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Journal Articles2024-03-26T01:59:10ZDrought Trend Analysis in Kano Using Standardized Precipitation Index
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Title: Drought Trend Analysis in Kano Using Standardized Precipitation Index
Authors: Dr. ANUGWO, STANLEY CHUKWUDI
Abstract: The trend analysis was carried out using non-parametric Mann-Kendall trend test for Kano using a long term 100 years rainfall data. In other to assess the short term, seasonal, annual and long term droughts, the study employed the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) to 3, 6, 9, 12 and 24 month time scales using the rainfall time series data. The SPI values computed for all the time scales revealed a non significant increasing trend for the entire study period (1911-2010), while period 1911-1995 revealed a significant decreasing trend especially in August, September and October. For comparison between different time periods, the 100 years series was sub-divided into 30 years overlapping time period. Period 1951-1980 and 1961-1990 revealed the highest number of statistically significant downward trend. The Z values from Mann-Kendall test ranges from 4.05 to -2.86, which shows how erratic the rainfall could be in Kano. All the analyzed months for periods 1911-1940, 1971-2000, 1981-2010 and 1941-1970 (except May in 1941-1970) showed a general increasing trend for all the time scales. However, periods 1971-2000 and 1981-2010 showed a significant increasing trend which implies that rainfall over the station is at the increase. The value of the slope ranges between -0.053 and 0.118 for all the time scales. High slope values were more prevalent in the higher time scales2016-09-01T00:00:00ZDETERMINANTS OF FARM ENTERPRISE CHOICE AMONG FADAMA USERS IN FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA, NIGERIA
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Title: DETERMINANTS OF FARM ENTERPRISE CHOICE AMONG FADAMA USERS IN FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA, NIGERIA
Authors: Dr. ANUGWO, STANLEY CHUKWUDI
Abstract: This study examined the determinants of farm enterprise choice among fadama users in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja,
Nigeria. Cross sectional data were obtained from 387 fadama users with the aid of structured close-ended questionnaire. Data
collected were analyzed using frequency, percentages, means and multinomial logit model. The study found that about 39% of
the fadama users are into crop production and about 27% are into agro-processing, 23% preferred livestock farming while
only 11% of the fadama users are in fish farming. The result of the multinomial logit model likelihood ratio statistics as
indicated by χ2 statistics was highly significant (p<0.0000). The explanatory power of the factors as reflected by Pseudo R2
was high (0.66), responsible for about 66% of the variations in fadama users’ choice of farm enterprise. Gender, education,
labour, land ownership status, credits access and off-farm job significantly influence farm enterprise choice at p<0.01 and
0.05 level of probability. Lack of storage facilities (3.67), poor access to and control of land for agricultural production
(3.65), inaccessibility of farmers to agrochemicals and fertilizers (3.61), price fluctuation of products (3.58) and inadequate
farm labour (3.53) are part of the major challenges facing the farmers. Hence, the education and training of fadama users
should be emphasised for sustainable livelihood and government should increase institutional supports through provisions of
storage facilities, agrochemicals and fertilizers, stabilization of agricultural commodity price and provision of irrigation and
drainage equipment at subsidized rates.2017-06-01T00:00:00ZGender Differentials in Rural Households’ Food Securitycoping Strategiesin South-WesternNigeria
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Title: Gender Differentials in Rural Households’ Food Securitycoping Strategiesin South-WesternNigeria
Authors: FALOWO OLAJUMOKE
Abstract: The study was carried out to investigate gender differences in rural households’ food security coping strategies in South-Western Nigeria. A multi stage sampling technique was used in selecting 252 respondents utilized for the study. A well-structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from them. The result shows that the females were older than the male with a mean age of 50 and 45 years respectively. Most of the male respondents were married as against the females. There were more divorced/separated, widowed and cohabiting women than men. The male respondents have larger household sizes than the females. Although a higher proportion of both genders were literate, the literacy level of the male gender was higher than that of the females. While most of the respondents were farmers, the study shows heterogeneity of occupation which contradicts the assumptions of the rural people as a homogeneous group. The male households were more food secure than the female