Abstract The research evaluated the effects of using whole tubers versus minisetts of various sizes to produce seed yams in four different locations namely, Ila-Orangun, Ilesa, Ilorin and Omu Aran in Nigeria. Three different sizes of whole and minisetts tuber (50 g, 100 g and 150 g) were used to determine how rainfall variability affect […]
FARMERS’ PERCEIVED EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON POULTRY PRODUCTION IN OSUN STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract This study examined farmers’ perceived effects of climate change on poultry production in Osun State, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select one hundred and fifty poultry farmers as sample for this study. Data were collected with the aid of structured interview schedule. Frequencies means and percentages, and ranking were used to analyze […]
SOCIO-ECOLOGICAL FACTORS AFFECTING PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFITABILITY OF LEAFY VEGETABLES AMONG FARMERS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract This study evaluated factors affecting productivity and profitability of leafy vegetable production in Anambra State, Nigeria. Primary data were collected from 150 respondents selected through multistage sampling procedure. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Ordinary Least Square (OLS) regression model. Results show that sex, farm size, quantity of fertilizer and farming experience positively […]
ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPORTANCE OF JATROPHA AMONG RURAL FARMERS IN SOME SELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract This paper analyzes the importance of planting jatropha in some selected Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The sample survey data were collected from 105 small scale farmers purposively selected. Data were collected using a well-structured questionnaire and were analysed with frequencies, percentages, mean and charts. The result of the study revealed that, majority […]
UTILIZATION OF SUSTAINABLE LAND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONG ARABLE CROP FARMERS IN IREWOLE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract This study assessed the use of sustainable land management practices (SLMP) among arable crop farmers in the study area. Using three stage sampling technique, 120 arable crop farmers were selected as study sample. Interview schedule was utilized to elicit relevant information and data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results show that most […]