RATE, CAUSES AND IMPACT OF DEFORESTATION IN BORGU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NIGER STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract This study assessed the rate, causes and impacts of deforestation on socio-economic development of selected communities in Borgu local government of Niger state, Nigeria. Data were collected using structured questionnaire from one hundred respondents in five communities in Borgu local government area. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings show that female […]

ADOPTION OF EARLY MATURING MAIZE VARIETIES AMONG FARMERS IN IDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE

Abstract The study assessed the adoption of early maturing maize varieties among farmers in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State. Purposive sampling procedure and simple random sample were used to select the wards and sample size of 99 respondents. A well-structured questionnaire with interview section was used to obtain data from the respondents. Both […]