households. Though the consumption of less expensive food was ranked first among both genders, there are wide variations in the food security coping strategies utilized. Some top coping strategies utilized by the male gender includes rationing money had to buy prepared food and migration to cities and towns while those of the female gender include occupation diversification/ multiple jobs, purchase of food on credit and the sale of assets such as land and jewelries. The female genders were more hit by food insecurity than their male counterparts. The study recommends the recognition of heterogeneous marital status of the female gender and occupational diversity in food security interventions. It is germane to intensify education of rural dwellers on family planning. Strategic policies on food security in Nigeria should be based on gender. Key words:Adoption, Coping strategies, Distinction, Food security, Gender
Description: Gender Differentials in Rural Households2014-12-01T00:00:00ZPatterns and Drivers of Mobile Telephony for Sustainable Livelihood among Farming Households in Kwara State, Nigeria
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Title: Patterns and Drivers of Mobile Telephony for Sustainable Livelihood among Farming Households in Kwara State, Nigeria
Authors: Animashaun, Jubril Olayinka; Fakayode, Segun Bamidele; idris, Kazeem Adebayo; adedokun, Khairat F
Abstract: Recently, it is acknowledged that mobile phones provide multiple functionalities and
diverse applications that affect all forms of capital accumulation, necessary for
sustainable livelihood. However, there is no empirical result regarding the impact of
mobile phones on asset accumulation in Nigeria. This study examined the socio-economic
determinants of mobile phone use and intensity of use for sustainable capital formation in
farming households in Kwara state, Nigeria. Accordingly, 120 rural farming households
were randomly sampled and count data on the number of calls made with respect to
livelihood capitals generated. Binary logistic regression and zero-inflated negative
binomial regression models were used in analyzing the data. The study revealed that 73%
of the respondents have access to mobile phone use. The study identifies major uses of
mobile phone for sustainable livelihood enhancement activities. Significant determinants
of mobile phone use are; possession of formal education, household size, age, marital
status, annual farm income, diversity of crop cultivated and the number of family
members living outside the community (p<0.05). This study highlights the relevance of
mobile phones for sustainable development and recommends the need for increased
investment in facilitating access to mobile phone use across rural communities in Nigeria.
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Title: AN ECONOMIC SURVEY OF COWPEA (Vigna unguiculata) STORAGE
Authors: fakayode, SEGUN BAMIDELE; OMOTESHO, ABAYOMI OLUBUNMI; ADEBAYO, ZAINAB
Abstract: Grain cereals are the food security staples of the poor masses around the globe.
However, a significant proportion of these crops, especially cowpea are lost
during storage. This is more so the case in Africa where postharvest losses due
to the absence of efficient storage for cowpea is alarming: between 30-70
percent. This study, therefore, examined the adoption of improved cowpea
storage practices/facilities by cowpea farmers and traders in Nigeria, using
Kwara State as case study. The study specifically investigated factors affecting
cowpea storage practices. For the study, 180 households involved in cowpea
storage activities were selected across the study area and interviewed. Data
analysis tools were the descriptive statistics and logistic regression tools. The
descriptive statistics was employed to analyse the socio-economics and cowpea
storage practices of respondents, while the logistic regression tool was used to
identify factors affecting respondents’ likelihood to adopt popular improved
cowpea storage technique ‘crib’ in the study area. The study results indicate that
most of the respondents have not had any form of formal education. The
common storage agro-chemicals used by the respondents were actellic liquid,
actellic dust, and phostoxin. Crop storage practices identified in the study area
were the traditional ones, involving the use of old drums, jute bags, earthen pots,
gourds and rhumbus. The improved/modern storage practices identified
comprised the use of cribs and a handful patronage of public silos. Logistic
regression results showed that the perception of respondents about storage pest
as threats to their crops, their household size, and credit availability variables are
significant at 5 percent level, implying that these variables determine
respondents’ likelihood to adopt the crib storage technique for their cowpea.
However, the type of education whether formal or informal acquired by the
respondents’ variable is insignificant and therefore, does not determine
respondents’ likelihood to adopt the crib storage technique for their crops.
