop production in the study area were specifically estimated. Primary data used for the study were collected with the aid of well-structured questionnaire from eighty-four farmers in the study area. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The result revealed that majority of the arable crop farmers (52.4%) were females. The average age and household size were 54 years and 5 persons respectively. Educational level, age, farming experience, farm size, household size and farm income were the factors influencing the estimated output of the farmers due to the prevalence of risk in arable crop production. The study recommended the continuous education of arable crop farmers in the area so as to increase their capacity to deal with risk on their farms.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document