Factor identified as constraints to efficient storage practices were inadequate
credit facilities, high costs of and poor access to improved storage facilities. The
study, therefore, concludes that there is an urgent need for the provision of credit
facilities to cowpea farmers and grain traders alike, subsidy on improved storage
facilities and ease of access to the improved storage facilities
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Title: CURTAILING FERTILIZER SCARCITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE; AN APPRAISAL OF
Authors: fakayode, segun bamidele; omotesho, abayomi; tariya, yusuf
Abstract: Global trends nowadays towards long term sustainable crop production is hinged on either
supplementing the use of chemical fertilizers with organic materials or a complete use of organic
materials. This is more so since substituting chemical fertilizers with organic materials reduces
the risks of exposure to ailments that arise on account of synthetic compounds and increases
farmers’ gains via reduced soil erosion and carbon emissions and increased bio-diversity. The
current study investigated organic materials use in Nigeria’s agriculture. Specifically, the study
examined availability and use of chemical fertilizers and organic materials substitutes and
investigated factors affecting the use of organic materials in the Nigerian food sector. The study
data were drawn from a survey of sixty-one farm households that used organic materials as
major nutrients inputs or as supplement with chemical fertilizers for their cropping activities. The
study area is Shira in Nigeria. Farmers in this area usually incorporate the use of organic
materials in their agriculture. The descriptive statistics and regression analyses were used to
analyse the study data. Results indicate that farmers in the study area source their chemical
fertilizer inputs from the open market at an exorbitant price of N2000 (US dollar $13.8) per bag
on average thereby using very low rates of chemical fertilizers. Organic materials used by
farmers were sourced from cattle, goats, sheep and poultry droppings. The quantity of organic
material used was 12,513.0 kg per hectare at a cost of N15,015.6 (US dollar $103.5). Major
constraints in the use of organic materials by farmers include poor transport facilities and
cutworm infestations of the organic materials. Factors revealed to influence the quantity of
organic materials used by farmers were the cost of organic materials and the quantity of
chemical fertilizers used by the farmers. The study therefore calls for stake-holders involvement
in the establishment of blending plants for the production of organic materials, burning of
organic materials before usage, and the need to enhance researches aimed at establishing
optimal materialmixtures and application rates for organic materials used in the Nigerian
farming systems.
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Title: Information Needs of Urban Poultry Producers in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria
Authors: Abiola, M.O; Edeoghon, C.O.
Abstract: This is an investigative study of the information needs of urban poultry producers in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State. The Specific Objectives were to describe the socio-economic characteristics of urban poultry farmers in Owerri North Local Government Area, to assess the information needs of urban poultry farmers, to determine the perceived usefulness of the various government incentives/policies that are embarked upon to boost and encourage agricultural production, to determine the production benefits of urban poultry farmers in the study area, to identify the sources of information of urban poultry farmers in the study area and to identify the constraints of urban poultry farmers in the study area. Data were collected using primary and secondary sources. Four communities were purposively selected with twenty-five (25) farmers randomly selected through the snow-balling method from each community making a total of 100 respondents. Descriptive and Inferential statistics (Pearson’s correlation coefficient) were used to analyze data collected. Findings indicates that majority (60.0%) of the farmers were between 35-54 years, 92.0% were married, majority (87.0%) had secondary education and above , while all of the poultry farmers were producing on a small scale. Further findings indicated that major sources of information to farmers were from fellow farmers ( = 2.72) and Extension agents ( =2.69). Findings also showed that poultry farmers needed information on the quality/type of feed ( = 3.31), agricultural credit ( = 3.22) etc. Also, 98% of the poultry farmers were aware of various government policies while LAPO ( = 2.33) and ADP ( = 2.26) were perceived useful by poultry farmers. Result from the hypothesis carried out showed that there is a significant relationship between farmer’s educational level (r = 0.370; p2014-05-20T00:00:00ZEfficiency of Melon Production in Oredo and Egor Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria
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Title: Efficiency of Melon Production in Oredo and Egor Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria
Authors: Abiola, M.O; Daniel, I
Abstract: Abstract – Melon production occupies a very important
position in vegetable crop production in terms of number of
farmers that engaged in its cultivation and its economic value
This study examined the efficiency of melon production in
Oredo and Egor Local Government Areas of Edo State,
Nigeria. It sought to ascertain the socio-economic
characteristic of the melon farmers, determined cost and
returns and estimation of technical efficiency of melon
producers. Data were collected using questionnaire and
interview schedule from 120 farmers in the study areas. Data
were analyzed using stochastic frontier model of regression,
budgetary techniques and descriptive statistics. The results of
the study showed the socio economic profile of melon
producers in the study area. The cost and return analysis for
melon farmers indicated that an average net return of N16,
254.98 was realized per hectare in one planting season. None
of the farmers was technically efficient but the most efficient
farmer had efficiency estimate of 0.9. Farmers who got
efficiency estimates that were below average can increase
their output up 40% by adopting the farm practice of the
most efficient. Fertilizer, pesticide, labour use, weeding rate
and harvesting rate had increasing effect on output while
years of experience had a reducing effect on inefficiency.2014-03-20T00:00:00ZPeri-Urban and Urban Farmers’ Perceptions of Mini-Livestock Farming in Southwestern Nigeria
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Title: Peri-Urban and Urban Farmers’ Perceptions of Mini-Livestock Farming in Southwestern Nigeria
Authors: Ogunjimi, S.I; Obaniyi, K.S.; Adedeji, I. A.
Abstract: The study focused on perception of peri-urban and urban farmers about mini-livestock farming in South-Western Nigeria. Specifically, the peri-urban farmers’ socio-economic characteristics, level of involvement in rearing mini-livestock, constraint associated with mini-livestock farming and farmers’ perception about mini-livestock farming were examined. One hundred and eighty-two respondents were interviewed through the use of structured interview schedule and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). Data analysis was carried out using frequency counts, percentage, mean, standard deviation and correlation. The results of the study showed that more males were involved in mini-livestock rearing than females, while the mean age of the farmers was 46 years. Majority were literate and information sourced from fellow farmers was the most
common and reliable source of information accessible by the respondents, but there was low extension contact. Problems confronting the respondents include inadequate credit facilities, untimely supply of inputs, improper management skill and low extension contacts. Peri-urban and urban farmers had moderate perception about mini-livestock farming but with low level of involvement in the production. In conclusion, there is need to arouse the interest of farmers through training and re-training in the management practices of these mini-livestock. A little motivation from change agents research institutes and government policy makers could boost production of mini-livestock.2012-01-01T00:00:00ZFACTORS INFLUENCING THE PERCEPTION AND CHOICE OF ADAPTATION MEASURES TO CLIMATE CHANGE AMONG FARMERS IN NIGERIA
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Title: FACTORS INFLUENCING THE PERCEPTION AND CHOICE OF ADAPTATION MEASURES TO CLIMATE CHANGE AMONG FARMERS IN NIGERIA
Authors: Apata, Temidayo
Abstract: There is widespread interest on the impacts of climate change on agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), and on the
most effective investments to assist farmers strengthen factors influencing their choice of adaptation measures. This
study uses the Heckman probit model to analyze the two-step process of adaptation measures to climate change, which
initially assesses a farmer s perception that climate is changing and followed by an examination of the response to this
perception in the form of adaptation. Simp
le purposive random sampling was used to select two states out of six states.
Random sampling was used to select Ondo and Oyo States, while communities that are prone to climate change were
purposively selected. The study administered questionnaire and held Focus Group Discussions to elicit information,
where 350 valid responses were used for further analysis. The dependent variables are adaptations measures adopted by
farmers, where the independent variables are those natural, socio-economic, institutional and physical factors
influencing the choice of these measures. The analysis indicate that 53.4% of the investigated farmers have observed
increasing temperature over the past 10 years whereas 58% have observed that they noticed decreasing rainfall over the
past 10 years. Findings from the FGDs c
onform to secondary data ga
thered. This analysis s
how that 64.57% of farmers
have adopted one or more of the major adaptation options
identified through the research survey. Education of the head
of household, livestock ownership and extension for crop and livestock production, availability of credit and
temperature are factors influencing choice of adaptation.2011-01-01T00:00:00ZAssessment of the Training Needs of Wood Processors in Ondo State: Lesson for Agricultural Extension Administration in Nigeria
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Title: Assessment of the Training Needs of Wood Processors in Ondo State: Lesson for Agricultural Extension Administration in Nigeria
Authors: Adesoji, S.A; Ogunjimi, S.I; Agunloye, Moyinoluwa
Abstract: The study investigated the training needs of wood processors with a view to determining the socio - economic characteristics of the processors, identify areas of training needs, and determine variables that influenced their training needs. Primary data were collected from six Local Government Areas (LGAs) purposively due to availability of saw mill industries. Two communities were randomly selected from each LGA. Ten wood processors were randomly selected from each community. A total of 120 wood processors were interviewed for the study. The results show that the mean age of the processors was 31 years and 45% of them were female while 64% were married with household size of 8 members. About 86% of the processors had formal education up to at least secondary school and 92% belong to Timber Contractor association. The mean years of working experience was 9. Training needs of these processors include, felling of matured trees, transportation of logs during the day time, Hammering, safety measures, environmental protection and profitable sawn among others. Age (b = .353; p < .001), Membership of Timber association (b = .163; p < .05) and experience on the job (b = -.347; p < .003) were found significant to influence the training need of wood processors. In conclusion, there is the need for agricultural extension administrators to continuously organize trainings for wood processors in order to enhance their safety, economic income and protect their environment2013-01-01T00:00:00ZEffects of Global Climate Change on Nigerian Agriculture: An Empirical Analysis
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Title: Effects of Global Climate Change on Nigerian Agriculture: An Empirical Analysis
Authors: Apata, Temidayo
Abstract: This paper presents an empirical analysis of the effects of global warming on Nigerian agriculture and estimation of the determinants of adaptation to climate change. Data used for this study are from both secondary and primary sources. The set of secondary sources of data helped to examine the coverage of the three scenarios (1971-1980; 1981-1990 and 1991-
2000). The primary data set consists of 900
respondents’ but only 850 cases were useful. This study analyzed determinants of farm-level climate adaptation measures using a Multinomial choice and stochastic-simulation model to investigate the
effects of rapid climatic change on grain production and the human population in Nigeria. The model calculates the production, consumption and storage
of grains under different climate scenarios over a 10-year scenery. In most scenarios, either an optimistic baseline annual increase of agricultural output
of 1.85% or a more pessimistic appraisal of 0.75% was used. The rate of natural increase of the human population exclusive of excess hunger-related deaths was set at 1.65% per year. Results indicated that hunger-related deaths could increase if grain productions do not keep pace with population growth in an unfavourable climatic environment. However, Climate change adaptations have significant impact on farm productivity.2011-01-01T00:00:00ZEmpirical Analysis of Interactions of Agricultural Sector and HIV/AIDS Pandemic in Africa
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Title: Empirical Analysis of Interactions of Agricultural Sector and HIV/AIDS Pandemic in Africa
Authors: Apata, Temidayo
Abstract: This study examines long run economic cost of HIV/AIDS on agriculture. Twenty-two African Countries were identified through purposive sampling. The sampling procedure helped to identify 1420 affected households. However, 1300 observations were found suitable for the subsequent analysis. Data were subjected to descriptive statistics and Overlapping Generation (OLG) model. The causes of high prevalence rates are the issue of poverty, fertility, myth and migration among others. Factors responsible for the classification of high HIV/AIDS prevalence rates were the patterns of spread of infectious disease that are closely associated with patterns of human mobility. For lower HIV/AIDS prevalence rate factors were low values of procreation and high values placed on morals. A positive correlation between HIV prevalence and GDP per capita was found. The study found out that there is a curvilinear relationship between the course of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and agricultural/economic growth in terms of human capita development.2013-01-01T00:00:00ZFarmers’ Knowledge Level of Precautionary Measures in Agro-Chemicals Usage on Cocoa Production in Osun and Edo States, Nigeria
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Title: Farmers’ Knowledge Level of Precautionary Measures in Agro-Chemicals Usage on Cocoa Production in Osun and Edo States, Nigeria
Authors: Ogunjimi, S.I
Abstract: Comparative analysis of the precautionary measures and operational habits with the associated health problems among 240 farmers in cacao growing communities of Osun and Edo States, Nigeria was carried out. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. The results showed high risk exposure of cocoa farmers to toxicity and hazards of agrochemicals used on their cocoa farms. The mean knowledge score of precautionary measures in both states was low. More than 50% of the cocoa farmers in the two states were in the habits of eating, drinking and smoking during spraying. About 65% of cocoa farmers in Osun had no extension contact and training on safe handling of chemicals compared to 97.0% of the farmers in Edo state. Majority (60%) of the farmers in the two states claimed that they have health problems with the following symptoms: body itching, cough and difficulty in breathing, which often occurred during and after chemicals usage. It is concluded that cocoa farmers in Osun and Edo States in Nigeria were vulnerable to health hazards associated with the use of chemicals due inadequate knowledge of the precautionary measures and exhibition of culpable operational habits that can be controlled through effective extension education programme.2012-01-01T00:00:00Z